The Holy Month of Muharram
Muharram is one of the most important months of the Islamic calendar, marking the beginning of the new Islamic year. This month is also known as Muharram, and the Holy Prophet (PBUH) referred to it as 'the holy month of Allah'. This is a very important and blessed month for several reasons, as we will explain below.
What is Muharram?
The most blessed month of Muharram is one of the four sacred months mentioned by Allah (SWT) and has special significance - war is absolutely forbidden. Its significance is suggested by its name, in which 'Muharram' literally translates to 'Haram'.
Indeed, the number of months with Allah is 12 months in the Book of Allah from the day He created the heavens and the earth. Four of them are sacred. This is the true religion, so do not wrong yourself during it. And fight with the unbelievers as they fight with you.
Indeed, the number of months with Allah is 12 months in the Book of Allah from the day He created the heavens and the earth. Four of them are sacred. This is the true religion, so do not wrong yourself during it. And fight with the unbelievers as they fight with you.
And know that Allah is with the pious. " . Holy Quran (9:36).
Every action in this month, be it good or bad, weighs more in the scales,
A number of notable events have taken place in the month of Muharram, two of which stand out:
Day of Ashura
Battle of Karbala
Every action in this month, be it good or bad, weighs more in the scales,
so all Muslims should strive to be better.
Muharram is important because Allah Almighty has declared it as one of the four holy months of the year.
However, many Muslims celebrate it to commemorate the death of the Prophet's (PBUH) grandsons. As this month is a holy month, many Muslims fast during Muharram to increase their worship.
Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala commands us to protect ourselves and avoid wrongdoing in this important month. This means that we should avoid engaging in wrong and sinful activities and instead have pure intentions and do good deeds and worship Allah.
Important events of Muharram
Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala commands us to protect ourselves and avoid wrongdoing in this important month. This means that we should avoid engaging in wrong and sinful activities and instead have pure intentions and do good deeds and worship Allah.
Important events of Muharram
A number of notable events have taken place in the month of Muharram, two of which stand out:
Day of Ashura
Battle of Karbala
Now here we discus just only first event:
The second important event that happened on the day of Ashura was when Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) finally got out of the ark.
Day of Ashura
The day of Ashura marks the day on which Prophet Moses (pbuh) and the Israelites were saved from Pharaoh by parting the Red Sea, through which they had passed.The second important event that happened on the day of Ashura was when Prophet Noah (peace be upon him) finally got out of the ark.
Fasting on the day of Ashura
The practice of Ashura fasting was popular even before the rise of Islam. At the time of migration, when the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to Madinah, the Jews were fasting on Ashura and said: This is the day when Moses was blessed with victory over Pharaoh. On this, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said to his companions: You (Muslims) have a greater right to celebrate the victory of Moses than they do, so fast on that day. (Sahih Bukhari: 4680)
When various Companions (RA) told the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) that fasting on the day of Ashura is a virtue among Jews and Christians, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) encouraged them by saying that if I If I live till next year, I will fast on the ninth day. Also of Muharram.” (Ibn Majah: 1736)
In the light of Hadith, it is recommended to preferably combine the fast of 10th of Muharram with another fast of 9th of Muharram, but it is not mandatory. The reason for this was that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) wanted to separate the Islamic way of fasting from that of the Jews because they fast only on the 10th of Muharram. Most of the scholars agree that the fast of Ashura should be kept along with the fast of the 9th or 11th of Muharram, but it is also permissible to fast only on the 10th.
Before that, fasting on 10 Muharram was obligatory. However, later only the fasting of Ramadan was made obligatory and the fasting of 10 Muharram was made optional.
When various Companions (RA) told the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) that fasting on the day of Ashura is a virtue among Jews and Christians, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) encouraged them by saying that if I If I live till next year, I will fast on the ninth day. Also of Muharram.” (Ibn Majah: 1736)
Unfortunately, the Prophet did not live to see the next year. Therefore, Muslims consider the 9th and 10th of Muharram as important days in the Islamic calendar and fast on these days. [Sahih Muslim: 1134 (A)]
In the light of Hadith, it is recommended to preferably combine the fast of 10th of Muharram with another fast of 9th of Muharram, but it is not mandatory. The reason for this was that Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) wanted to separate the Islamic way of fasting from that of the Jews because they fast only on the 10th of Muharram. Most of the scholars agree that the fast of Ashura should be kept along with the fast of the 9th or 11th of Muharram, but it is also permissible to fast only on the 10th.
Before that, fasting on 10 Muharram was obligatory. However, later only the fasting of Ramadan was made obligatory and the fasting of 10 Muharram was made optional.
According to a hadith on the authority of Aisha, the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: "Whoever wishes to fast (on the day of Ashura), let him fast." And whoever wants to leave it, he can.” (Sahih Bukhari: 1592)
Although the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast on the day of Ashura even after the fasting of Ramadan became obligatory.
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked about fasting on the day of Ashura, and he said: I do not know that the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, fasted on any day other than this day and declared it better than any other day. . Ashura) and this month means the month of Ramadan. [Sahih Muslim: 1132 (A)]
Therefore, fasting on the day of Ashura is a proven Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and entitles him to a great reward from Allah.
According to a sahih hadith, one of the numerous blessings of Allah Almighty for one who fasts on the day of Ashura is that his sins of the previous year are forgiven.
On the authority of Hazrat Abu Qatadah, may Allah be pleased with him, the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: I hope that I will fast on the day of Ashura.
Although the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast on the day of Ashura even after the fasting of Ramadan became obligatory.
Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) was asked about fasting on the day of Ashura, and he said: I do not know that the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, fasted on any day other than this day and declared it better than any other day. . Ashura) and this month means the month of Ramadan. [Sahih Muslim: 1132 (A)]
Therefore, fasting on the day of Ashura is a proven Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, and entitles him to a great reward from Allah.
According to a sahih hadith, one of the numerous blessings of Allah Almighty for one who fasts on the day of Ashura is that his sins of the previous year are forgiven.
On the authority of Hazrat Abu Qatadah, may Allah be pleased with him, the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: I hope that I will fast on the day of Ashura.
Hazrat Abu Qatadah Radiyallahu Anhu narrates that the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said: "I hope to fast on the day of Ashura that the sins of the previous year will be expiated." (Ibn Majah: 1738)
The hadith clearly mentions the saying of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, "I hope", which means that a person fasts only for the pure sake of Allah and seeks reward.
from Allah (SWT) only and, Insha’Allah, Allah (SWT) almighty will reward that person by forgiving his sins that he committed in the previous year.
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