Riyad as-Salihin, 1251
Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) observed Saum (fasting) on the day of 'Ashura' and commanded us to fast on this day. <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صام يوم عاشوراء، وأمر بصيامه. ((متفق عليه))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 261
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) ‘Āshūrā is the tenth day of Muharram. It is recommended to fast it in gratitude to Allah Almighty, as He saved Prophet Mūsa (Moses) (peace be upon him) and his people and drowned Pharaoh and his people.<br>
2) It is recommended to fast the day of ‘Āshūrā’, as it expiates the sins of the previous year.<br>
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<b>Benefit:</b><br>
The Sunnah is to fast the day of ‘Āshūrā’ along with a day before or a day after, so as to differ from the Jews.