Question

What is the virtue of fasting on ‘Aashura? Are the major sins or minor sins forgiven?

 

Answer

Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) is reported to have said:

‘I hope from Allah that fasting on the day of ‘Aashura may atone for the sins of the preceding year’

(Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 1162)

 

The commentators of Hadith explain that the minor sins are forgiven. A person will have to make Tawbah for his major sins.

(See Al Minhaj of Imam Nawawi rahimahullah)

 

Note: One is encouraged to add one more fast to the tenth, either a day before or after. See here.

 

 

And Allah Ta’ala Knows best

 

Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

 

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

 

Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar