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Sahih al-Bukhari #3779

Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar)
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، حَدَّثَنَا هُشَيْمٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بِشْرٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ لَمَّا قَدِمَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم الْمَدِينَةَ وَجَدَ الْيَهُودَ يَصُومُونَ عَاشُورَاءَ، فَسُئِلُوا عَنْ ذَلِكَ، فَقَالُوا هَذَا الْيَوْمُ الَّذِي أَظْفَرَ اللَّهُ فِيهِ مُوسَى وَبَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَ عَلَى فِرْعَوْنَ، وَنَحْنُ نَصُومُهُ تَعْظِيمًا لَهُ، فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ نَحْنُ أَوْلَى بِمُوسَى مِنْكُمْ ‏"‏‏.‏ ثُمَّ أَمَرَ بِصَوْمِهِ‏.‏
When the Prophet (ﷺ) arrived at Medina he found that the Jews observed fast on the day of 'Ashura'. They were asked the reason for the fast. They replied, "This is the day when Allah caused Moses and the children of Israel to have victory over Pharaoh, so we fast on this day as a sign of glorifying it." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "We are closer to Moses than you." Then he ordered that fasting on this day should be observed.
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:

Context

Upon arriving in Medina, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) observed the Jewish community fasting on the day of 'Ashura, commemorating the victory of Moses over Pharaoh. He asserted that Muslims have a closer connection to Moses, thus encouraging the observance of this fast as a sign of respect and recognition.

Modern Application

The practice of fasting on 'Ashura can serve as a means for Muslims to connect with their history and the legacy of the prophets. It encourages reflection on themes of liberation and faith, fostering a sense of community among Muslims.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Authority and Prophetic Teachings because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) role in guiding the community on religious observances.

Prophetic AuthorityProphetic Teachings

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This hadith is #3779 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Merits of the Helpers in Madinah (Ansaar). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Abbas:.

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