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Muharram FAQ’s (5/7)

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Question

Is it okay to fast on the day of Aashura/10th of Muharram only?

Answer

It is Mustahab (preferable) to keep the fast of Aashura in the following manner:

1- To fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram together.

2- To fast on the 10th and 11th of Muharram together.

3- To fast on the 9th, 10th and 11th of Muharram all together.

It is Makrooh (disliked) to keep fast on the 10th of Muharram (the day of Aashura) only. The reason for this is to distance oneself from enacting the practice of the Jews who fasted on the 10th of Muharram only. If a person, for a valid reason, is only able to fast on Aashura, then this will not be Makrooh. (Tabyeenul Haqaaiq 1/332)

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