Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Recommends Fasting Tasu'a and Ashura, Here Are the Overlooked Virtues

Muharram is a month honored in Islam. Among the recommended sunnah acts is fasting on Tasu'a (the 9th of Muharram) and Ashura (the 10th of Muharram). This fast carries deep historical, spiritual, and educational significance. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) encouraged Muslims to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram to perfect the worship and distinguish it from the traditions of other communities. In a hadith narrated by Muslim, he said, "If I am still alive next year, I will surely fast on the ninth day (Tasu'a)." The Ashura fast is rooted in the event of Prophet Moses (PBUH) and the Children of Israel being saved from Pharaoh. The Prophet (PBUH) said, "I have a greater right and am closer to Moses than you," then he fasted and ordered his followers to fast on Ashura (narrated by Muslim). This fast also has the virtue of erasing minor sins of the past year. The Tasu'a and Ashura fasts teach about the victory of the believers, gratitude, and taking lessons from the history of the prophets in upholding the truth. https://mozaik.inilah.com/ibadah/rasulullah-saw-anjurkan-puasa-tasua-dan-asyura-ini-keutamaan-yang-banyak-terlewat