The reason of the name `Ashura'

The reason of the name `Ashura'

The first question of Fatwa no. 6951 Q 1: why is the 10th of Muharram called the Day of ‘Ashura’? A: Because it is the tenth day [‘Ashura’ means tenth in Arabic. ed.], just as the ninth day is called Tasu‘a’. (Part No. 26; Page No. 412)  May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet, his family, and Companions! Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta’ Member Chairman `Abdullah ibn Qa`ud `Abdul-`Aziz ibn `Abdullah ibn Baz Taken from:  http://alifta.com/Fatawa/FatawaChapters.aspx?View=Page&PageID=10440&PageNo=1&BookID=7