Is fasting on the first day of the Hijri year (1st of Muharram) sunnah?
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It has not been established that fasting the first day of Muharram is a in itself. Rather, the Sunnah is to fast frequently during the month of Muharram in general, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "The best fasting after is Allah's month of Muharram." Similarly, encouragement for fasting the tenth day of it has been established.
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