(1) - HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MUSLIMS. PLZ READ THE FOLLOWING: 1st Month in the Islamic Calendar : Muharram Contrary to popular belief, Muharram is not a particular day, but the name of a month that marks the beginning of the year according to the Islamic calender. Muharram is one of four months that have been designated as holy according to the Islamic calendar, the other three being – Dhul-Qa’adah, Dhul-Hijjah and Rajab. Fasting in the month of Muharram Fasting is advocated in the month of Muharram. The Prophet (Salla Allahu taala alayhi wa aalihi Sallam) is believed to have said: “The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are those of the month of Muharram.” Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not obligatory, yet one who fasts in these days out of his own will is entitled to a great reward by Allah Almighty. Fasting on the tenth day of Muharram, called Ashura, is particularly important, as it supposed to lead to great rewards. A person does not have to fast for the whole month. On the contrary, each fast during this month has merit. It is recommended to fast at least two days .... the ninth and tenth of Muharram. Mausoleum of Imam Husayn (Radi Allahu taala anhu) Muharram – an auspicious time The month of Muharram is also associated with many auspicious events in Islamic history. Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) created the heavens and the earth on this blessed day. On this day He give His infinite blessings and bounties to many of His Prophets (may Allah bless them) and delivered them from the clutches of their enemies. Allah (Subhanahu wa Taala) created Hadrat Adam (alaihi asalam) in this month and pardoned him of his mistake. Hadrat Noah’s Ark landed successfully on Mount Judi during this time centuries ago. God is also said to have saved Hadrat Ibrahim (alaihi asalam) from fire and rescued Hadrat Musa from the Pharaoh during the month of Muharram. You must be wondering what else there is to remember then? The tenth day of Muharram or Ashura is of supreme importance for all Muslims as they remember the martyrdom anniversary of Hadrat Imam Hussain (Radi Allahu tala anhu), the beloved grandson of the Most Noble & Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu taala alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam).
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 21:56:49 +0000
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