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Written by Sidra Hasnain
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Friday, 25 December 2009 14:34 |
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A reminder to fast the 9th and 10th of Muharram which fall on Saturday December 26th and Sunday December 27th, 2009! The MSA will not be hosting an iftaar on campus on Yawm al-'Ashura (Day of Ashura); however it is highly encouraged to fast on this day so wherever you are that day, try to fast insha'Allah!
It is recommended to fast both the tenth and the ninth of Muharram since Allah's Messenger fasted the tenth and intended to fast the ninth.
‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: When the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora and told the people to fast, they said, “O Messenger of Allaah, this is a day that is venerated by the Jews and Christians.” The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, "Next year, if Allaah wills, we will fast on the ninth day.” But by the time the following year came, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) had passed away. [Narrated by Muslim, 1916]
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Fasting the day of ‘Arafah I hope Allah will expiate thereby for the year before it and the year after it, and fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ I hope Allah will expiate thereby for the year that came before it.” [Narrated by Muslim, 1162]
It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I never saw the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) so keen to make sure he fasted any day and preferring it over another except this day, the day of ‘Ashoora’, and this month – meaning Ramadaan. [Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1867]
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