The Prophet’s Fasting in the Month of Muharram
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Question:
A questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, did the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) fast any days in the month of Allah, Muharram? And what is the ruling on fasting the entire month?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) fasted the tenth day, and he said, “If I am alive next year, I will fast the ninth and the tenth.” He said, “Differ from the Jews; fast a day before it,” and in another narration, “or a day after it.” As for his fasting the month of Muharram, I know of nothing regarding that. However, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih Muslim 1163a Yes.
A questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, did the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) fast any days in the month of Allah, Muharram? And what is the ruling on fasting the entire month?
Answer:
The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) fasted the tenth day, and he said, “If I am alive next year, I will fast the ninth and the tenth.” He said, “Differ from the Jews; fast a day before it,” and in another narration, “or a day after it.” As for his fasting the month of Muharram, I know of nothing regarding that. However, he (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The most excellent fast after Ramadan is God's month. al-Muharram
أفضل الصيام بعد رمضان شهر الله المحرم.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/247 — archive.org (8:17)
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