Fasting the Eighth of Muharram If It Falls on a Saturday
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Question:
If the eighth day of the month of Muharram falls on a Saturday, should that day be fasted along with the day after it, which is 'Ashura, or is it better to fast 'Ashura along with the day after it, since fasting on a Saturday is disliked?
Answer:
Fasting on Saturday, if it is not intended as a standalone act, is not a problem. Yes.
If the eighth day of the month of Muharram falls on a Saturday, should that day be fasted along with the day after it, which is 'Ashura, or is it better to fast 'Ashura along with the day after it, since fasting on a Saturday is disliked?
Answer:
Fasting on Saturday, if it is not intended as a standalone act, is not a problem. Yes.
Source
شهر الله الحرام 06-01-1441هـ جامع الإمام تركي بن عبد الله بالرياض — alfawzan.live (1:05:29)
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