Muharram 2021 starts on the night of Monday, August 9th and ends at sundown on Tuesday, September 7th.
Muharram is the start of a brand-new Islamic year! It is among the most spiritual months of Islam, a day where your true blessings are increased and significantly rewarded. Muharram likewise marks the anniversary of the fight of Karbala, where prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain was eliminated. It’s a day of grief however also a tip of remembrance, sacrifice and faith.
The word Muharram literally means forbidden. Thus, During the month of Muharram, certain acts become forbidden as they would violate the sacredness of the occasion. During this month, warfare is prohibited.
On the 10th day of Muharram, Imam Hussain Ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW), was killed at the Karbala battle. The soldiers of Yazid killed him in 680 A.D., during the battle of Karbala (present-day Iraq). Muslims mourn Imam Hussein’s death and those of his relatives since then. Ashura marks the anniversary of the massacre, and some people fast on this day. Prophet Muhammad said that fasting on Ashura will wipe away all sins committed during the previous year. Therefore, many Muslims fast on the ninth and tenth days of this month.
Numerous Muslims still think Muharram is a unfortunate month due to the occurrence of Karbala. We know that it was an unfortunate occasion but remember one thing that according to Sahih Muslim: 1163 (a) and Tirmidhi: 438, this is Allah’s month. How can Allah’s month be unfortunate for His servants? On the contrary, it is one of the accomplishments of Husain (R.A.) that his martyrdom occurred on the day of Ahsura.
Muharram is the month when fasting is strongly recommended (though fasting the entire month is only recommended in Ramadan).
Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram and is the most spiritual day amongst all its days. When the Prophet (S.A.W.) came to Madinah, he fasted on the day of Ashura and directed the Muslims to keep fast on this day. When the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory, the fasting on this day was made optional. However, according to lots of genuine Hadiths, fasting on the day of Ashura is a verified Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.).
Muslims consider the 9th and 10th of Muharram as significant days in the Islamic calendar and observe fast on these days.
Muharram and the Day of Ashura especially is an excellent time to provide charity. Not just will your benefit be increased, however giving Sadaqah removes your sins and stands in the way of calamity.
If you’re looking for Allah’s (swt) grace this month, among the best methods to attain it is by being merciful to others.
At KORT, we make this simple we have many large and small projects always accessible.
Give the gift of a sewing machine to a vulnerable poor lady in Pakistan for £35.
Simply contributing ₤65 towards a wheelchair, you can give a disabled person the power to be mobile.
Donate towards our Urgent Housing Appeal. Help us put a roof over the heads of our brothers and sisters in Azad Kashmir.
During Muharram, you can provide someone with the gift of water. This gift will save many lives and provide water to entire villages.
Muharram is an important month in Islam. During this sacred month, all bad things are forbidden. If you fast during this month, you will receive huge rewards. During this month, remember Allah, fast as much as you can and Give Charity.
