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Is there a special reward for fasting on the 10th of Muharram?

Published as Muharram FAQ’s (3/7)

· 22 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is there a special reward for fasting on the 10th of Muharram?

Answer

Yes. Rasulullah Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam stated, “The fast of Aashura wipes out the sins of the previous year.” (Sahih Muslim)

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