Muslims across the globe are celebrating all over the world with the Islamic New Year which falls on the 1st day of Muharram.
It is believed that the month of Muharram that we are within is among the four holy month (Ashurul Hurum) in Islam. In accordance with Islamic rules, the four sacred months are Dhul-Qadah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab.
According to Surah at-Taubah Verse 36 Allah SWT wills believers revere and honor the four holy months. Thus, combat and war during these holy seasons have been restricted and suspended to permit commerce and peaceful coexistence. With this ban the pilgrims and guests of Holy Kabah, the Sacred House ( Holy Kabah) are able to be able to worship Allah SWT with peace and quiet.
The month that the Prophet Muhammad SAWW called Syarullahil Muharram which translates to ” The Sacred Month of Allah”, is also the most favorable month following Ramadan The month when Muslims are urged to fast for as long as they can, particularly on the 10th day of the month known for its Ashura Day.
10 Muharram or Ashura, or the Day of Ashura is the day on which Allah has saved the Prophet Musa (A.S) as well as his family and people, and also drowned Pharaoh as well as his people. This is why it is believed that the prophet Musa (A.S) as well as his followers used to be fasting on Ashura as a sign in gratitude towards Allah SWT. In the Prophet SAW stated that the fasting day of Ashura will erase minor wrongs that we’ve committed over the previous year.
Ashura Day is also commemorated as the day commemorating the martyrdom of the Prophet’s beloved grandson Iman Hussain (R.A), and his fellow soldiers were mercilessly killed fighting the oppression of Ummayad Caliph Yazid I at the Karbala Battle. Karbala.
Best Muharram Quotes
Here are some Muharram quotes to give us more insight into this blessed month:
1. “The month of Muharram is one of the four holy months (Ashurul Hurum), in which bad deeds are prohibited.” – (Surah At-Taubah: 36)
2. “The best time to fast after Ramadan is Muharram” – Prophet Muhammad SAWW
3. “Every fast in the month of Muharram will be given a reward of 30 fasts.” – Prophet Muhammad PBUH
4. “Injustice done in the month of Muharram is one of the major sins.” – Abu Qatadah ra
5. “Fasting on the tenth day of the month of Muharram can atone for the sins of the year that has just passed.” – Sahih Muslim
6. “The month of Muharram is the month of Allah.” – Rasulullah SAWW
7. “Whoever provides spaciousness (goodness) for himself and his family on the day of Ashura or the tenth day of Muharram, then Allah will provide him with spaciousness throughout the year.” – Al-Baihaqi
8. “In the month of Muharram, there is a day when Allah accepts the repentance of one person and forgives another.” – Al-Baihaqi in the Book of Fadha’il Al-Auqat
9. “A Muslim who gives charity on the tenth day of Muharram will be rewarded as if he had given charity throughout the year.” – Imam Ibn Rajab al-Hambali
10. “It was in the month of Muharram that Prophet Adam’s efforts to repent were accepted and forgiven by Allah SWT.” – Ubaid bin Umair
What’s the significance of Muharram?
The message for this month is a reminder of the sacrifices of Imam Hussain (R.A) to defend Islam. He was willing to sacrifice himself and his family in order to save Islam by refusing to swear loyalty to Yazid the brutal ruler.
What are Muharram simple terms?
In simple terms, Muharram means Forbidden or sacred. Certain activities (such such as warfare) are not permitted during this month.
What’s special about Muharram?
This month, Muharram is among the most sacred months of the Islamic calendar, as Muslims all over the world mourn the loss of Imam Hussain (R.A.) the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) along with their families members during the Battle of Karbala.
