Ashura Date Finder

Find the exact Gregorian date for the 10th of Muharram (Ashura) for fasting and observance.

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Expiation of Past Sins

The Prophet ï·º said regarding fasting on the Day of Ashura: "I hope that Allah will accept it as an expiation for the sins committed in the previous year." (Sahih Muslim)

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Historical Significance: Ashura is a day of immense historical importance. It is the day Allah saved Prophet Musa (Moses) and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh by splitting the Red Sea. Prophet Musa fasted this day out of gratitude. When the Prophet Muhammad ï·º migrated to Madinah, he found the Jews fasting on this day, and he said: "We have more right to Musa than you," and he commanded the Muslims to fast it.

The Month of Allah

The month of Muharram is one of the four sacred months. The Prophet ï·º said: "The best fasting after Ramadan is the month of Allah, Muharram." (Sahih Muslim).

Fasting the 9th and 10th

It is highly recommended to fast the 9th of Muharram (Tasua) along with the 10th (Ashura) to differ from the Jewish tradition of fasting only the 10th. If one misses the 9th, fasting the 10th and 11th is also recommended.

What Does 'Ashura' Mean?

The word "Ashura" is derived from the Arabic word 'Asharah, which means "ten." It simply refers to the 10th day of the first Islamic month, Muharram. It is a day that carries a long history of deliverance, salvation, and profound events in the Abrahamic traditions.

Is It Obligatory to Fast on Ashura?

No, the fast of Ashura is a highly recommended Sunnah (voluntary fast), not an obligation (Fard). Before the fasting of Ramadan was made obligatory in the second year after Hijrah, fasting on Ashura was mandatory. Once Ramadan was revealed, the Prophet ï·º made Ashura optional, saying: "Whoever wishes may fast it, and whoever wishes may leave it."

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