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Ashura Reminder
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Day of Ashura Reminder
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, recommended to fast the day of Ashura which will coincide with tomorrow, July 16th.
Be sure to make the intention to fast tonight after Maghrib.
Do wake up to eat suhoor (pre-dawn meal) as there is barakah (blessings) in doing so.
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, Verily, Allah and His angels send blessings upon those who eat beforefasting.
Sahih Ibn Hibban 3467
The Historical Significance
The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came to Medina and he found the Jews fasting on the day of Ashura. The Prophet said, What is this dayyou are fasting?
They said, This is a great day in which Allah saved Moses and his people, and he drowned Pharaoh and his people. Moses fasted on it due to gratitude, so we also fast on it.
The Prophet said, We are more worthy and closer to Moses than you. The Prophet fasted the day of Ashura and he commandedfasting on it.
Sahih al-Bukhari 2004, Sahih Muslim 1130
The Reward of Fasting on Ashura
It will expiate the sins of the pastyear.
Sahih Muslim 1162
Fast on the 11th is Recommended
Ibn Hajar writes:
The fast of Ashura has three levels: the lowest is to fast one day, the next is to fast the ninth day along with it, and the next is to fast the ninth, tenth, and eleventh days. Allah knowsbest.
Fath al-Bari 1896
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