Later, the fasts of Ramadan were made mandatory, and the Fast on the day of "Ashurah was made optional. (Abu Dawood) Many authentic hadiths also report that fasting on Ashurah was obligatory for the Muslims in the beginning. On hearing this from the Jews, the Holy Prophet said, "We are more closely related to Musa than you" and directed the Muslims to fast on the day of Ashurah. They said that it was the day when the Holy Prophet Musa (Moses) and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously, and the Pharaoh was drowned in its water. The Holy Prophet PBUH, when migrated to Madinah, found that the Jews of Madinah used to fast on the 10th day of Muharram. THE DAY OF ASHURAH Even though the whole month of Muharram is a sanctified month, the 10th day is the most significant. Therefore, one should make the most of this opportunity. In reality, each Fast in this month is meritorious. The Hadith does not imply that the award promised for the fasts of Muharram can only be obtained by fasting for the entire month. the fasts one observes out of his own choice without being required to keep them. The Hadith cited above signifies the Muharram fasts are the most rewarding fasts among the Nafli fasts, i.e. FASTING DURING THE MUHARRAM The Holy Prophet PBUH said, "The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are those of the month of Muharram." (Hadith) It is not obligatory to fast in Muharram, yet Allah Almighty rewards one who fasts in this month out of his own free will and choice. Muharram also has certain other characteristics, which are highlighted below. Our Holy Prophet PBUH recognised this sanctity, and we are told they are the "sanctified months" in the Holy Quran. Due to the pagan affiliation of Makkah with Sayyidina Ibrahim, these four months were revered, and despite their frequent tribal wars, they thought it illegal to fight during these times. So, right from Sayyidina Ibrahim's time, these four months were considered sacred.
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