This article reviews the evidence for Tasu'a and Muharram fasting, given that there are still those who doubt the sunnah status of these two fasts. Some think that Tasu'a and A




There are various dates in the month of Muharram that are advised for observing voluntary fasting with different virtues. So, is it acceptable to perform voluntary fasting on the 1st of Muhar

rated by Muslim).
Citing NU Online Jabar, the basis for Tasu'a fasting is based on a hadith narrated from Ibn Abbas ra with marfu' status. Tasu'a fasting is a distinction from the fasting of the Jews. The

from other gods.
Proceeded by the phrase, "subhânaka" (Glory be to You) as a form of exaltation of Allah from everything. Then the phrase, "innî kuntu minadh dhâlimîn" (indeed I have been among the wrongdoers) as a form

l Muslimiin.

Meaning: Allah is the Greatest, complete praise be to Him, and glory be to Allah day and night. I have turned my face sincerely towards He who has brought forth the heavens and the earth and I am not of those who associate (others with Allah). Indeed, my prayer, my sacrifice, my life and my death are all for Allah,

its own virtues.
"It's possible that the Prophet saw was only informed about the virtue of Muharram surpassing Shaban in the later periods of his life, or perhaps the Prophet saw already knew about it but was unable to increase fasting in the month of Muharram due to various impediments, such as illness, travel, and the lik

Ashura fast.
كَانَ يَوْمُ عَاشُورَاءَ يَوْمًا تُعَظِّمُهُ الْيَهُودُ وَتَتَّخِذُهُ عِيدًا فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ صُو