Q
What was the significance of fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’ before the advent of Islam?
A
Quraish used to fast on the day of ‘Ashura’ in the Pre-Islamic period, and Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) too, used to
fast on that day. When he came to Medina, he fasted on that day and ordered others to fast, too. Later
when the fasting of the month of Ramadan was prescribed, he gave up fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’
and it became optional for one to fast on it or not.
fast on that day. When he came to Medina, he fasted on that day and ordered others to fast, too. Later
when the fasting of the month of Ramadan was prescribed, he gave up fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’
and it became optional for one to fast on it or not.
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2002, Book 30, Hadith 107
Sahih al-Bukhari 2002, Book 30, Hadith 107
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