Salaat..

[ApakalypsE]

Asallaam Alaykum ,
Is it permissable to pray more than what is required ,or since i am still learning should i maintain a strict disciplined regimin of prayer until i beomce more knowledgable.Also can fast even when it is not required ?Any help and advice on these matters would be greatly apreciated.Allah Akbar!All praise is due to Allah!

 

[S.Belle]

yes you can pray more than the obligated prayers
and yes you can fast outside of ramadan


Types of Prayers
http://www.themeaningofislam.org/five_pillars/salah/types_of_prayers.html

article about optional prayers
http://www.namazzamani.net/english/optional_prayers.htm

fasting in Islam (Ramadan and Optional)
http://www.beautifulislam.net/fasting/


Spiritual and Physical Well-Being Through Fasting
http://www.beautifulislam.net/fasting/spiritual_physical_fasting.htm