[Nfvzjvcl]

Can someone please confirm this?

Jazakallah

[capeAngedlelp]

Depends where you are. I think 8th of Muharram = 5th January in North America.

Wallah 'Alam

[Phlkxkbh]

Can someone please confirm this?

Jazakallah

Depends where you are. I think 8th of Muharram = 5th January in North America.

Wallah 'Alam

Salam .

This is the correct date

9 Muharram 1430

5 January 2009

[capeAngedlelp]

well according to both hilal sighting authorities (http://www.hilalsighting.org/,http://www.hilalcommittee.com/ ) and ISNA, 10th of Muharram will be on Wednesday January 7th 2009 i.e. today is 8th of Muharram.

[Roker]

Can someone please confirm this?

Jazakallah

Tuesday is the 9th of Muharram and wednesday is the 10th of Muharram and thursday is the 11th of Muharram in the UK! so fast 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th!

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]

Abu Huraira (Radiyallahu 'anh) reports that the Holy Nabi (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallim) said that after Ramadan, the fasts of Muharram have the greatest excellence. [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]

Giving in Charity on the Day of `Ashura’

It has been reported from Abd Allah ibn `Amr ibn al-`As (Allah be pleased with him), that “Whoever fasts `Ashura’ it is as if he has fasted the entire year. And whoever gives charity this day it is like the charity of an entire year.”

[55Beaphable]

around my area everyones saying that the 10th is today i.e tuesday. i don't know whats happening, too much confusion.

[gSjQEEmq]

It depends if you follow saudi or the waifaq criteria. Saudi seems to be a day ahead.

[QxmFwtlam]

Monday is the 8th. Tuesday is the 9th. Wednesday is the 10th.

This is for North America and is based on local moonsighting.

[DoroKickcrofe]

Asalamualaikum
I recieved the following email could someone please clarify.

Announcements based on Calculations or sightings in other locations of the world: Islamic Council of Norway have offically declared 01.01.1430 hijri to be on Monday, December 29, 2008.

Saudi Arabia officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Monday, December 29, 2008.

India, Pakistan and Bangladesh officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Tuesday, December 30,
Hizb ul Ulama Uk and Jamiat Ulama Uk (CMC) has officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Sunday, December 28, 2008. (This news is very disturbing as uptil now these groups followed Saudi announcements blindly. Note: Moon was not sightable anywhere in the world on this day, so where did they get the Sahaadah from? Also note the impossible two day difference.)

[doogiehoussi]

Asslamo Allaikum,

I believe that dates for North America/Europe/Saudia are the same which are:

a) 09th of Muharram 1430 on Tuesday the 06th of January 2008
b) 10th of Muharram 1430 on Wednesday the 07th of January 2008

I believe that Saudia this year has changed its PRE-CALCULATED date for Muharram and gone one day ahead therefore all dates are now aligned.

http://www.moonsighting.com/1430muh.html

The simple solution to all people in North America & Europe is to follow the Sunnah and follow local Moonsighting and that way you won't be confused.

Wifaqul-Ulama Announcement for UK Residents:

http://www.wifaqululama.co.uk/

Sighting the Hilal for Muharram 1430AHMany Muslims throughout the UK did make the effort try to sight the moon of Muharram after Maghrib on the 27th ofDecember 2008, but all reported 'Negative sighting'. We did not receive news of a reliable sighting from any country to theEast of UK, hence the Wifaq Ul Ulama declares Thirty days for the month of Dhul Hijjah. The First of Muharram will be onMonday the 29th of December, and the day of Aashuraa will be on Wednesday the 7th of January, InshaAllah. Monthlycalendar to follow.

Hilal Committe for American Residents:

http://www.hilalsighting.org/content/view/97/1/

Hilalsighting Committee of North America would like to confirm that there were several verifiable reports of sightings of the Muharram Crescent after the sunset on Sunday December 28th, 2008. The reports were received from Miami, Austin, Orlando, Dallas, San Jose (CA), etc..

The astronomical data also strongly predicted the possibility of naked-eye sighting in most of North America.

Therefore,we announce that Monday, December 29, 2008 is the first date of Muharram 1430.

Islamic Date in Saudia:

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/ (Saudi Gazette: Take a look at the date)

http://www.spa.gov.sa/viewphotonews....=31735_T33.JPG (Saudi Press Agency: Take a look at the date)


Shaykh Uthaymeen (RA), Saudi Mufti tells people to follow their local Moon:

As we in India are keen to fast on the day of ‘Arafah, but the Hijri date in India is different from the date in Saudi: when the date in India is the 8th of the month, it is the 9th in Saudi. Should I fast on the 8th – which is the 9th in Saudi – or should I fast according to the date in India?

These are the type of question arrive every time when Ramadan comes or the day of Arafah comes Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked: what if the day of ‘Arafah is different because of the moon being sighted at different times in different countries? Should we fast according to the moon sighting in the country where we are or according to the moon sighting in al-Haramayn (the two Holy Sanctuaries)?

He replied: This is based on a difference of opinion among the scholars: Is there only one moon sighting for the whole world or does it vary according to when the moon rises in different places?

The correct view is that it varies according to when the moon rises in different places. For example, if the moon is sighted in Makkah, and today is the ninth, and it is sighted elsewhere one day before Makkah, and the day of ‘Arafah in Makkah is the tenth for them, it is not permissible for them to fast on this day because it is Eid. Similarly if it so happens that they sight the moon after Makkah, and the 9th in Makkah is the 8th for them, then they should fast the day that is the 9th for them, which is the 10th in Makkah. This is the correct view, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When you see it (the new moon) fast and when you see it break your fast.” Those who did not see the moon in their own location have not seen it. Just as people are unanimously agreed that the times for dawn and sunset vary according to their own location, so too the months are also worked out by location, just like the daily timings. Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 20.

And he (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about some people who worked in the Saudi embassy in a foreign country, who said that they were having a problem concerning the fast of Ramadaan and the fast on the day of ‘Arafah. The brothers there had split into three groups:

One group said: we will fast with Saudi and break the fast with Saudi.

Another group said: we will fast with the country where we are living and break the fast with them.

The last group said: we will fast Ramadaan with the country where we are living, but we will fast the day of ‘Arafah with Saudi.

They asked the Shaykh to provide them with a detailed answer concerning the Ramadaan fast and fasting the day of ‘Arafah, whilst noting that for the past five years, in the country where they were living neither Ramadaan nor the day of ‘Arafah had been observed on the same days as in Saudi; their Ramadaan started one or two days after it had been announced in Saudi, and sometimes three days after.

He replied:
In the name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

The scholars (may Allaah have mercy on them) differed concerning the issue when the moon is sighted in one part of the Muslim world and not in another: do all the Muslims have to act on the basis of that, or only those who sighted it and the people who live in the same region, or only those who sighted it and the people who live under the same government? There are many different points of view.

The most correct view is that the matter should be referred to those who have knowledge of it. If the moon rises at the same point for two countries they become like one country, so if it is sighted in one of them that ruling applies to the other. But if the rising points differ, then each country has its own ruling. This is the view favoured by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him); this is the apparent meaning of the texts of the Qur’aan and Sunnah and what is implied by analogy.

In the Qur’aan it says (interpretation of the meaning):

“So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Sawm (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allaah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allaah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allaah is the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him” [al-Baqarah 2:185]

What is implied by this verse is that whoever does not see it is not obliged to fast.

In the Sunnah, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When you see it (the new moon) then fast, and when you see it, break your fast.” What is implied by this hadeeth is that if we did not see it we are not obliged to fast or to break the fast.

With regard to analogy, the times for starting and ending the fast each day should be worked out in each country on its own, according to the local times of sunrise and sunset. This is a point on which there is scholarly consensus. So you see the people in east Asia starting their fast before the people of west Asia, and breaking their fast before them, because dawn breaks for the former before the latter, and the sun sets for the former before the latter.

Once this is established with regard to the times for starting and ending the daily fast, it also applies to the start and end of the monthly fast. There is no difference between them.

But if many regions come under the same government, and the ruler gives the command for the fast to start or end, then his command must be followed, because this is a matter of scholarly dispute but the command of the ruler dispels that dispute.

Based on the above, you should fast and break your fast along with the people of the country where you are living, whether that is in accordance with your country of origin or not. Similarly on the day of ‘Arafah you should follow the country where you are living.
by Muhammad al-Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, 28/8/1420 AH. Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 19

[DoroKickcrofe]

Asalamualaikum
I recieved the following email could someone please clarify.According to this Information Muharram 10 is on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.

Announcements based on Calculations or sightings in other locations of the world: Islamic Council of Norway have offically declared 01.01.1430 hijri to be on Monday, December 29, 2008.

Saudi Arabia officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Monday, December 29, 2008.

India, Pakistan and Bangladesh officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Tuesday, December 30,
Hizb ul Ulama Uk and Jamiat Ulama Uk (CMC) has officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Sunday, December 28, 2008. (This news is very disturbing as uptil now these groups followed Saudi announcements blindly. Note: Moon was not sightable anywhere in the world on this day, so where did they get the Sahaadah from? Also note the impossible two day difference.)

[doogiehoussi]

Asalamualaikum
I recieved the following email could someone please clarify.According to this Information Muharram 10 is on Wednesday in Saudi Arabia.

Announcements based on Calculations or sightings in other locations of the world: Islamic Council of Norway have offically declared 01.01.1430 hijri to be on Monday, December 29, 2008.

Saudi Arabia officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Monday, December 29, 2008.

India, Pakistan and Bangladesh officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Tuesday, December 30,
Hizb ul Ulama Uk and Jamiat Ulama Uk (CMC) has officially declared Muharram 1, 1430 hijri to be on Sunday, December 28, 2008. (This news is very disturbing as uptil now these groups followed Saudi announcements blindly. Note: Moon was not sightable anywhere in the world on this day, so where did they get the Sahaadah from? Also note the impossible two day difference.)

Asslamo Allaikum,

I have been unable to actually find the Saudi announcement but here is a repost and YES most Mosques (which follow Saudia) simply print Saudi dates and don't actually check anything back in Saudia. Most laymen simply look at their timetable or listen to their Maulana/Shaykh/Scholar announce the date and no checking actually takes place!


I believe that dates for North America/Europe/Saudia are the same which are:

a) 09th of Muharram 1430 on Tuesday the 06th of January 2008
b) 10th of Muharram 1430 on Wednesday the 07th of January 2008

I believe that Saudia this year has changed its PRE-CALCULATED date for Muharram and gone one day ahead therefore all dates are now aligned.

http://www.moonsighting.com/1430muh.html

The simple solution to all people in North America & Europe is to follow the Sunnah and follow local Moonsighting and that way you won't be confused.

Wifaqul-Ulama Announcement for UK Residents:

http://www.wifaqululama.co.uk/

Sighting the Hilal for Muharram 1430AHMany Muslims throughout the UK did make the effort try to sight the moon of Muharram after Maghrib on the 27th ofDecember 2008, but all reported 'Negative sighting'. We did not receive news of a reliable sighting from any country to theEast of UK, hence the Wifaq Ul Ulama declares Thirty days for the month of Dhul Hijjah. The First of Muharram will be onMonday the 29th of December, and the day of Aashuraa will be on Wednesday the 7th of January, InshaAllah. Monthlycalendar to follow.

Hilal Committe for American Residents:

http://www.hilalsighting.org/content/view/97/1/

Hilalsighting Committee of North America would like to confirm that there were several verifiable reports of sightings of the Muharram Crescent after the sunset on Sunday December 28th, 2008. The reports were received from Miami, Austin, Orlando, Dallas, San Jose (CA), etc..

The astronomical data also strongly predicted the possibility of naked-eye sighting in most of North America.

Therefore,we announce that Monday, December 29, 2008 is the first date of Muharram 1430.

Islamic Date in Saudia:

http://www.saudigazette.com.sa/ (Saudi Gazette: Take a look at the date)

http://www.spa.gov.sa/viewphotonews....=31735_T33.JPG (Saudi Press Agency: Take a look at the date)


Shaykh Uthaymeen (RA), Saudi Mufti tells people to follow their local Moon:

As we in India are keen to fast on the day of ‘Arafah, but the Hijri date in India is different from the date in Saudi: when the date in India is the 8th of the month, it is the 9th in Saudi. Should I fast on the 8th – which is the 9th in Saudi – or should I fast according to the date in India?

These are the type of question arrive every time when Ramadan comes or the day of Arafah comes Shaykh Ibn ‘Uthaymeen (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked: what if the day of ‘Arafah is different because of the moon being sighted at different times in different countries? Should we fast according to the moon sighting in the country where we are or according to the moon sighting in al-Haramayn (the two Holy Sanctuaries)?

He replied: This is based on a difference of opinion among the scholars: Is there only one moon sighting for the whole world or does it vary according to when the moon rises in different places?

The correct view is that it varies according to when the moon rises in different places. For example, if the moon is sighted in Makkah, and today is the ninth, and it is sighted elsewhere one day before Makkah, and the day of ‘Arafah in Makkah is the tenth for them, it is not permissible for them to fast on this day because it is Eid. Similarly if it so happens that they sight the moon after Makkah, and the 9th in Makkah is the 8th for them, then they should fast the day that is the 9th for them, which is the 10th in Makkah. This is the correct view, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When you see it (the new moon) fast and when you see it break your fast.” Those who did not see the moon in their own location have not seen it. Just as people are unanimously agreed that the times for dawn and sunset vary according to their own location, so too the months are also worked out by location, just like the daily timings. Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 20.

And he (may Allaah have mercy on him) was asked about some people who worked in the Saudi embassy in a foreign country, who said that they were having a problem concerning the fast of Ramadaan and the fast on the day of ‘Arafah. The brothers there had split into three groups:

One group said: we will fast with Saudi and break the fast with Saudi.

Another group said: we will fast with the country where we are living and break the fast with them.

The last group said: we will fast Ramadaan with the country where we are living, but we will fast the day of ‘Arafah with Saudi.

They asked the Shaykh to provide them with a detailed answer concerning the Ramadaan fast and fasting the day of ‘Arafah, whilst noting that for the past five years, in the country where they were living neither Ramadaan nor the day of ‘Arafah had been observed on the same days as in Saudi; their Ramadaan started one or two days after it had been announced in Saudi, and sometimes three days after.

He replied:
In the name of Allaah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful

The scholars (may Allaah have mercy on them) differed concerning the issue when the moon is sighted in one part of the Muslim world and not in another: do all the Muslims have to act on the basis of that, or only those who sighted it and the people who live in the same region, or only those who sighted it and the people who live under the same government? There are many different points of view.

The most correct view is that the matter should be referred to those who have knowledge of it. If the moon rises at the same point for two countries they become like one country, so if it is sighted in one of them that ruling applies to the other. But if the rising points differ, then each country has its own ruling. This is the view favoured by Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah (may Allaah have mercy on him); this is the apparent meaning of the texts of the Qur’aan and Sunnah and what is implied by analogy.

In the Qur’aan it says (interpretation of the meaning):

“So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Sawm (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Sawm (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allaah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allaah [i.e. to say Takbeer (Allaahu Akbar: Allaah is the Most Great)] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him” [al-Baqarah 2:185]

What is implied by this verse is that whoever does not see it is not obliged to fast.

In the Sunnah, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When you see it (the new moon) then fast, and when you see it, break your fast.” What is implied by this hadeeth is that if we did not see it we are not obliged to fast or to break the fast.

With regard to analogy, the times for starting and ending the fast each day should be worked out in each country on its own, according to the local times of sunrise and sunset. This is a point on which there is scholarly consensus. So you see the people in east Asia starting their fast before the people of west Asia, and breaking their fast before them, because dawn breaks for the former before the latter, and the sun sets for the former before the latter.

Once this is established with regard to the times for starting and ending the daily fast, it also applies to the start and end of the monthly fast. There is no difference between them.

But if many regions come under the same government, and the ruler gives the command for the fast to start or end, then his command must be followed, because this is a matter of scholarly dispute but the command of the ruler dispels that dispute.

Based on the above, you should fast and break your fast along with the people of the country where you are living, whether that is in accordance with your country of origin or not. Similarly on the day of ‘Arafah you should follow the country where you are living.
by Muhammad al-Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen, 28/8/1420 AH. Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 19

[jenilopaz]

incorrect info on this thread. ONLY a portion of Deobandi masjids in the UK started the month from Sunday 28th - no one else.

London Central Mosque (main UK Arab masjid), East London Mosque, Masjid Tawheed in Leyton (strong salafi masjid and normally hosts official saudi gov ulama) and Islam Channel all follow Saudi and always have. They along with every other Arab masjid, non deobandi masjid/org who follow saudi started the same as Wifaq and Batley - Monday 29th.

Well and truly mind boggling that the deobandi saudi following masjids and arab masjids etc have for the past 20 years (so thats about 240 months) started the month on exactly the same day. but this month??

And before someone says that the deobandi saudi following masjids follow the elaan of new month given by Saudi's Mujlis Qaza ul Aa'laa then do you really think the deobandi masjids have stronger contacts with Saudi then the Arab Masjids

[DoroKickcrofe]

incorrect info on this thread. ONLY a portion of Deobandi masjids in the UK started the month from Sunday 28th - no one else.

London Central Mosque (main UK Arab masjid), East London Mosque, Masjid Tawheed in Leyton (strong salafi masjid and normally hosts official saudi gov ulama) and Islam Channel all follow Saudi and always have. They along with every other Arab masjid, non deobandi masjid/org who follow saudi started the same as Wifaq and Batley - Monday 29th.

Well and truly mind boggling that the deobandi saudi following masjids and arab masjids etc have for the past 20 years (so thats about 240 months) started the month on exactly the same day. but this month??

And before someone says that the deobandi saudi following masjids follow the elaan of new month given by Saudi's Mujlis Qaza ul Aa'laa then do you really think the deobandi masjids have stronger contacts with Saudi then the Arab Masjids

The Pro Saudi Jamiat Ulama and Hizbul Ulama posted the calender of Muharram 1430 to the Masajids in England, they put Muharram 1 on Sunday,many Masajids have put this Calender on the Masjid Notice board so according to this Information the Masajids made announcement of Muharram 10 for Tuesday.

[jenilopaz]

yes thats what we're saying - as Br Muadh said people dont bother to actually check up the date in Saudi - but then again they, saudi debandi masjids, have got it right since following them over past 240 odd months so why would they check?

[Phlkxkbh]

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When Is 10th Muharram 2011 In The UK?

Tuesday 6th December - 10th Muharram 1433


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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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