Sayyiduna Abu Qatadah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates this statement of the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Regarding fasting on the day of Arafah, I hope from Allah Almighty that it expiates the sins of the previous year and the coming year (and that one year), and regarding fasting on the day of Ashura, I hope from the grace of Allah Almighty that it expiates the sins of the previous year.