What is the ruling on fasting the entire month of Muharram?

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The questioner : The questioner says: What is the ruling on fasting the entire month of Muharram, from the first to the thirtieth?

The Shaykh : It is a recommended practice (sunnah), for the Prophet (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 المحرّم

Sahih Muslim 1163a

. Yes.

The questioner : May Allah reward you.

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