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Fasting On The Day Of Ashura (10th Muharram)
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“Fasting Ashura:
The Prophet ﷺ never abandoned fasting the day of Ashura. We are told that, “There are four things which the Prophet never gave up: fasting Ashura, fasting during the ten days [of Dhul Hijjah], fasting three days of each month, and praying two rak’at before al-ghadah [i.e., Fajr].” [Sunan Al-Nasa’i #2416].
Given that fasting Ashura was so important to the Prophet ﷺ, you might be curious as to why this day is significant. Many of you may have heard that the Prophet ﷺ began fasting the day of Ashura when he arrived in Madinah and found the Jews fasting this day because it coincided with Passover. Ibn Abbas (rA) narrated that:
“When the Prophet ﷺ arrived at Madinah, the Jews were observing the fast on Ashura, and they said, ‘This is the day when Moses became victorious over Pharaoh.’ On that, the Prophet ﷺ said to his companions, ‘You (Muslims) have more right to celebrate Moses’ victory than they have, so observe the fast on this day.’”
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Fasting On The Day Of Ashura (10th Muharram)
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This narration of Sunan An-Nisai quoted above is Daef (weak) according to Shiekh Albani and Shiekh Zubair Ali Zai.
Please see:
https://islamicurdubooks.com/hadith/hadith-.php?bookid=5&hadith_number=2418
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As for the fast of Ashura, please see:
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