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Fasting on the Day of Ashura

Fasting on the Day of Ashura

Virtue: Saaiduna Abu Qatadah Radiallahu Anhu narrates that the The Messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked about the observance of fasting on the Day of Ashura and he replied, “It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year.”)

The best fast after Month of Ramadan is the Day of Ashurah.

This year (Hijri 1445) Day of Ashurah will be on Friday 28th July 2023.

The Messenger of Allah Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him) said whoever fasts on this day, 1 year of his Past Sins will be forgiven. (Minor Sins). Please try to fast on this day.



Reference: Sahih Muslim p.368 v.1, Sahih Muslim 1162a, Sahih Muslim 1162b