Prophet muhammad pbuh was very keen about fasting on this day. Fasting on muharram 10, known as the day of ashura expiates for the sins of the past year. Muslim the prophet saw encourages us to take up a fast during muharram, on the 9 th and 10 th or 10 th and 11 th days of the month. However, exact date of ashura 2020 depends on your location and sighting of moon of muharram 1442.
In the shia sources there are narrations both for and against fasting on the day of ashura istibsar 2. Sahih muslim abu hurayrah may allah be pleased with him reported. 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. Back back to islam awareness homepage latest news about islam and muslims. It is not a single day and this month is considered as a holy month. One of the virtues of muharram that allah swt has blessed us with is the reward for fasting during the ashura, also known as the 10th of muharram. Sep 29, 2017 the month of muharram, in which ashura falls, is a sacred month. The islamic calendar is based on the lunar changes and hence muharram is not fixed and it keeps on changing. There is nothing wrong with fasting only on ashura. The shia muslims consider muharram as an occasion for religious ceremony whereas the sunni muslims do not celebrate muharram instead they observe fasting. Earlier on, it was obligatory to fast on the 10th of muharram. Most important fast after fardh fasts of ramadhaan is fasting on the day of aashura 10th muharram duration.
Muharram dates for 2020 hijri 1441 muharram 2020 will start on thursday, the 20th of august and last for 29 days until saturday, the 17th of september. When hazrat moosa as and the people of israel were saved from the cruelty of pharaoh. On the contrary, each fast during this month has merit. On what day is it necessary to fast in the month of muharram. It is forbidden for jews to follow the practices of other religions. On this month, in addition it is recommended to achieve the reward of those who sympathize orphans, muslims are also encouraged to fast sunnah there are some sunnah fasting that can be run namely fasting on mondays and thursdays, tasua fasting and fasting ashura. Muharram 2020, month of muharram,muharram fast festivals. The noble prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, has said. 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. A one hundred unit prayer with surahs alfatiha and altawhid second prayer. The best of fasting after ramadan is fasting allahs month of muharram. Muslim reported from abu hurayra allah be pleased with him, that the prophet allah bless him and give him peace said, the best of fasts after the month of ramadan are in the month of allah, which you call muharram.
It is reported from sayyiduna abdullah ibn abbas radiyallahu anhuma that rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wasallam said. On the contrary, fasting any day during this month has its merits. The first month muharram, is a month of great reward and virtue. As regards how many days we fast in muharram, it is recommendable to fast the whole of allahs month muharram for the aforementioned hadeeth narrated by muslim. Luxurious delicacies are prepared on this day and distributed among family, friends and the poor. A one hundred unit prayer with surahs alfatiha and altawhid. Observing sawm on the ninth and tenth of muharram is better than on the tenth and eleventh question. Dec 16, 2010 fasting on muharram 10, known as the day of ashura expiates for the sins of the past year. Specifically, its sunnah way of the prophet for us muslims to fast the tenth of muharram, as we. 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. The virtues of fasting in the month of muharram and its first ten days. The sighting of the new moon ushers in the islamic new year. Jan 16, 2008 no idea what date is the 10 muharram in the jewish calendar if it is on one of the fast days defined by jewish law, then it will correspond and i will be fasting otherwise i wont fast. Hijri calendar, virtues of muharram and ashura fasting.
Fasting benefits in muharram muharram main roza ka faida. The people used to fast on ashura the tenth day of the month of muharram before the fasting of ramadan was made obligatory. So we should not forget to make the dua at the time of breaking the fast as we are busy preparing to break the fast. Ahadith regarding fasting in muharram and the day of ashura 1. Ashura is commemorated on the 10th of muharram in the first month of the islamic lunar calendar. It is not obligatory to fast the month of muharram or any day of it. 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. The mourning starts from the 1st day of muharram and lasts for 10 days until 10th of muharram. There are opportunities for incredible rewards in fasting, charity and prayer, so the month provides a great chance for muslims to seek the inner strength that comes from the. The best of fasts besides the month of ramadhan is the fasting of allahs month of muharram. On top of that we have no desire to show affinity with people we do not see as prpphets.
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. The forum does not change anything from questions, comments and statements received from our readers for circulation in confidentiality. A two unit prayer at the first of which surahs alfatihah. The best part of the month of muharram is the first ten days. The purpose as to why the rasul saw encouraged us to fast was due to it being the day that musa as was saved from the pharaoh. Fasting ashura and virtues of the sacred month of muharram. Sawm on the 10th with the 9th or the 10th with the 11th of muharram. The best of fasting after ramadaan is fasting allaahs month of muharram. Also, fasting the 9th of muharram is highly recommended by the sunnah.
Dec 09, 2010 imam yaser birjas,explains the importance of fasting in muharram expecially 10th and the 9th. Dec 17, 2009 fatwas almuharram fatwas which is better. Unlike ramadan, fasting on ashura is not compulsory for any muslim. The prophet said, the most virtuous fasting after the month of ramadan is the one performed in the month of muharram, which is.
Bukhari there are many lessons we can learn from this month, of which we shall discuss. 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. Fasting on the 10th of muharram ashura is the best fast after ramadan. But given that fasting on aashooraa is mustahabb rather than obligatory, or waajib, people are not commanded to look for the crescent of the new moon of muharram as they are to do in the case of ramadaan and shawwaal. Muharram askislampedia online islamic encyclopedia.
There is a great reward for fasting on 9th and 10th of muharram the day of ashura. However later, fasting was made obligatory in ramadan only. A paper on hadiths of month of muharram a regrettable fact of todays world is that many persons would seek determination and true intention at a years outset to lead a better life only to witness passing days and months. 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. 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. Fasting aashooraa for what does it offer expiation. People also exchange greetings to welcome the new year. 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. 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. Assalaamu alaikum, this is reminder that thursday, september 20, 2018 will mark the 10th of muharram, 1440, in which the fasting is recommended by adding one day before or after the it or both. What is the ruling on observing sawm fast on the day of ashura 10th. This means that good deeds will bring about a greater reward while sins will be considered far more serious.
It does not mean that the award promised for the fast of muharram can be achieved only by fasting for the whole month. Home must read here is why muslims should observe fasts on 9th and 10th muharram. Muharram is a month of sanctity, in which worship is more rewarding than other months. Fasting during the month of muharram has special meaning and the prophet pbuh has highly encouraged it. I never knew about fasting in muharram and so far i havent found it in the quran that it says to fast during these days. Muharram is one of the four months considered to be holy as per the calendar.
Imaam alnawawi, may allaah have mercy on him, said. Muharram fairs and festivals in kerala kerala kerala. One of many months in the hijriah year which is glorified by allah subhanahu wa taala is the month of muharram. The best of fasting after ramadan is fasting gods month of muharram.
Fasting on the day of ashura has been a tradition even before fasting was made obligatory upon the muslims. During this month, while on a journey, hazrat imam hussain, his family members and a number of his followers were surrounded by the forces of yazid, the muslim ruler of the time. Each day of muharram fast is equal to 1 month of fasting. Imam yaser birjas,explains the importance of fasting in muharram expecially 10th and the 9th. Muharram fasting fasting in muharram, significance of. I will now proceed to answer your question about fasting on the 9th of muharram in addition to the 10th. T who said fasting is only for me and is me that will give its reward. The benefits of muharram fasting that every muslim must. Is there any hadith mentioning special rewards for fasting first ten 10 days of muharram. Ashura is the tenth day of muharram and holds special significance. The above was only an introduction on fasting on ashura that i thought might be interesting for some of the readers. From what we have been conveyed in the quran and sunnah, it is a month that holds many virtues. 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. Some muslim americans choose to fast during this month, although fasting is not obligatory.
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. Benefitting from muharram the prophet peace be on him encouraged his companions to increase their good deeds in muharram, as it is one of the four sacred months. Altirmidhi said, it is reported from ibn abbas that he said to fast on the ninth and tenth of the month and to do so differently from the jews, and this tradition is the same as was said by alshafii, ahmad, and ishaq. This is a month of grief for the family of the holy prophet as. Muharram is one of the four sanctified months in the islamic calendar. Here is why muslims should observe fasts on 9th and 10th. The messenger of allah peace and blessings of allah be upon him said. 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. These are readytouse muharram worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the muharram which is the first of the four sacred months in the islamic calendar. Fasting in muharram the prophet peace be on him said. Ashure or noahs pudding is a firm fixture, with traditionally at least. As far as the fast of ashura, it is better for a man to do imsak not fasting, as it. Ahadith regarding fasting in muharram and the day of ashura.
However, in light of what i have cited below, it is understood that fasting during the first ten days of muharram are indeed more rewarding. Making the most of the sacred month of muharram hizb ut. Fasting during the month the noble prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam, has said. Go through the article to find some sms greetings and text messages on muharram. And on that day the kaba used to be covered with a cover. The holy prophet muhammad sallallahualayhiwasallam said. Virtues of the sacred month of muharram, its first ten. Therefore, increasing the amount of fasting in muharram is encouraged. The best of fasts besides the month of ramadan is the fast during allahs month of muharram and the best of salaats besides the fardh obligatory salaat is the tahajjud salaah performed after midnight. Here are some activities that are recommended for the. This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about muharram across 24 indepth pages. The month of almuharram and fasting on the day of ashoorah. The month of muharram, with the sighting of the new moon the islamic new year is ushered in. Fasting during muharram general islamic discussion.
Its stated that if you fast on thursday, friday and saturday in month of muharram you will get benefits of more than 700 years prayer. Here is why muslims should observe fasts on 9th and 10th muharram. Fasting on 10th of muharram islamic community center of. 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. The first day of this month is celebrated as the muslim new year. For fasting the day of ashura, i hope that allah will accept it as expiation for the year that went before.
Sep 09, 2019 fasting on muharram 10, known as the day of ashura, expiates for the sins of the past year. 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. Prophet mohammed is reported in the hadeeth to have said that. The messenger of allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, the best prayer after the prescribed prayers is a prayer offered in the middle of the night. The month of muharram and fasting on the day of ashura. I have qadaah fasts am i allowed to keep the muharram fast or do i need to complete my outstanding fasts first. Muharram, the first month of our hijri calendar, is almost upon us.
Muharram 2020 when is muharram 2020 holiday times around. When the companions were ordered by prophet muhammad pbuh to fast on ashura, they showed their concern that the jews and christians also fast on. Fastinginmuharramthedayofaashooraadrmurtazabinbaksh scanner internet archive html5 uploader 1. Scholars hold various opinions regarding fasting the tenth day of muharram with regard to whether it was obligatory before the fasting in ramadan became obligatory or not, and there are two opinions regarding this issue. The messenger of allah, peace and blessings be upon him, ordered fasting on the day of ashura, the tenth of almuharram. Be careful during the sacred month of muharram farhat hashmi. This site says so according to some hadith, but they also quote an ayahthe ayah doesnt seem to say anything about fasting though.
Fasting in muharram sayyiduna abu hurayrah radhiyallahu anhu reported that rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said, the best of fasting after ramadan is fasting in allahs month of muharram. So we muslims have fasting on 9 and 10 both sahih muslim, book 006, number 2528. Day of ashura or 10 muharram 2020 is expected to take place on the 28th and 29th of august 2020 9th and 10th muharram accordingly. There are other narrations that encourage fasting during all the sacred months i. Fasting in muharram fasting during the month of muharram is of great merits in islam, especially on the 10th day. Several tabiun and other scholars have selected muharram as the best of these four months. The one who observes the fast of the day of arafah will have two years of his sins forgiven, and the one who fasts during the month of muharram, for each day that he fasts he will receive the reward of fasting.
The day of ashura or ashurah is known as the most sacred day in the month of muharram. From out of the four sacred months, muharram has been blessed with certain specific virtues. I havent seen any specific reward in the hadith for this. Muharram sms text messages on muharram, muharram sms greetings. The best fasts after the fasts of ramadan are those of the month of muharram. Fasting in muharram was obligatory and these were the first fasts observed by the muslims as a part of their religious activities. The best of fasting after ramadhan is fasting allahs month of muharram. Many shiites across the world mark ashura, the tenth day of the month of muharram, with selfflagellation image. Oct 10, 2016 addition to fasting on the 10th of muharram, it was instructed to add another day to differ from the nonmuslims. The hadeeth cited above signifies that fasting in the month of muharram is the most rewardable among voluntary fasting. Observe fasting on the day of ashura, but differ from the jews and fast one day before it and one day after it.
Abu hurayrah narrated that the prophet sallallaahu alayhi wa sallam said. The best fasting after the month of ramadaan is the month of allaah, the muharram saheeh muslim. 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. The month of muharram, in which ashura falls, is a sacred month. Dates and weekday when muharram starts and ends for the year 2020. The tenth day of muharram is the day of ashura, which to shia muslims is part of the mourning of muharram. A person does not have to fast for the whole month. Fasting on the tenth day of muharram, called ashura, is particularly important, as it supposed to lead to great rewards. 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. Muharram 2018 first month of new islamic year 1440. Fasting during the entire 10 days of muharram hadith answers.
Masha allah one who is fasting will have two joys one at the time of breaking hisher fast and the other joy is at the time when he meets his creator allah s. And the best of prayer after the obligatory prayer. The best fast after the month of ramadan is fasting in the month of allah, almuharram. Addition to fasting on the 10th of muharram, it was instructed to add another day to differ from the nonmuslims. 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. When hazrat noohs ark as came to rest to mount judi he observed fast in order to thank allah for his mercy. Aslamo 3alikum, i dont think there is any niyyat for the fast of 10th muharram. Many muslims engage in voluntary prayer, including evening prayer, during muharram. H has narrated several times about the importance of fasting in muharram. It is also mustahab to fast on the th, 14th and 15th days of muharram, just as it is in all other islamic months. Muhammad pbuh advised his companions to perform fasting on the ninth, tenth and eleventh days of the month of muharram.
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