What should we do on first day of Muharram?

3 things to do in Muharram

  • Avoid sinning as much as possible. Allah tells us in the Qur’an:
  • Offer voluntary fasts. Abu Hurayrah (r.a) said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: “The best fast after Ramadan is in the month of Allah Muharram.”
  • Fast on the day of Ashoora. The Prophet (peace be upon him) says:

Can we fast first 10 days Muharram?

Unlike Ramadan, fasting on Ashura is not compulsory for any Muslim. “The Messenger of Allah (saw) said: ‘The best of fasting after Ramadan is fasting Allah’s month of Muharram. ‘” (Muslim) The Prophet (saw) encourages us to take up a fast during Muharram, on the 9th and 10th (or 10th and 11th) days of the month.

What does Quran say about Muharram?

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 al-Qi’dah and Dhu al-Hijjah, respectively, immediately preceding Muharram. During these sacred months, warfare is forbidden.

Which days are important in Muharram?

Why is Muharram celebrated? The 10th day of Muharram, called Ashura, is an important day for Muslims. It marks the day Nuh (Noah) left the Ark, and the day that Prophet Musa (Moses) was saved from the Pharaoh of Egypt by God, crossing the Red Sea with his people.

What happened in the first 10 days of Muharram?

On the 10th day of Muharram, also called Ashura, in the 61st year of the Islamic calendar, the fierce Battle of Karbala took place. The battle was fought between a small group of supporters and relatives of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain, and a much larger military of Yazid I, the Umayyad caliph.

What is special about Muharram?

It is a norm for people in the community to fast during the holy Muharram period. Muharram also marks the anniversary of the battle of Karbala, where the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was killed. They remember the massacre on the 10th day, Ashura, with some choosing to fast.

Can we wear new clothes in Muharram?

Moharrum / Ashura is not celebrated by any reasonable person. It is only the lovers of Yazid and his father Muawiyah who celebrate it by giving various foolish justifications. Some Salafi / Wahabis wear white / red clothes on this day and celebrate the victory of “Muslim Caliph” Yazid.

Is Muharram a festival?

Muharram is one of the most significant Islamic festivals. The festival is celebrated in all parts of the country by Muslims and Hindus as well.

When was first Muharram celebrated?

The history of Muharram dates 1443 years back when Prophet Muhammed and his companions were forced to move from Mecca to Medina on the first day of Muharram in Circa 622 AD.

What is the importance of Muharram 9 & 10?

1. According to Prophet Muhhamad fasting on the day of Ashura will kill away all the sins of the previous year. And so, many Muslim followers choose to fast on the ninth and tenth days of this month.