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Sahih Muslim 1130b — Asking About Ashura
Fasting on the day of Ashura'
The Prophet Asked About Ashura Fasting
Sahih Muslim : 1130b
Sahih MuslimHadith Number 1130b
وَحَدَّثَنَاهُ ابْنُ بَشَّارٍ، وَأَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ نَافِعٍ جَمِيعًا عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ، عَنْ شُعْبَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي بِشْرٍ، بِهَذَا الإِسْنَادِ وَقَالَ فَسَأَلَهُمْ عَنْ ذَلِكَ، .
Ibn Bishr Narrated from:
This hadith has been narrated by Ibn Bishr with the same chain of transmitters (but with a slight variation) that he (the Holy Prophet) inquired of them (Jews) about it (fasting on the day of 'Ashura).
Reference : Sahih Muslim 1130bIn-book reference : Book 13, Hadith 163USC-MSA web (English) reference : Book 6, Hadith 2519
Summary of Sahih Muslim Hadith 1130b
This narration supports the previous Hadith with a slight wording change. It says that the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) asked the Jews about their fasting on the day of Ashura. The main point is not a new ruling but a clear detail in the report: he inquired about why they observed this fast. For people searching for why Jews fasted on Ashura, Prophet asked about Ashura, or Sahih Muslim 1130b, this narration is directly related. It helps show the setting of the Ashura fast in Medina. The fuller report explains their answer: the day was linked with Allah granting victory to Musa and Bani Isra'il over Pharaoh. This narration keeps attention on the Prophet’s question.
What we learn from this hadith
- The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) asked about the practice he saw.
- Questions can clarify the reason behind an act.
- This narration supports the fuller report about Ashura in Medina.
- The report connects Ashura fasting to a known explanation given at that time.
