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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.
Sahih al-Bukhari Book 65, Hadith 29
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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."
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That Al-Ash'ath entered upon him while he was eating. Al-Ash'ath said, "Today is 'Ashura." I said (to
him), "Fasting had been observed (on such a day) before (the order of compulsory fasting in)
Ramadan was revealed. But when (the order of fasting in) Ramadan was revealed, fasting (on
'Ashura') was given up, so come and eat."