Chapter: Fasting on the day of Ashura'
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 ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) then commanded to fast on that day till (fasting) in Ramadan became obligatory. Then the Messenger of Allah ( صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم ) said: He who wishes to fast should do so, and he who wishes to break it may do so.
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