Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Radiyallahu anh) reports that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) arrived in Madinah and found the Jews observing fast on the day of ‘Ashura… They said: It is the day of great (significance) when Allah delivered Hazrat Musa (Alaihis-Salaam) and his people and drowned Pharoah and his people, and sayyidina Musa (Alaihis-Salaam) observed fast out of gratitude. And we also observe it. The Holy Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) responded: We have more right, and we have closer connection with Sayyidina Musa (Alaihis-Salaam) than you have ; so Allah’s Messenger (Sallallahu ‘alayhi wa Sallam) observed fast (on the day of ‘Ashura) and gave us orders to observe it. [Sahih Bukhari and Muslim] I want to remind Muslims of the importance of emulating Sunnah of the Prophet, so they should not allow these two days to pass with out observing fasting, Allah would accept their worship and the fasting will serve as purification of ones soul and forgiveness of ones sins, he further advised. The scholar also challenged the Ummah to always use the New Islamic Year as a guide to judge their deeds, for them to tread on the right part. It is pathetic to note that some Muslims are not even aware that the new Islamic year has began, what is expected from everyone at the beginning of the calendar is to critically examine, compare and contrast between what was done last year with a view to amending their ways. If there were more evil deeds, then one has to seek Gods forgiveness in the New Year and ensure that the good deeds prevail, he further advised. O’ Allah! Bless us to perform good deeds and gain their reward on ‘Ashura. Make the new year one of unity, cooperation and success for Muslims in this city and around the world. Ameen. Written by #El_Muhammad
Posted on: Fri, 31 Oct 2014 10:19:19 +0000
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