THE EXCELLENCE OF OBSERVING SAUM ON THE DAY OF ARAFAH, ASHURA AND TASUA Abu Qatadah ( Radhiallaho anha ) reported : The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) was asked about the observance of Saum ( fasting ) on the day of Arafah. He said, It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year and the current year. [ Muslim ] Ibn Abbas ( Radhiallaho anha ) reported : The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) observed Saum ( fasting ) on the day of Ashura and commanded us to fast on this day [ Al-Bukhari and Muslim ] Abu Qatadah ( Radhiallaho anha ) reported : The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) was asked about observing As-Saum ( the fast ) on the tenth day of Muharram, and he replied, It is an expiation for the sins of the preceding year. [ Muslim ] Ibn Abbas ( Radhiallaho anha ) reported : The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) said, If I remain alive till the next year, I shall also observe fast on the ninth of Muharram. [ Muslim ] Abu Ayyub ( Radhiallaho anha ) reported : The Messenger of Allah ( Sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam ) said, He who observes As-Saum ( the fasts ) in the month of Ramadan, and also observes As-Saum for six days in the month of Shawwal, it is as if he has observed As-Saum for the whole year. [ Muslim ]
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