Therefore, the muslim fasts on the 9 th of muharram and the 10 th of muharram, and this is a sunnah that has continuedall praise is due to allaahand fasting on this day is emphasized, whilst seeking allaahs reward and in order to thank him. Muharram is one of the four sanctified months in the islamic calendar. Therefore, if you are considering voluntary fasting after the month of ramadan, then the best month for fasting is the month of muharram and gather as much blessings for the deed as much possible. Here is why muslims should observe fasts on 9th and 10th muharram. The year is twelve months of which four are sacred, the three consecutive months of dhulqadah, dhulhijjah and muharram, and rajab mudar which comes between jumadah and shaban. Summarized from the words of alhaafiz ibn hajar may allaah have mercy on him in fath albaari sharh ala saheeh albukhaari. The month of muharram and fasting on the day of ashura. Sep 29, 2017 the month of muharram, in which ashura falls, is a sacred month. Earlier on it was obligatory to fast on the 10th of muharram. Allahs sacred month of muharram is a blessed and important month. The month of muharram, with the sighting of the new moon the islamic new year is ushered in. Abu qatada alansari radhiallahuanhu reported that the messenger of allah may peace be upon him was asked about fasting on the day of ashura 10th of muharram, whereupon he said. A lively compilation of lectures during the sacred month of muharram in. Sep 01, 2019 muharram is the month with which the muslims begin their lunar hijrah calendar.
The reason behind this is that prophet came to know that the jews fasted on the 10th in order to thank for their freedom from the egyptian slavery. Muharram islamic new year in 2020 is on the sunday, 30th of aug 8302020. Muharram fairs and festivals in kerala kerala kerala. Fasting in muharram was obligatory and these were the first fasts observed by the muslims as a part of their religious activities. The only time the 10th of tishri corresponded to the 10th of muharram was in the 29th year after hijra. The day of ashoora, which is the tenth day of muharram, is also a significant factor for which the month is known. Prophet muhammad stated though fasting on the day of ashura 10th day of muharram is of great merits, one should pray to allah to accept the fast as. Fasting on aashooraa was a gradual step in the process of introducing fasting as a prescribed obligation in islam. Fasting in muharram fasting during the month of muharram is of great merits in islam, especially on the 10th day. Muharram refers to the first month of the islamic calendar. Reported by muslim, 1982 as seen in the hadith above, the prophet s too highlighted the sanctity of the month by referring to it as allahs month and that fasting is generally encouraged. The noble prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, has said.
The prophet peace and blessings be upon him and the companions would fast on this day before the obligation was abrogated by the fasts of ramadan. The month of muharramthe day of ashura unit study while voluntary fasting in muharram is good, the prophet salla allahu alayhi wa sallam emphasized the fast of the tenth day. Fasting on muharram 10, known as the day of ashura, expiates for the sins of the past year. But it was proven that the prophet sallallaahu alaihi wa sallam never fasted any whole month apart from ramadaan, so this hadeeth is probably meant to encourage increasing ones fasting during muharram, without meaning that one should fast for the entire month. The first month muharram, is a month of great reward and virtue. Muhammad fasted on the day of ashura, 10th muharram, in mecca. However, later, when the first muslim community became organised and the ramadan fast was instituted as a distinctive feature, the obligation to observe ashura.
The best fasts after the fasts of ramadan are those of the month of muharram. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the holy quran says, the number of the months according to allah is twelve months mentioned in the book of allah on the day in. Fasting on the day of ashura is an expiation for a year, and it is not makruh to fast only that day alfatawa alkubra, part 5 in tuhfat almuhtaj by ibn hajar alhaytami, it says. Fasting on muharram 10, known as the day of ashura expiates for the sins of the past year. Oct 17, 2016 fasting on muharram 10, known as the day of ashura, expiates for the sins of the past year. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Several tabiun and other scholars have selected muharram as the best of these four months. Fasting ashura and virtues of the sacred month of muharram. Ask them whether the day in which they fast corresponds to the 10th of muharram.
The month of muharram, in which ashura falls, is a sacred month. Muharram is the 1st islamic month, however its history, significance. Fasting in muharram thedayofaashooraadrmurtazabinbaksh scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the holy quran says, the number of the months according to allah is twelve months mentioned in the book of allah on the day in which he created heavens and the earth. 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. It is marked by many muslims with a voluntary day of fasting to observe the day that prophet moses freed the israelis from the bondage of the egyptian. Month of muharram and its blessings islamic articles. Download the application and find them in our spirituality section. The messenger of allah peace and blessings of allah be upon him said. Indeed, the number of months with allah is twelve lunar months in the register of allah from the day he created the heavens and the earth. Fasting on the 10th of muharram ashura is the best fast after ramadan.
The first month, muharram, is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the quran, along with the seventh month of rajab, and the eleventh and twelfth months of dhu alqidah and dhu alhijjah, respectively, immediately preceding muharram. Oct 09, 2016 fasting on muharram ashura zakir naik. Fasting during the month the noble prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, has said. The hadith relating to the fast of ashura claims that the jews fast on the day of the savior of prophet moses and the children of israel on the 10th of tishri jewish calendar and this corresponds to the 10th of muharram islamic calendar. Dec 16, 2010 fasting on muharram 10, known as the day of ashura expiates for the sins of the past year. Muharram islamic new year is on the 243st day of 2020.
Ashura 2019 when is 9th and 10th muharram 2019 islamicfinder. Many muslims in countries such as canada observe the start of the islamic new year on the first day of muharram, which is the first month in the islamic calendar. Addition to fasting on the 10th of muharram, it was instructed to add another day to differ from the nonmuslims. Muharram is the month with which the muslims begin their lunar hijrah calendar. Aisha may allah be pleased with her narrates in a hadith. However, if it is difficult to fast the full month, the person can fast the tenth day of muharram the day of aashooraa. The shia muslims consider muharram as an occasion for religious ceremony whereas the sunni muslims do not celebrate muharram instead they observe fasting. Oct 15, 2014 therefore, if you are considering voluntary fasting after the month of ramadan, then the best month for fasting is the month of muharram and gather as much blessings for the deed as much possible. Muharram fasting fasting in muharram, significance of. Ashura is commemorated on the 10th of muharram in the first month of the islamic lunar calendar. Fasting during the entire 10 days of muharram hadith answers.
Mustahab all fasts besides farz, wajib and sunnat are mustahab e. The sighting of the new moon ushers in the islamic new year. The month of almuharram and fasting on the day of ashoorah. The jews have no such fast and it never corresponded to the 10th of muharram in the first year of hijra. The observation of this day goes back to prophet musa alayhi sallam. Sunnat those rozahs which rasulullah kept and encouraged others to keep e. When the prophet peace and blessings be upon him arrived in madinah in 622 ce, he found that the jews there fasted on muharram 10 and asked them the reason for their fasting on this day. Observe fasting on the day of ashura, but differ from the jews and fast one day before it and one day after it. Some muslim americans choose to fast during this month, although fasting is not obligatory. The best fasting after the month of ramadan is the month of allah, al muharram.
The virtues of allahs sacred month of muharram and fasting on aashooraa. The significance of the 10th of muharram was such, that it was obligatory to fast on this day. Oct 10, 2016 addition to fasting on the 10th of muharram, it was instructed to add another day to differ from the nonmuslims. Many muslims engage in voluntary prayer, including evening prayer, during muharram. The complete month of muharram is sacred according to the muslims. Contextualising the growth of sectarianism in the tradition of sialvi. Prayers, religious processions and fast mark muharram in patna. The day of ashura or ashurah is known as the most sacred day in the month of muharram. All praise belongs to allah, the lord of the worlds, and may the peace and blessings of allah be upon his messenger, his family and on all of his companions. Muharram 2020 first month of new islamic year 1442 islamicfinder. Latest muharram news, photos, blogposts, videos and wallpapers. Makrooh fasting only on the 9th or l0th muharram or fasting only on saturdays. And on that day the kaba used to be covered with a cover. Hijri calendar, virtues of muharram and ashura fasting.
The apparent meaning is all of the month of muharram. When the prophet peace and blessings be upon him arrived in madinah in 622 ce, he found that the jews there fasted on muharram 10 and asked them the reason for their. Praise be to allaah, the lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our prophet muhammad, the seal of the prophets and chief of the messengers, and upon all his family and companions. Oct 04, 2016 therefore, the muslim fasts on the 9 th of muharram and the 10 th of muharram, and this is a sunnah that has continued all praise is due to allaah and fasting on this day is emphasized, whilst seeking allaahs reward and in order to thank him. Is fasting on ashura the sunnah of prophet muhammadsaw. Fasting on ashura is sunnah of prophet muhammadsaw and ahlelbayt. It is especially recommended to fast the 10th of muharram known. This short article studies the origin and validity of fasting on the day of ashura and.
Sahih muslim abu hurayrah may allah be pleased with him reported. Shia muslims do not fast on the 10th of muharram, but some will not eat or drink until zawal afternoon. The tenth day of the islamic month of muharram holds a very significant place as it is recorded in history that not only did allah subhanah save the noble prophet moses and the believers from the clutches of the pharaoh, but it was on this day of muharram that allah subhanah saved prophet noah a. Back back to islam awareness homepage latest news about islam and muslims. There is nothing wrong with fasting only on ashura. Muharram 2020 first month of new islamic year 1442. Muharram askislampedia online islamic encyclopedia. On the contrary, each fast during this month has its own merits.
It is the best of months for general voluntary fasts, after ramadan. Here is why muslims should observe fasts on 9th and 10th. The significance of the month of muharram islamweb. If you regularly visit this site and wish to show your appreciation, or if you wish to see further development of, please donate online. Muharram, is one of the four sacred months of the islamic calendar, therefore its encouraged to fast any day from it as the rewards are multiplied. Latest news, videos and muharram photos times of india. Many muslims insist on the importance of fasting on the day of ashura 10th of muharram, considering it to be an extraordinary and highly encouraged sunnah tradition of prophet muhammad p and a way to expiate for ones sins of the previous year.
The best of fasting after ramadhan is fasting allahs month of muharram. He said that these are the best fasts after those of ramadan the 9 th islamic month. However later, fasting was made obligatory in the month of ramadan only. The best part of the month of muharram is the first ten days. Muslims would fast when the jews did not, because people do not fast on a day of celebration. Fasting ashura 10th muharram published by habib bin hilal on 22october2015 22october2015 fasting on the day of ashura, the 10th of muharram as well as a day before or after is one of the sunnah of the prophet muhammad pbuh. A one hundred unit prayer with surahs alfatiha and altawhid. Oct 17, 2015 virtues of the sacred month of muharram. Nov 07, 20 therefore, the muslim fasts on the 9 th of muharram and the 10 th of muharram, and this is a sunnah that has continuedall praise is due to allaahand fasting on this day is emphasized, whilst seeking allaahs reward and in order to thank him. Prophet muhammad stated though fasting on the day of ashura 10th day of muharram is of great merits, one should pray to allah to accept the fast as an expiation for the sins committed in the previous year. Shia muslims spend the day in mourning, while sunni muslims fast on this day. Therefore, the muslim fasts on the 9 th of muharram and the 10 th of muharram, and this is a sunnah that has continued all praise is due to allaah and fasting on this day is emphasized, whilst seeking allaahs reward and in order to thank him. Fasting on ashura some traditions are found in sunni books to the effect that the prophet s.
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