Muharram is one of the four months that are SACRED in the eyes of Allah. 1) Fast on the Day of ‘Aashooraa(10th Muharram) “The Prophet (pbuh) came to Madeenah and saw the Jews fasting on the day of ‘Aashooraa’. He said, ‘What is this?’ They said, ‘This is a righteous day, it is the day when Allaah saved the Children of Israel from their enemies, so Moosa fasted on this day.’ He (pbuh) said, ‘We have more right to Moosa than you,’ so he fasted on that day and commanded [the Muslims] to fast on that day.” (Bukhaari) If one fasts on the 10th of Muharram, Allaah will forgive the sins of the previous year. The Prophet (pbuh) said: “For fasting the day of ‘Aashooraa’, I hope that Allaah will accept it as expiation for the year that went before.” (Muslim) Ibn ‘Abbaas said: “I never saw the Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) so keen to fast any day and give it priority over any other than this day, the day of ‘Aashooraa’.” (Bukhaari). 2) It is Mustahabb to fast the 9th of Muharram as well It is mustahabb to fast on both the ninth and tenth days, because the Prophet (pbuh) fasted on the tenth, and intended to fast on the ninth. But, it is OK to fast only the 10th as well. Ibn ‘Abbaas said: “When the Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) fasted on ‘Aashooraa’ and commanded the Muslims to fast as well, they said, ‘O Messenger of Allaah, it is a day that is venerated by the Jews and Christians.’ The Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) said, ‘If I live to see the next year, insha Allaah, we will fast on the ninth day too.’ But it so happened that the Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) passed away before the next year came.” (Muslim). Things to Take Note: 1) Be EXTRA CAREFUL about SINS this Month Wrongdoing during the sacred months is more serious and more sinful...(Tafseer Ibn Katheer) 2) Do EXTRA GOOD DEEDS this Month Similarly, good deeds during this month bring a greater reward (Ibn Katheer) 3) Pay special attention to FASTING: Abu Hurayrah said: “The Messenger of Allaah (pbuh) said: ‘The best of fasting after Ramadaan is fasting Allaah’s month of Muharram.’” (Muslim). 4)Some Misconceptions and Baseless Traditions Such as -Attribute the sanctity of Aashooraa to the martyrdom of Husain, RA. -Consider Muharram an evil or unlucky month, for Husain, RA was killed in it. -People mourn and lament over the death of Hussain RA and hold special ceremonies for this very purpose. -People go to the other extreme and dress up and cook special dishes, etc. -Others hold special prayers or offer sacrifice or visit the graves,specifically on the 10th of Muharram
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 08:59:33 +0000
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