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Sahih Muslim 1125d (Book 13, Hadith 146) #9785
Fasting on Ashura - An Optional Choice

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) initially ordered Muslims to fast on the day of Ashura, but when fasting in Ramadan became obligatory, it was left up to the individual's choice whether or not they wanted to fast on that day.

'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Messenger of Allah had ordered to observe fast (on 'Ashura) before the fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory. But when it became obligatory, then he who wished fasted on the day of Ashura, and he who wished did not observe it (on that day).
حَدَّثَنَا حَرْمَلَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، أَخْبَرَنَا ابْنُ وَهْبٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي يُونُسُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، أَخْبَرَنِي عُرْوَةُ بْنُ الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ يَأْمُرُ بِصِيَامِهِ قَبْلَ أَنْ يُفْرَضَ رَمَضَانُ فَلَمَّا فُرِضَ رَمَضَانُ كَانَ مَنْ شَاءَ صَامَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ وَمَنْ شَاءَ أَفْطَرَ

QUICK LESSONS:
Follow religious obligations and strive towards fulfilling them .

EXPLANATIONS:
The hadith states that before fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory, the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered Muslims to observe fast on the day of Ashura. However, once fasting in Ramadan became an obligation for all Muslims, it was left up to each individual's discretion whether or not they wished to observe a fast on that day. This hadith teaches us about the importance of following religious obligations and also highlights how Islam allows individuals freedom of choice when it comes to certain matters. It is important for us as believers to understand our religious obligations and strive towards fulfilling them while also being mindful of our own personal choices and decisions.

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