Is it permissible to fast the eleventh of Muharram for someone who did not fast the ninth thereof?
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Whoever missed fasting on the ninth day is recommended to fast on the eleventh day along with the tenth, in order to differ from the Jews; based on the saying of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him: "Differ from the Jews; fast a day before it, or a day after it."
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