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Is it sufficient to fast only the day of Ashura?

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Fasting the Day of Ashura atones for the sins of a year, and it is not disliked to fast it alone. However, it is better to fast the day before it or the day after it, following the example of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

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