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everyone

Am I right in saying it will be this Thursday (16th of December), insha'Allah ? - I'm in the UK but not sure if it'll make any difference where you are in the world.

I'm intending to fast (insha'Allah).

JZK.

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In India, we will be witnessing it on 17th December This depends on the crescent of the moon at the beginning of the month. Varies from place to place. Please observe your fast either on 9th and 10th of Muharram or on 10th or 11th of Muharram in order to avoid following jews' footsteps. Hope u know this.

got this below article from Euro-Sunni. It may help. i think it was taken up from below link.. Happy reading

http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/Muharram.htm

The Month of Muharram (2010) approaching
by SAFAH » Tue Dec 07, 2010 12:48 pm


The Month of Muharram (2010) approaching

Important dates:

7th of December - Islamic New Year (1 Muharram 1432 H.)
15th of December - (9th Muharram 1432 H.)
16th of December - Day of 'Ashura (10 Muharram 1432 H.)

The Messenger sal Allahu alayhi wa sallam said, “The best fasting after Ramadan is the month of Allah Muharram, and the best prayer after the obligatory prayer is prayer at night.” [Muslim]

Abu Qatada (Radiyallahu 'anh) relates that the Holy Nabi (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim) said that the fast on the 10th of Muharram atones for the sins of the preceding year. [Sahih Muslim]

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (Radiyallahu 'anh) relates that when the Holy Nabi (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim) said: "If I survive till next year, I will definitely observe fast on the 9th of Muharram (as well)." [Sahih Muslim]

This is the day (10th muharram) when Prophet Moses (pbuh) and also Prophet Nooh (pbuh) used to fast. Also it is a confirmed sunnah that Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) also used to fast on this day.

Narrated Ibn Abbas: When the Prophet came to Medina , he found (the Jews) fasting on the day of Ashura (i.e. 10th of Muharram). They used to say: "This is a great day on which Allah saved Moses and drowned the folk of Pharaoh. Moses observed the fast on this day, as a sign of gratitude to Allah."

The Prophet said, "I am closer to Moses than they." So, he observed the fast (on that day) and ordered the Muslims to fast on it.

[Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 55, Number 609]

“This is a righteous day” – in a report narrated by Muslim, [the Jews said:] “This is a great day, on which Allaah saved Moosa and his people, and drowned Pharaoh and his people.”

“Moosa fasted on this day” – a report narrated by Muslim adds: “… in thanksgiving to Allaah, so we fast on this day.”

According to a report narrated by al-Bukhaari: “… so we fast on this day to venerate it.”

A version narrated by Imaam Ahmad adds: “This is the day on which the Ark settled on Mount Joodi , so Nooh fasted this day in thanksgiving.”

“and commanded [the Muslims] to fast on that day” – according to another report also narrated by al-Bukhaari: “He said to his Companions: ‘You have more right to Moosa than they do, so fast on that day.”

Why also to fast on 9th Muharram ?

Messenger of Allah saw that, it is a day (10th muharram) which the Jews and Christians hold in high esteem.

Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When the next year comes, God willing, we would observe fast on the 9th But the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) died before the advent of the next year. [Sahih Muslim, Book 006, Number 2528]

Virtues :

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said:

“…For fasting the day of ‘Aashooraa, I hope that Allaah will accept it as expiation for the year that went before.” [Sahih Muslim, Book 006, Number 2602].

This is from the bounty of Allaah towards us: for fasting one day He gives us expiation for the sins of a whole year. And Allaah is the Owner of Great Bounty.

PLEASE NOTE:

Aashoora : is NOT 'Day of Eid'

and is also NOT 'Day of Sorrow'
Our Rabb (Cherisher and Sustainer)! Accept (this service) from us. Verily, You are the All-Hearing, the All Knowing.” (Qur’ân 2:127)


Trying to Spread the Message.

because its your right to know and my duty to tell the truth!
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Re: The Month of Muharram (2010) approaching
by 'Umar Andrea » Tue Dec 07, 2010 5:42 pm
Muharram
By Mufti Taqi Usmani
Taken from: http://www.albalagh.net/general/muharram.shtml

- Fasting During the Month
- The Day of 'Ashurah'
- Misconceptions and Baseless Traditions
- Lamentations and Mourning

Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Quran says, "The number of the months according to Allah is twelve (mentioned) in the Book of Allah on the day He created heavens and the earth. Among these (twelve months) there are four sanctified."

These four months, according to the authentic traditions, are Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. All the commentators of the Holy Quran are unanimous on this point, because the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, in his sermon on the occasion of his last Hajj, declared: "One year consists of twelve months, of which four are sanctified months, three of them are in sequence; Dhul-Qa'dah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and the fourth is Rajab."

The specific mention of these four months does not mean that any other month has no sanctity, because the month of Ramadan is admittedly the most sanctified month in the year. But these four months were specifically termed as sanctified months for the simple reason that their sanctity was accepted even by the pagans of Makkah.

In fact, every month, out of the twelve, is originally equal to the other, and there is no inherent sanctity that may be attributed to one of them in comparison to the other months. When Allah Almighty chooses a particular time for His special blessings, the same acquires sanctity out of His grace.

Thus, the sanctity of these four months was recognized right from the days of Sayyidina Ibrahim, alayhi salam. Since the Pagans of Makkah attributed themselves to Sayyidina Ibrahim, alayhi salam, they observed the sanctity of these four months and despite their frequent tribal battles, they held it unlawful to fight in these months.

In the Shariah of our Noble Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, the sanctity of these months was upheld and the Holy Quran referred to them as the "sanctified months".

Muharram has certain other characteristics special to it, which are specified below.

Fasting During the Month

The Noble Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has 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. The Hadith cited above signifies that the fasts of the month of Muharram are most rewardable ones among the Nafl or voluntary fasts.

The Hadith does not mean that the award promised for fasts of Muharram can be achieved only by fasting for the whole month. On the contrary, each fast during this month has merit. Therefore, one should avail of this opportunity as much as he can.

The Day of 'Ashurah'

Although Muharram is a sanctified month as a whole, yet, the 10th day of Muharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named 'Ashurah'. According to the Holy Companion Ibn 'Abbas, Radi-Allahu anhu. The Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, when migrated to Madinah, found that the Jews of Madinah used to fast on the 10th day of Muharram. They said that it was the day on which the Holy Prophet Musa (Moses), alayhis salam, and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously and the Pharaoh was drowned in its waters. On hearing this from the Jews, the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, said, "We are more closely rotated to Musa, alayhi salam, than you," and directed the Muslims to fast on the day of 'Ashura'. (Abu Dawood)

It is also reported in a number of authentic traditions that in the beginning, fasting on the day of 'Ashura' was obligatory for the Muslims. It was later that the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory and the fast on the day of 'Ashura' was made optional. Sayyidina 'Aisha, Radi-Allahu anha, has said:

"When the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, came to Madinah, he fasted on the day of 'Ashura' and directed the people to fast. But when the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory, the obligation of fasting was confined to Ramadan and the obligatory nature of the fast of 'Ashura' was abandoned. Whoever so desires should fast on it and any other who so likes can avoid fasting on it." (Sunan Abu Dawud)

However, the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast on the day of 'Ashura' even after the fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory. Abdullah ibn Musa, Radi-Allahu anhu, reports that the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, preferred the fast of 'Ashura' on the fasts of other days and preferred the fasts of Ramadhaan on the fast of 'Ashura'. (Bukhari and Muslim)

In short, it is established through a number of authentic ahadith that fasting on the day of 'Ashura' is Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, and makes one entitled to a great reward.

According to another Hadith, it is more advisable that the fast of 'Ashura' should either be preceded or followed by another fast. It means that one should fast two days: the 9th and 10th of Muharram or the 10th and 11th. The reason of this additional fast as mentioned by the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, is that the Jews used to fast on the day of'Ashura alone, and the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, wanted to distinguish the Muslim way of fasting from that of Jews. Therefore, he advised the Muslims to add another fast to that of 'Ashura'.

Some traditions signify another feature of the day of 'Ashura. According to these traditions, one should be more generous to his family by providing more food to them on this day as compared to other days. These traditions are not very authentic according to the science of Hadith. Yet, some Scholars like Baihaqi and Ibn Hibban have accepted them as reliable.

What is mentioned above is all that is supported through authentic sources about Ashura.

Misconceptions and Baseless Traditions

However, there are some legends and misconceptions with regard to 'Ashura' that have managed to find their way into the minds of the ignorant, but have no support of authentic Islamic sources, some very common of them are these: This is the day on which Adam, alayhi salam, was created. This is the day when Ibrahim, alayhi salam, was born. This is the day when Allah accepted the repentance of Sayyidina Adam, alayhi salam. This is the day when Qiyaamah (doomsday) will take place. Whoever takes bath on the day of 'Ashura' will never get ill.

All these and other similar whims and fancies are totally baseless and the traditions referred to in this respect are not worthy of any credit.

Some people take it as Sunnah to prepare a particular type of meal on the day of 'Ashura'. This practice, too, has no basis in the authentic Islamic sources.

Some other people attribute the sanctity of 'Ashura' to the martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, during his battle with the Syrian army. No doubt, the martyrdom of Sayyidina Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, is one of the most tragic episodes of our history. Yet, the sanctity of 'Ashura' cannot be ascribed to this event for the simple reason that the sanctity of 'Ashura' was established during the days of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, much earlier than the birth of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu.

On the contrary, it is one of the merits of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, that his martyrdom took place on the day of 'Ashura'.

Another misconception about the month of Muharram is that it is an evil or unlucky month, for Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, was killed in it. It is for this misconception that people avoid holding marriage ceremonies in the month of Muharram. This is again a baseless concept, which is contrary to the express teachings of the Holy Quran and the Sunnah. If the death of an eminent person on a particular day renders that day unlucky for all times to come, one can hardly find a day of the year free from this bad luck because every day is associated with the demise of some eminent person. The Holy Quran and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, have liberated us from such superstitious beliefs.

Lamentations and Mourning

Another wrong practice related to this month is to hold the lamentation and mouming ceremonies in the memory of martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu. As mentioned earlier, the event of Karbala is one of the most tragic events of our history, but the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has forbidden us from holding the mourning ceremonies on the death of any person. The people of jahiliyyah (ignorance) used to mourn over their deceased through loud lamentations, by tearing their clothes and by beating their cheeks and chests. The Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, stopped the Muslims from doing all this and directed them to observe patience by saying "Innaa lillaahi wa innaa ilayhi raaji'oon". A number of authentic Ahaadith are available on the subject. To quote only one of them:

"He is not from our group who slaps his checks, tears his clothes and cries in the manner of the people of jahiliyyah." (Sahih Bukhari)

All the authentic jurists are unanimous on the point that the mourning of this type is impermissible. Even Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, shortly before his demise, had advised his beloved sister Sayyidah Zainab, Radi-Allahu anha, at not to mourn over his death in this manner. He said, "My dear sister! I swear upon you that in case I die you shall not tear your clothes, nor scratch your face, nor curse anyone for me or pray for your death." (Al-Kamil, ibn al-Athir vol. 4 pg. 24)

It is evident from this advice of Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu, that this type of mourning is condemned even by the blessed person for the memory of whom these mourning ceremonies are held. Every Muslim should avoid this practice and abide by the teachings of the Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, and his beloved grand child Sayyidna Husain, Radi-Allahu anhu.

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JZK Brother for such an interesting post; much appreciated

And I would like to say that if one offers you their Salaam, the normal way to respond would be to say (not )

Hope you're not offended, Brother.

So to re-cap, is the 10th of Muharram on Thursday (in the UK) ?

[letittbe]

Wa alaykum salam

Monthly Calendar For Muharram 1432 Attached Calendar for the Month of Muharram 1432

Many of us made the effort throughout the UK to sight the Hilal of Muharram but due to heavy clouds in the south and patchy clouds in the north we were not able to sight the Hilal. However we have received news of actual sighting (Muhaqaq Ru'ayat e Basri) from South Africa confirmed by Jamiatul Ulama KZN. We therefore had 29 days of Dhul Hijjah. Islamic New Year and the Month of Muharram 1432 will commence from Tuesday 7th December 2010 (from Maghrib on Monday evening) Insha Allah. Day of Ashura, 10th of Muharram will be on Thursday 16th December 2010 Insha Allah. Saudi Arabia had 30 days of Dhul Hijjah and will also commence the Month of Muharram from Tuesday 7th December based on the pre calculated Umm ul Qura Calendar. http://www.wifaqululama.co.uk/

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JZK Brother for such an interesting post; much appreciated

And I would like to say that if one offers you their Salaam, the normal way to respond would be to say (not )

Hope you're not offended, Brother.

So to re-cap, is the 10th of Muharram on Thursday (in the UK) ?

1. When some one says you shud say but it is better that u answer as Wa-'Alaikum-as-Salaam wa Rahmatullaah or as Wa-'Alaikum-as-Salaam wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh

These 2 links from central-mosque.com will help u Very good site for a beginner like me.
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/fiqhgreet.htm
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salam1.htm

2. As brother quoted earlier, in UK Day of Ashura (10th Muharram - Day of Qiyamah) will befall on 16th Dec. So UK will observe fasts on 15th & 16th OR 16th and 17th.

Wa alaykum salam

Monthly Calendar For Muharram 1432 Attached Calendar for the Month of Muharram 1432

Many of us made the effort throughout the UK to sight the Hilal of Muharram but due to heavy clouds in the south and patchy clouds in the north we were not able to sight the Hilal. However we have received news of actual sighting (Muhaqaq Ru'ayat e Basri) from South Africa confirmed by Jamiatul Ulama KZN. We therefore had 29 days of Dhul Hijjah. Islamic New Year and the Month of Muharram 1432 will commence from Tuesday 7th December 2010 (from Maghrib on Monday evening) Insha Allah. Day of Ashura, 10th of Muharram will be on Thursday 16th December 2010 Insha Allah. Saudi Arabia had 30 days of Dhul Hijjah and will also commence the Month of Muharram from Tuesday 7th December based on the pre calculated Umm ul Qura Calendar.

http://www.wifaqululama.co.uk/ 3. Are u a new revert brother??

Hope I helped.. JZK

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1. When some one says you shud say but it is better that u answer as Wa-'Alaikum-as-Salaam wa Rahmatullaah or as Wa-'Alaikum-as-Salaam wa Rahmatullaahi wa Barakaatuh

These 2 links from central-mosque.com will help u Very good site for a beginner like me.
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/fiqhgreet.htm
http://www.central-mosque.com/fiqh/salam1.htm

2. As brother quoted earlier, in UK Day of Ashura (10th Muharram - Day of Qiyamah) will befall on 16th Dec. So UK will observe fasts on 15th & 16th OR 16th and 17th.


3. Are u a new revert brother??

Hope I helped.. JZK

JZK again for the responses, Brothers - btw, it's permissible to fast on just the 10th.

And no, I'm not a revert.

[letittbe]

JZK again for the responses, Brothers - btw, it's permissible to fast on just the 10th.

Possibly permissible brother but not advised. It's always been preferred throughout Islamic history to fast two days.

[tsovimnpb]

Possibly permissible brother but not advised. It's always been preferred throughout Islamic history to fast two days.

Brother, that's absolutely fine and I don't disagree with you at all, but going by this link :

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/S...=1119503543248

It is noteworthy that Muslim scholars have stated that fasting of `Ashura’ is of three levels as follows:

1. fasting for three days, i.e., on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of Muharram,

2. fasting the 9th and 10th of Muharram, and

3. fasting only the 10th of Muharram.

[tsovimnpb]

Just to add : I've realised that some people in the UK will regard the 10th of Muharram on Thursday, and some on Friday (probably barelvis).

Why do they do this ? - and when shall I fast ? - JZK.

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Salam,

In Lebanon it is in Thursday, So i'll be fasting Tasuaa(Tomorrow) and Ashuraa(After tomorrow).

[NeroASERCH]

Brother, that's absolutely fine and I don't disagree with you at all, but going by this link :

http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/S...=1119503543248

Salaam.

I have read mixed things about the days to fast - should i fast the 3 days or the 2?

If the two then is there any preference of what is better (i.e., the 9th and 10th day or the 10th and 11th day?)

Jazakallah-khair

[tsovimnpb]

Salaam.

I have read mixed things about the days to fast - should i fast the 3 days or the 2?

If the two then is there any preference of what is better (i.e., the 9th and 10th day or the 10th and 11th day?)

Jazakallah-khair

See the earlier link I gave for further info, Brother (http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/S...=1119503543248)

And I've decided to fast today (15th December) and insha'Allah will do so tomorrow and Friday.

[NeroASERCH]

See the earlier link I gave for further info, Brother (http://www.islamonline.net/servlet/S...=1119503543248)

And I've decided to fast today (15th December) and insha'Allah will do so tomorrow and Friday.

Jazakallah,

Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi explains why we fast on the 9th and the 10th which i already knew and outlines the fasting on 3 levels but doesnt explain the basis of fasting the 3 days which is what i would like some more detail to.

I have though decided to fast all 3 days this year as surely only good can come from fasting in Allah's name, last year i fasted 2 days. May Allah (swt) accept all our fasts.

[tsovimnpb]

Jazakallah,

Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi explains why we fast on the 9th and the 10th which i already knew and outlines the fasting on 3 levels but doesnt explain the basis of fasting the 3 days which is what i would like some more detail to.

I have though decided to fast all 3 days this year as surely only good can come from fasting in Allah's name, last year i fasted 2 days. May Allah (swt) accept all our fasts.

Ameen, Brother.

And apologies if there wasn't enough information given in that link.

[hs6KnlcW]

Jazakallah,

Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi explains why we fast on the 9th and the 10th which i already knew and outlines the fasting on 3 levels but doesnt explain the basis of fasting the 3 days which is what i would like some more detail to.

I have though decided to fast all 3 days this year as surely only good can come from fasting in Allah's name, last year i fasted 2 days. May Allah (swt) accept all our fasts.

Aameen...Fasting 3 Days..strange never heard about this..neways..fasting on any day of Muharram reaps great rewards as from below Hadith..

The Messenger said, “The best fasting after Ramadan is the month of Allaah, Muharram, and the best prayer after the obligatory prayer is prayer at night.” [Muslim]

so whenever u fast..pls do it fast..n pray for me.

And Allaah knows the best.

[Dr.Hoodoba]

THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4) WEBSITES ARE SOURCES WHICH STATE THE 10TH OF MUHARRAM 1433 IN THE UK WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE TUESDAY 6TH OF DECEMBER 2011

CLICK THE FOUR LINKS FOR THE INFORMATION

Saudi Gazette
Hizbul Ulama
Wiqaful Ulama
Arab News



When Is 10th Muharram 2011 In The UK?

Tuesday 6th December - 10th Muharram 1433


Bismillahirahmaniraheem
Assalamu alaykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh
Tuesday 6 December 2011 | 10 Muharram 1433 AH

The Month of Muharram

By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah

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Significance Of Muharram
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Glorious Qur’ān:

Lo! The number of the months with Allāh is twelve months by Allāh’s Ordinance in the day that He created the heavens and the earth. Four of them are sacred: that is the right religion. So wrong not yourselves in them...(9:36)

The specification of these four sacred months is stated in a hadīth narrated by Abū Bakrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu that Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Verily time has completed its cycle and returned to its original stage as it was on the day Allāh created the heavens and the earth. The year consists of twelve months, four of which are sacred. Three of them occur consecutively; Dhul Qa‘dah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram, (the fourth being) Rajab of Mudar (named after the tribe of Mudar as they used to respect this month) which occurs between Jamādi‘ul Ākhir and Sha‘bān.” (Bukhārī)

From out of the four sacred months, Muharram has been blessed with certain specific virtues. The noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “The best of fasts besides the month of Ramadān is the fasting of Allāh’s Month of Muharram and the best of salāh besides the fard (compulsory) salāh is the tahajjud salāh (performed after midnight before dawn).” (Muslim)

In another hadīth, Ibn ‘Abbās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu reports that the Messenger of Allāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “He who fasts on the day of ‘Arafāt (9th Dhul Hijjah), his fast will be a compensation for the sins of two years, and one who keeps a fast in the month of Muharram will receive the reward of thirty fasts for each fast.” (Tabrānī, at-Targhīb wat-Tarhīb)

THE DAY OF ‘ĀSHŪRĀ (10th Muharram)

The tenth day of the month of Muharram is known as ‘Āshūrā. It is one of the most important and blessed days in the Islamic calendar. Some ‘ulamā (scholars) are of the opinion that before the fasts of Ramadān, the fast of the day of ‘Āshūrā was compulsory upon the Ummah. This is stated in a hadīth reported by ‘Ā’ishah radhiyallāhu ‘anhā that the noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam ordered the observance of the fast of ‘Āshūrā. However, when the fast of Ramadān became compulsory, then whosoever wished, kept this fast and whosoever desired did not observe this fast. (Bukhārī)

But the Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam, nevertheless, continued to fast this day and encouraged his companions to do the same. Ibn ‘Abbās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu says, “I did not see Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam anxiously await the fast of any day, which he gave preference to over other days, but this day, the day of ‘Āshūrā.” (Bukhārī)

Humayd Ibn ‘Abdur Rahmān radhiyallāhu ‘anhu narrates that he heard Mu‘āwiyah ibn Abī Sufyān radhiyallāhu ‘anhumā on the day of ‘Āshūrā, during the year he performed Hajj, saying on the pulpit, “O the people of Madīnah! Where are your ‘ulamā? I heard Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam saying, ‘This is the day of ‘Āshūrā. Allāh has not enjoined its fasting on you, but I am fasting it. Whosoever wishes, keep (this) fast and whosoever desires do not observe (this fast).’” (Bukhārī)

In another hadīth, Ibn ‘Abbās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu narrates that the noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam came to Madīnah and found the Jews fasting on the day of ‘Āshūrā. Hence the noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam inquired of them, “What is (the significance of) this day on which you fast?” They replied, “This is a great day. On this day Allāh saved Mūsā ‘alayhis salām and his people and drowned Fir‘awn and his nation. Thus Mūsā ‘alayhis salām fasted on this day as a token of thanksgiving, therefore we too fast on this day.” The Messenger of Allāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “We are more worthy of Mūsā and nearer to him than you.” Thereafter, the noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam fasted on this day and ordered (his companions radhiyallāhu ‘anhum) that a fast be kept on this day. (Muslim)

RECOMMENDED DEEDS ON THE DAY OF ‘ĀSHŪRĀ

1) The noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam has exhorted and encouraged his Ummah to fast on this day. Abū Qatādah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu narrates that the noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam was asked regarding the fast of the day of ‘Āshūrā. The noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam replied, “It is a compensation for the (minor) sins of the past year.” (Muslim)

NOTE: It must be borne in mind that wherever a promise of forgiveness of sins is made upon the fulfilment of some action, it is only the minor sins that are forgiven. The major sins are not forgiven without true tawbah (repentance).

2) One should also observe the fast of the 9th or 11th Muharram to safeguard his deed from resemblance with the non-Muslims who fast only on the 10th Muharram. Ibn ‘Abbās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu said, “When Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam observed the fast of the day of ‘Āshūrā and ordered (his companions radhiyallāhu ‘anhum) to fast, they said, ‘O Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam! It is a day revered by the Jews and Christians.’ Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, ‘The coming year, if Allāh wills, we will fast on the ninth (also).’” (Muslim)

Ibn ‘Abbās radhiyallāhu ‘anhu reports that Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Should I live until the coming year, I will definitely fast on the ninth (also).” (Muslim)
The noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “Observe the fast of ‘Āshūrā and oppose the Jews. Fast a day before it or a day after.” (Bayhaqī)
Hence, it is important to either fast on the ninth and tenth of Muharram or the tenth and eleventh. To fast only on the day of ‘Āshūrā is makrūh tanzīhī as stated by ‘Allāmah Ibn ‘Ābidīn Shāmī rahimahullāh.

3) One should be generous to one’s family and dependants and spend more on them than is normally spent. Abū Hurayrah radhiyallāhu ‘anhu reports that Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam said, “One who generously spends on his family on the day of ‘Āshūrā, Allāh will increase (his provision) for the whole year.” (Bayhaqī, at-Targhīb wat-Tarhīb)
This hadīth is not very authentic according to the science of hadīth. However, scholars of hadīth like Bayhaqī and Ibn Hibbān rahimahumallāh have accepted it as reliable.
These are the only actions supported by ahādīth.

ACTS TO REFRAIN FROM

1) It is absolutely clear that the significance of the day of ‘Āshūrā is from the time of the noble Prophet sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam. However, many people regard this day as the day of mourning the martyrdom of Husayn radhiyallāhu ‘anhu. The martyrdom of Husayn radhiyallāhu ‘anhu was indeed a great tragedy, but Islam is not a religion of perpetual mourning. Abū Sa‘īd radhiyallāhu ‘anhu relates that Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam has cursed mourners and those who listen to them. (Abū Dāwūd)

The pages of Islamic History are filled with the blood of the martyrs. Should we begin to mourn the martyrdom of the Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum alone, every other day would be a day of mourning. Thus, to attribute the significance of ‘Āshūrā to the martyrdom of Husayn radhiyallāhu ‘anhu is baseless. Therefore, the host of baseless customs with regard to his martyrdom — mourning, lamenting and displaying grief — must be discarded. If mourning were permissible, then the day of the demise of Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam would have been more worthy for mourning and lamenting.

2) The following misconceptions with regard to ‘Āshūrā are baseless:
• This is the day in which Ādam 'alayhis salām was created.
• This is the day in which Ibrāhīm 'alayhis salām was born.
• This is the day on which Qiyāmah will take place.
• Whoever has a bath on the day of Āshūrā will never get ill.

3) Some regard the tenth of Muharram as a day of ‘Īd. They indulge in adornment, applying surmah (collyrium), wearing new clothes, spending lavishly and cooking a particular type of meal which is not generally prepared. All these actions are regarded as sunnah according to their belief, whereas no authentic narration sanctioning and permitting such actions can be found.

4) Another misconception is that the month of Muharram is an unlucky month; hence marriage ceremonies should be avoided in this month. This concept is again contrary to the teachings of Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam.

Let us observe this great day according to the way of Rasūlullāh sallallahu ‘alayhi wasallam and the Sahābah radhiyallāhu ‘anhum and refrain from all innovations which deprive us of the blessings from Allāh ta’ālā. May Allāh ta’ālā guide us all upon the Straight Path and save us from every act which brings His Displeasure. Āmīn.

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JZK for the info; and Alhamdulillah, it's nearly the 10th of Muharram again; insha'Allah will fast on Sunday and Monday (4th and 5th of Dec)

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Time passes quickly

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When is 10 muharram?

http://www.wifaqululama.co.uk/home/2...-calendar.html

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Is giving gifts to each other on the tenth of muharram a sunnah practice? everyone seems to think so. But recently my teacher was saying that theres no such a practice to be obseved and its actually a bid'ah!