65/10.2. Chapter:
Sahih Bukhari 4680 — Fasting on Ashura and Musa's Victory
"And We took the Children of Israel across the sea, and Fir'aun (Pharaoh) and his hosts followed them in oppression and enmity, till when the drowning overtook him, he said, 'I believe that La ilaha jib (Huwa) (none has the right to be worshipped but) He (Allah), in Whom the Children of IsrAel believe, and I am one of the Muslims (those who submit to Allah's Will)." (V.10:90)
نُنَجِّيكَ} نُلْقِيكَ عَلَى نَجْوَةٍ مِنَ الأَرْضِ، وَهْوَ النَّشَزُ الْمَكَانُ الْمُرْتَفِعُ.
Hadith About Ashura Fasting and the Victory of Prophet Musa
Sahih Bukhari : 4680
Sahih BukhariHadith Number 4680
حَدَّثَنِي مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا غُنْدَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي بِشْرٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَدِمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْمَدِينَةَ وَالْيَهُودُ تَصُومُ عَاشُورَاءَ فَقَالُوا هَذَا يَوْمٌ ظَهَرَ فِيهِ مُوسَى عَلَى فِرْعَوْنَ. فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم لأَصْحَابِهِ " أَنْتُمْ أَحَقُّ بِمُوسَى مِنْهُمْ، فَصُومُوا ".
Ibn 'Abbas Narrated from:
When the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Medina, the Jews were observing the fast on 'Ashura' (10th of Muharram) and they said, "This is the day when Moses became victorious over Pharaoh," On that, the Prophet (ﷺ) said to his companions, "You (Muslims) have more right to celebrate Moses' victory than they have, so observe the fast on this day."
Reference : Sahih al-Bukhari 4680In-book reference : Book 65, Hadith 202USC-MSA web (English) reference : Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 202
Summary of Sahih Bukhari Hadith 4680
This Hadith about Ashura fasting points to a clear act of worship tied to a remembered blessing from Allah. When the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم came to Medina, he found the Jews fasting on Ashura, the 10th of Muharram. They explained that it was the day when Musa became victorious over Pharaoh. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم then told his companions that Muslims had more right to celebrate Musa’s victory, so they should fast on that day. The focus here is simple: fasting on Ashura is connected in this report with gratitude for the victory of Prophet Musa over Pharaoh. The Hadith also shows that the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم guided his companions through worship, not just by emotion or custom.
What we learn from this hadith
- Ashura fasting is linked in this narration to the victory of Prophet Musa over Pharaoh.
- The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم directed his companions to mark that day through fasting.
- A remembered blessing can become a reason to obey Allah with worship.
- Muslims are taught to feel a close bond with the prophets of Allah.
