Q
What is the significance of fasting on the day of Ashura in Islam?
A
The Prophet (ﷺ) came to Medina and saw the Jews fasting on the day of Ashura. He asked them about
that. They replied, “This is a good day, the day on which Allah rescued Bani Israel from their enemy.
So, Moses fasted this day.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “We have more claim over Moses than you.” So, the
Prophet fasted on that day and ordered (the Muslims) to fast (on that day).
that. They replied, “This is a good day, the day on which Allah rescued Bani Israel from their enemy.
So, Moses fasted this day.” The Prophet (ﷺ) said, “We have more claim over Moses than you.” So, the
Prophet fasted on that day and ordered (the Muslims) to fast (on that day).
Referensi:
Sahih al-Bukhari 2004, Book 30, Hadith 109
Sahih al-Bukhari 2004, Book 30, Hadith 109
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