Is this Hadith authentic?
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“Fasting on the day of ‘Aashura carries the reward of fasting for one year”
Answer
Imam Ibn Hibban (rahimahullah) has recorded this Hadith on the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (radiyallahu ‘anhu). He has declared the Hadith authentic.
(Sahih Ibn Hibban; Al Ihsan, Hadith: 3631)
See another virtue of fasting on the day of ‘Aashura here.
Note: One is encouraged to add one more fast to the tenth, either before or after it. See here.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar