The Big Deal with Muharram
Saturday, December 26, 2009 Read more → ahadith, events, islamic month In the name of God, entirely Compassionate, especially Merciful | Peace be with you
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Ashura
"Ashura" is the 10th day of Muharram. Muharram is the first month of Islamic calendar which begins from when Islam was established in Madina, 1431 years ago.
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"Indeed the number of months with Allah has been (inscribed as) twelve in the Book of Allah (i.e. permanent Law of Nature) since the Day He created the (system of) the heavens and the earth. Of these four months (Rajab, Dhu’l-Qa‘da, Dhu’l-Hijja and Muharram) are sacred. This is the right Deen (Religion). So do not wrong your souls during these months (by initiating and involving yourselves in fighting and war) [...] "
Quran, Surah at-Taubah, Repentance (9:36)
Abu Hurairah RA narrates: "The best fasting after the month of Ramadhan – the month of Allah, is in the month of Muharram. And the best prayer after the prescribed prayers is the night prayers."
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(Reported by Imam Muslim: Riyad-us-Saliheen:Hadith:1246)
Ibn Abbas RA narrated that: "The Messenger of Allah SAW fasted on the day of Ashura and commanded us to fast on this day"
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(Reported by Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim: Riyad-us-Saliheen:Hadith:1251)
Ashura
This year Ashura will fall on Sunday 27th December.
If you are able to fast on this day, please do! Insha'Allah.
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