08-30-2002, 05:03 AM
On the authority of Ibn `Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) who reported:
The Messenger of Allah (may Allah be pleased with him) fasted on the day of `Ashura' And commanded (people) to observe fasting during that day.
(Agreed upon)
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Lessons Deduced:
- The order to fast on the Day of `Ashura' means only a confirmed recommendation.
- The Day of `Ashura’ is the ninth of Al-Muharram