The ruling on fasting only the day of 'Ashura
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Question:
'Ashura. He says: Shaykh, I only fast on the tenth. Is that sufficient? And what is the recommended practice regarding it?
Answer:
Yes, you have fulfilled the recommended practice, but it is better to fast the day before it or the day after it, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. This is what is better. Yes.
'Ashura. He says: Shaykh, I only fast on the tenth. Is that sufficient? And what is the recommended practice regarding it?
Answer:
Yes, you have fulfilled the recommended practice, but it is better to fast the day before it or the day after it, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded. This is what is better. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/101 — archive.org (12:49)
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