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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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The Virtue of Fasting the Month of Muharram and the Day of 'Ashura

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Question:
He says: Shaykh, please tell us also about the month of Allah, Muharram. What has been reported regarding fasting in it, and what has been reported regarding standing in prayer during it?

Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
The most excellent fast after Ramadan is God's month. al-Muharramأفضل الصيام بعد رمضان شهر الله المحرم،
Sahih Muslim 1163a
and he emphasized the tenth, which is 'Ashura. One should fast the day before it or the day after it, as mentioned in the hadith. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/032 — archive.org (6:16)

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