The reason for the name Ashura and what has been reported regarding it
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Question:
Finally, we conclude this episode with two questions from the sister Umm Ahmad ibn Abiyyat. She asks: Why is the Day of Ashura called by this name, and what has been transmitted regarding it in the Sunnah?
Answer:
It was given this name because it is the tenth, the tenth day of the month of Muharram. The only recommended practice (sunnah) performed on this day is fasting. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) fasted on it and ordered its fasting. Musa (peace be upon him) also fasted on it in gratitude to Allah for the victory He granted him over Pharaoh. He said: [Q1]. Therefore, nothing is done on this day other than fasting, neither celebrations nor releases. Yes.
Finally, we conclude this episode with two questions from the sister Umm Ahmad ibn Abiyyat. She asks: Why is the Day of Ashura called by this name, and what has been transmitted regarding it in the Sunnah?
Answer:
It was given this name because it is the tenth, the tenth day of the month of Muharram. The only recommended practice (sunnah) performed on this day is fasting. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) fasted on it and ordered its fasting. Musa (peace be upon him) also fasted on it in gratitude to Allah for the victory He granted him over Pharaoh. He said: [Q1]. Therefore, nothing is done on this day other than fasting, neither celebrations nor releases. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/154 — archive.org (23:04)
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