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Fasting was observed on the day of 'Ashura' (i.e. 10th of Muharram) by the people of the Pre-lslamic
Period. But when (the order of compulsory fasting) in the month of Ramadan was revealed, the
Prophet said, "It is up to one to fast on it (i.e. day of 'Ashura') or not."
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 65, Hadith 28
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That his aunt, Ar-Rubai' broke an incisor tooth of a girl. My aunt's family requested the girl's relatives
for forgiveness but they refused; then they proposed a compensation, but they refused. Then they went
to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and refused everything except Al-Qisas (i.e. equality in punishment). So Allah's
Apostle passed the judgment of Al-Qisas (i.e. equality of punishment). Anas bin Al-Nadr said, "O
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Will the incisor tooth of Ar-Rubai be broken? No, by Him Who sent you with the
Truth, her incisor tooth will not be broken." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "O Anas! The prescribed law of
Allah is equality in punishment (i.e. Al-Qisas.)" Thereupon those people became satisfied and forgave
her. Then Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Among Allah's Worshippers there are some who, if they took Allah's
Oath (for something), Allah fulfill their oaths."
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The people used to fast on the day of 'Ashura' before fasting in Ramadan was prescribed but when (the
order of compulsory fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, it was up to one to fast on it (i.e. 'Ashura') or
not.