Muharram and Ashura by the standards of Sharia

Muharram and Ashura by the standards of Sharia

 The new Hijri year started in one year - 1443. Although the Hijri year is Arabic, this year is accepted as the year of Islam and the Muslim Ummah. All Muslims should know.

If no one keeps the news then everyone will be guilty. Because the Hijri year has a huge impact on the lives of Muslims. Its impact and importance in all areas of life is immense. The influence and importance of the Hijri year is immense, especially in determining the date, time and season of worship. Such as: Hajj, fasting, zakat, Eid etc.

                                                             Muharram and Ashura

Muharram is the first month of the Hijri or Islamic calendar. The word Muharram is Arabic, meaning: holy, revered. It is one of the four holiest months mentioned in the Qur'an. Allah the Almighty has said in the Holy Qur'an, "Surely there are 12 months in the reckoning of Allah from the day of creation of the heavens and the earth. Among them four months are honored. This is a well-established provision. So do not wrong yourselves in this. (Surah Tawba, verse 38)

It is narrated in the hadith that Hadrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated from the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) that one year is the sum of twelve months. Four of his months are highly respected. They are: Zilkad, Zilhaj and Muharram, the fourth is Rajab. (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith No. 2957)

The day of Ashura and its period - The tenth day of the month of Muharram is called Ashura. This month and the day of Ashura have been dignified and majestic since ancient times and are memorable and admirable.

It is good to know that there are two conditions for every act of worship to be acceptable to Allah. One. Worship for the sake of Allah. Two. Worship according to the Shari'ah brought by the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the ways and means described.

It is sunnat to observe the day of Ashura and this is the main period of this day. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) observed this fast himself. Encouraged to keep the Ummah. Therefore, the welfare of the Ummah lies in its full following and obedience.

It is narrated in Hadith No. 165 of Bukhari that Ibn 'Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said, "When the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to Madinah, he saw the Jews fasting on the day of Ashura."

He asked: Why do you fast? They said: This is a good day. On that day God delivered the children of Israel from their enemies; So Moses used to fast on this day. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: We are better than you. Closer to home. As a result, he fasted on that day and instructed others to fast as well. '

In the early days of Islam, Ashura fasting was obligatory. If the fast of Ramadan is made obligatory in the second year of Hijri, then the fast of Ashura is considered optional. The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) instructed us to fast on the day of Ashura. Narrated Abu Huraira: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, “The best fast after Ramadaan is the fast of Muharram, that is, Ashura. And the best prayer after Farz is the prayer of Tahajjud. ” (Sahih Muslim: 1/356)

Abu Qatada (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was asked about the virtues of the fast of Ashura, he said, "This fast erases the sins of the past year." (Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 1172)

The best method of fasting Ashura is to add a total of two fasts by adding the ninth day or the 11th day with the tenth day of Muharram. Because on this day the Jews observe a fast. Such a method has been described to keep the deeds of the Muslims different from theirs. Allah's Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) always said to stay away from imitating the infidels.

Things to be excluded on the day of Ashura: On the day of Ashura, weeping, slapping on the chest, whipping on the back, bleeding oneself and holding mourning processions are not in accordance with the Shari'ah but are against Islam.

In a hadith, the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, "We have nothing to do with those who slap their faces, tear their clothes and talk about the age of ignorance."

There is no hadith about arranging good food and wearing good clothes on the day of Ashura. If anyone thinks that it is the work of Shariah, it will be bidat or superstition.

Therefore, one should try to learn from this without mourning on the day of Ashura. Another thing to keep in mind: Ashura does not mean the event of Karbala; Many historical events have taken place on this day. The Karbala incident is one of those incidents.

Which contains many educational materials for all Muslims. Therefore, Hussein. It is the duty of every Muslim not to engage in any kind of un-Islamic activities based on its martyrdom and to stay away from all kinds of ignorant rituals.

In short, the things to do this month are fasting, repentance, forgiveness, and other good deeds. It is the sole duty of all Muslims to take care of these matters and to abide by all kinds of superstitions and abominable customs and practices in accordance with the Qur'an and Sunnah. May Allah grant us the grace to refrain from anti-Islamic acts and to act in accordance with the Shari'ah, Amen.