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Alhamdulillāh, today is the 9th of Muharram (Tāsu’ā) – a day the Prophet ﷺ intended to fast, and tomorrow (Saturday, July 5) will be the 10th of Muharram – ‘Āshūrā’, one of the most virtuous days in the Islamic calendar.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Fasting the day of ‘Āshūrā’, I hope that Allah will expiate (forgive) the sins of the previous year.”
[Sahih Muslim, 1162]


Yes, a whole year of minor sins wiped away for fasting just one day. How generous is Allah!



Why Fast Tāsu’ā and ‘Āshura?

When the Prophet ﷺ migrated to Madinah, he found the Jews fasting on the 10th of Muharram (‘Āshūrā) in remembrance of the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (Moses, AS) and his people from Pharaoh.

The Prophet ﷺ said:

“We have more right to Musa than they do,”
and he fasted on that day and encouraged the Muslims to do the same.
[Bukhari and Muslim]


Later, the Prophet ﷺ added:

“If I live until next year, I will fast the ninth day too.”
[Muslim, 1134]

So scholars agree: 🔹 Best option: Fast 9th and 10th (Friday & Saturday)
🔹 Next best: Fast 10th and 11th (Saturday & Sunday)
🔹 Last option: Fast only the 10th (Saturday) – but try not to do it alone if avoidable.


Some scholars note that major events occurred on ‘Āshūrā’, such as:

The salvation of Prophet Musa (AS) from Pharaoh

The repentance of the people of Yunus (AS)

The ark of Nūh (AS) settling on Mount Judi

Prophet Ibrāhīm (AS) rescued from fire


While not all reports are authenticated, they show how historically significant this day is in the lives of the Prophets.



Still Time to Catch the Rewards

Didn't fast today (Friday)?
👉 No worries. You can still fast Saturday (10th) and Sunday (11th) in shā’ Allāh!

Also don’t forget:
🌕 Monday (Sunnah)
🌕 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – are Ayyām al-Bīd (13th–15th)
Fasting these days is also highly rewarding.

We don’t know which good deed Allah will accept and make a cause for our salvation. This could be that one fast that shields us from the fire.

May Allah accept our fasts, forgive our sins, and keep us steadfast.
Āmīn.

This is a benefical fast!

May Allah accept it from all of us!

You posted a beneficial thread but added a Shia image. Kindly revisit and adjust it.

Na only two comments despite hitting FP

Nawa ooo

AntiisIam1:
Na only two comments despite hitting FP

Nawa ooo

Meaning we have more Christians than Muslims on Nairaland. For me, I am not a Muslim but love commenting here.

May Allah accept our fast and count us among the dwellers of his Jannah
Amin

The fasting will be long, 11, 12, 13th of every month

Mopolchi:
Meaning we have more Christians than Muslims on Nairaland. For me, I am not a Muslim but love commenting here.

Yes, Christians are more than Muslims even in Nigeria and world at large, Christians are more than followers of muho and allah

Alhamdullilah May the peace of Allah be wit Rosullulahi.....

Jumaat Mubarak..

Hardeybohwarley:
You posted a beneficial thread but added a Shia image. Kindly revisit and adjust it.

Thanks for your observation. Kindly note that it was the mod that added the image not me sir.

Lukgaf:
Thanks for your observation. Kindly note that it was the mod that added the image not me sir.

You're welcome sir.
The mod must be insensitive then. How is it a must to attach pictures to a post. Who even know whether he is a Shia. Spits.

Hardeybohwarley:
You're welcome sir.
The mod must be insensitive then. How is it a must to attach pictures to a post. Who even know whether he is a Shia. Spits.

He's not sir.
I think it's like going to be a mistake from his side. Thanks again for your understanding

Lukgaf:
He's not sir.
I think it's like going to be a mistake from his side. Thanks again for your understanding

It's a good thing you're humble and nice sir.

I'm actually a fan. Since the day of WhatsApp scholarship group.