'A'isha (Allah be pleased with her) reported that the Quraish used to fast on the day of Ashura during the pre-Islamic days. The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) then commanded to fast on that day till (fasting) in Ramadan became obligatory. Then the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:
Reference | : Sahih Muslim 1125e |
In-book reference | : Book 13, Hadith 147 |
USC-MSA web (English) reference | : Book 6, Hadith 2503 |
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