08-30-2002, 05:04 AM
On the authority of Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) who reported that the Messenger of Allah (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked about the fasting on the tenth day of Muharram. He replied:
It expiates the sins of the previous year.
(Reported by Muslim)
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Lessons Deduced:
- This hadith mention the merit of the day of `Ashura'
- It also pinpoints the excellence of observing Fast