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Name: MIRZA SHUAIB HUSAIN
Country: India
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AFTER GOING THROUGH THE ARTICLES OF MOHARRAM, LET ME REMIND THE MUSLIM BROTHERS THAT MOHARRAM IS NOT A MONTH WHICH IS TO BE CELEBRATED BUT TO MOURN AND BE SAD & GHAMGIEN AS IN THIS MONTH THE GRANDSON OF HOLY PROPHET MOHAMMAD MUSTAFA (SAW) , HAZRAT IMAM HUSAIN(AS) WAS MARTYRED AFTER BLOCKING HIM ACCESS TO WATER AND IN THIRST ALONG WITH HIS SONS, BROTHERS,RELATIVES AND FRIENDS (72 )BY TYRANT AND OPPRESSOR YAZID (LA). A TRAJIC INCIDENT ON THE HOT DESERT PLAINS OF KERBALA . THIS INCIDENT WAS PREDICTED BY HOLY PROPHET TO UMME SALMA (SA)AND EVEN PROPHET (SAW) CRIED AFTER HEARING THIS INCIDENT FROM ANGEL JIBRAEL (AS) THE UMMAT WAS SUPPOSED TO GIVE RECOMPENSE TO HOLY PROPHET (SAW) FOR HIS PROPHETHOOD AND ISLAM BY LOVING HIS NEAR AND DEAR ONE ie. LOVING HIS GRANDSONS AND HIS BELOVED DAUGHTER JANABE FATIMA ZEHRA (SA) AND HAZRAT ALI (AS) AS THEY ARE HIS NEAREST AND DEAREST , BUT ALL OF THEM WERE SUBJECTED TO OPPRESSION & ZULM AND WERE NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE IN PEACE AND FINALLY MARTYRED. MOHARRAM IS REALLY A TEST FOR MUSLIM , LOVERS OF PROPHET MOHAMMAD (SAW)TO GIVE TRIBUTE TO HIM, GIVE CONDOLENCE ,BE SAD AND REMEMBER THIS INCIDENT . LET THE DEPTH OF YOUR HEART WITNESS THIS INCIDENT & CRY , BE SORROWFUL ,AND MOURNFUL . SAY CURSE OF ALLAH BE ON THE KILLERS OF IMAM HUSAIN (AS)AND MAY ALLAH INCREASE CHASTISEMENT AND AZAAB IN MULTIFOLD IN THE GRAVE OF ZAALIM AND JABIR KILLER YAZEED (LA) AND ALL THOSE WHO PLOTTED TO KILL IMAM HUSAIN(AS) MERCILESLY. MAY ALLAH REWARD THOSE LOVERS OF IMAM HUSAIN (AS) WHO REMEMBER HIS THIRST AND ARE SORROWFUL IN HEART AND GIVE CONDOLENCE TO HOLY PROPHET (SAW) AND ARE IN SADNESS FOR THE SAKE OF ALLAH TO GET REWARD FROM ALLAH SUBHAANAHU WA TA'ALA. AMEEN.

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Muharram By Mufti Taqi Usmani - 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. Back to Top 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. Back to Top 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. Back to Top 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 Kathir 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.

Name: shah
Country: United Kingdom
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yazid should be cursed for what he did and so should anyone else who supports him

Name: Sh S B ehuL
Country: Albania
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Name: Fasiha
Country: India
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Name: zishan
Country: United Kingdom
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please provide the right information to the public so they can find out the truth. jazakallah

Name: pritam
Country: Canada
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Name: Syed Ajaz Mehdi Naqvi
Country: India
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In the name Allah, the most merciful, the most high Salutations to the Martyrs of Karbala In the history of the mankind, there is no other event is as grievous as the event or tragedy of Karbala. This event was happened on the 10th day of Moharram called Aashoora, it was a war between the force of the truthfuls and evil ones. The destiny of Islam was at the point of the sword but the sacrifices from the side of the force of Islam who's leader was none other than the grandson of the Holy Prophet Muhammed(s.a.w.a.w.s) Al-Husain ibn Ali ibn Abu Talib(a.s.), saved Islam forever. Islam was saved because of the innumberable sacrifices from the side of Al-Husain(a.s.), sacrifices of children, young and old men from the side of the truthfuls, and on the other hand the forces of evils who's leader was cursed Yazid the son of damned Muawiya ibn damned Abu Sufian were trying their best to destroy Islam. For the information if anyone has any objection why I have called Yazid, Abu Sufian and Muawiya the cursed one then for his satisfaction I am qouting the Hadith of the Holy Prophet Muhammed(s.a.w.a.w.s) from the book of history from the Sunni fiqh, History by Jarir Tabari, one of the eminent ulema of Sunni fiqh, who wrote: "The Holy Prophet saw Abu Sufyan riding a donkey. Mu'awiya was pulling it from the front, and his son, Yazid, was pushing it from behind. The Prophet said, 'Curse be upon the rider, the puller, and the pusher.'I hope no one has any objection now. So the force of God, who's leader was Al-Husain was consist of only 72 soldiers, women and children, and the forces of evils and cursed ones which were led by damned Yazid were in large number. But atlast victory always come to the side of Allah, Allah is most high, so Hazrat Husain(a.s.) became victorious forever, and there is a permanent curse on the damned Yazid and his force and to the enemies of Islam forever . . . According to Shia fiqh the fast on the day of Ashoora ie 10th Moharram is haaraam. Salutions to the Martyrs of Karbala

Name: iram iqbal
Country: United Kingdom
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Name: iram iqbal
Country: United Kingdom
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write the important of the month moharram? this is for my mosque homework? can u help me?

Name: MERVAT
Country: usa
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ASHOURA IS IN THE MONTH OF MUHARRAM WHEN THE PROPHET MUHAMMED'S GRANDSON IMAM EL HUSSEIN WAS KILLED BY YAZID AND MU3AWIYA'S ARMY (ALSO, HIS SON ALI EL AKBAR, SAYEDNA ABBAS, AND OTHERS WERE KILLED AS WELL) . THAT IS WHAT ASHOURA IS AND THE TENTH DAY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT BECAUSE IT IS THE DAY OF IMAM EL HUSSEIN'S DEATH. SO YOU FIX YOUR WEBSITE WITH THE CORRECT INFORMATION!!!

Name: REHA
Country: usa
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i love the article! thnx for helping me with my report! ;)

Name: mohammed
Country: united kingdom
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your site is very interesting on muharram i dident know anything until i found this site!!!!!!

Name: Fahd S Kakakhel
Country: usa
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Nice site!! gave me an insight on Moharram,Karbala etc

Name: Wandering Soul
Country: canada
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I just wanted to say that i agree with 'S' about the enactment and wanted to ask if this source is shia or sunni...

Name: mujahid
Country: india
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asal i agree with all ur points but the point of going to the shrine and visting the graves is not right and is biddat.

Name: S
Country: usa
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Wrestlers and dancers enact scenes depicting the battle at Kerbala. <-- i just wanted to comment on that statement, which is completely false. During Muharram there is no "merriment" or "encating" of scenes of any kind, let alone there being dancers, that is just absurd. I do not know where you got that idea from, but i suggest you re-evaluate your sources. Muharram is a time of mourning our religious figures' deaths, and it certainly does not have anything to do with enactment of scenes by "wrestlers and dancers."

Name: umay
Country: united kingdom
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A.O.A i would just like to say there is not enough on what actually happened in Karbala to get the message across you need to have a more detailed story of how th grandsons of the prophet were beheaded (asthaghfirullah) this would be useful because there are still some people who don't know the true story thank you and Jazakallah

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