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There are special dates, days and nights in the Islamic calendar. One of these is the tenth day of the first month in the year of Muharram - the day of Ashura.

The significance of this day is said in legends. On this day, Allah Almighty saved Musa and his people from Pharaoh, forgave Adam, the ark of Nuh reached the shore, the prophet Isa ascended to heaven and forgave the people of the prophet Yunus. According to some legends, Qiyamat will also happen on the Day of Ashura.

The name of the day Ashura comes from the Arabic "ashar", which means ten.

The special worship that is prescribed for believers on this day, in addition to the usual one, is fasting. According to an authentic hadeeth, fasting on this day erases the sins of the previous year.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said:

“The best fast after fasting in the month of Ramadan is fasting in the month of Allah - al-Muharram”.

Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

“When the Prophet (peace be upon him), who arrived in Medina, saw that the Jews were fasting on the day of Ashura, he asked them: “What is this?” They replied: “This is a good day, the day when Allah saved the children of Israel from their enemy, and therefore Musa began to fast on this day.” To this, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “I have more rights to Musa than you!”, After which he began to fast on this day himself and ordered everyone else to do it.

The question arises: what if we have already fasted on the day of Arafah, for fasting which also requires the erasure of sins for the previous and next year. What reward do we get in this case? Firstly, a Muslim performs any worship not because of any benefit and reward that he acquires, but solely because of his love and gratitude to Allah, and the greatest reward that he receives in this case is the pleasure of Allah. In addition, scientists note that for fasting on both days, sins are erased more, mistakes are forgiven, and they protect against committing a sin in the future.

“Fasting on the day of Arafat atones for the sins of two years, the past and next year, and fasting on the day of Ashura atones for the sins of the past year.”

The second question arises: why fasting on the day of Arafat erases sins for two years, and fasting on the Day of Ashura erases sins only for a year? Scientists believe that the Day of Araf is associated with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and the day of Ashura with the Prophet Musa (peace be upon him), so the significance of Araf is greater.

Fasting on the day of Ashura is voluntary, leaving it is not a sin.

Aisha said:

“During the time of Jahiliyyah, the Quraysh fasted on the day of ‘Ashura and the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also fasted on this day. When he arrived in Medina, he did not stop fasting on this day and ordered others to observe this fast. When fasting in the month of Ramadan was made obligatory, he stopped fasting on the day of Ashura. And since then, whoever wanted to, observed this fast, and whoever did not want, did not do it.

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said that it is preferable for Muslims to fast on the Day of Ashura and one more day before or after it, in order to be different from the Jews.

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“If I live until next year, I will certainly command that fasting be observed before (the ninth day) or after the (eleventh) day of Ashura (that is, together with the day of Ashura, observe one of the days before or after)” .

The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) also said:

“Fast on the day of Ashura; however, distinguish yourself from the Jews by fasting also on the day before this day or on the day after it.

On the day of Ashura, special attention should also be paid to repentance. Ask Allah for the forgiveness of sins, renounce them.

On this day, attention should also be paid to showing generosity, giving alms, giving gifts, especially to one's family and relatives.

The hadith says:

“Whoever is generous (materially) to his family on the day of Ashura, Allah will make him abundant (in food) and other years.”

Ashura falls on September 9 this year. Accordingly, suhoor (pre-dawn meal) falls on September 8

10) The sinking of the Pharaoh and the salvation of the prophet Musa (peace be upon him) and his people.

11) Ascension of Jesus (peace be upon him) to heaven

12) Appointment of the Great Judgment on the day of Ashura.

These events were brought by Imam as-Suyuta (may Allah have mercy on him) in his books. Each item is very important for a believer, in connection with which Muslims around the world celebrate this day, doing good deeds as a token of gratitude to Allah.

Origin of the name Ashura

Some scientists write that the name Ashura comes from the name of the numeral " ten b" - " ashara", because it falls on the tenth day of the month of Muharram. Some scholars argue that the day of Ashura was named so because Allah endowed the community of Muhammad ﷺ with ten types of honors:

9) Friday afternoon, and this day is the master of all days.

10) On the day of Ashura, fasting on this day erases the sins of the whole year.

In each of the listed days and months, Allah created greatness and honor for the community of Muhammad ﷺ for any good deed in a special amount, increasing the reward compared to ordinary days or months.

The best action on the day of Ashura

If a person himself is not able to fast on this day, then let him do any other good, at least feed the one who fasted on this day at the breaking of the fast, and this is very valuable.

من وسَّع على عياله يوم عاشوراء وسَّع الله عليه سائر سنته

Meaning: " Whoever is generous (materially) to his family on the day of Ashura, Allah will make him plentiful (in sustenance) and other years "(al-Haysami, at-Tabarani, the hadith is weak). Sufyan as-Sawri (may Allah be pleased with him) said: We checked this hadeeth and found it valid "i.e., what is said in this hadith about the promise of abundant food has been fulfilled.

A special deed by which the Prophets and Messengers glorified the day of Ashura is their fasting on this day, as it came to us in reliable giving, this is the most desirable for us, because it is invisible to the eyes of people worship.

The legend says:

عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِى يَزِيدَ أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ ابْنَ عَبَّاسٍ يَقُولُ: مَا رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ -صلى الله عليه وسلم يَتَحَرَّى صِيَامَ يَوْمٍ يَلْتَمِسُ فَضْلَهُ عَلَى غَيْرِهِ إِلاَّ هَذَا الْيَوْمَ يَوْمَ عَاشُورَاءَ وَشَهْرَ رَمَضَانَ

It was narrated from Ubaydullah son of Abu Yazid that he said : “I heard Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) say: “I did not see the Messenger of Allah more zealous in fasting, as on the day of Ashura and the month of Ramadan ”” (Imam Muslim).

« I heard Ibn Abbas say when the Messenger of Allah was fasting: “This is the day (Ashura) that Jews and Christians exalt?!” Prophet ﷺ answered: “When the next year comes, I will fast the ninth day too (together with Ashura) ”” (Imam Muslim).

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Note from the site editor: This year (2019), the day of Ashura comes on September 9th (Monday). This means that it is desirable to fast on the 8th and 9th of September, or on the 9th and 10th of September.

Although the entire month of Muharram is a sacred month, the 10th day of this month is the most sacred of all its days. This day is called Ashura. According to the associate Ibn Abbas (radiallahu anhu), the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) when moving to Medina discovered that the Medinan Jews fasted on the 10th of Muharram. They said that this was the day when the Prophet Musa (alayhissalam) and his followers miraculously crossed the Red Sea, and the pharaoh was drowned in its waters. Hearing this from the Jews, the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:

“We are closer to Musa (alayhissalam) than you,” and ordered the Muslims to fast on the day of Ashura. (Abu Dawud)

It is also narrated in a number of authentic hadiths that at the beginning, fasting on the day of Ashura was obligatory for Muslims. Later, fasting in Ramadan was made mandatory, and fasting on the day of Ashura was made voluntary. Sayyidina Aisha (radiallahu anha) said:

“When the Prophet (peace be upon him) moved to Medina, he fasted on the day of Ashura and commanded people to fast on that day. But when the fast of Ramadan was made obligatory, the obligation to fast became limited to Ramadan, and the obligation to fast on the day of Ashura was abolished. Whoever wishes should fast on this day, and whoever wishes otherwise may leave the fast.” (Sunan Abu Dawud)

However, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) used to fast on the day of Ashura even after fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory. It was narrated by Abdullah ibn Musa (radiallahu anhu) that the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) preferred fasting on the day of Ashura to fasting on other days and preferred fasting in the month of Ramadan to fasting on the day of Ashura. (Bukhari and Muslim)

In a word, on the basis of a number of reliable hadiths, it is established that fasting on the day of Ashura is the Sunnah of the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and a person deserves a great reward by observing this fast.

According to another hadeeth, it is more desirable for fasting on the day of Ashura to be supplemented by fasting on the previous or next day. This means that you should fast for two days: on the 9th and 10th of Muharram or on the 10th and 11th of Muharram. The reason for the extra fasting, as mentioned by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), is that the Jews only fasted on the day of Ashura, and the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) wanted to highlight the Muslim way of fasting over the Jewish way. Therefore, he advised the Muslims to add another day of fasting to the fast on the day of Ashura.

Some hadiths point to another feature of the day of Ashura. According to these hadiths, one should be more generous to one's family on this day, providing them with more food than on other days.

According to the science of hadith, these hadiths are not very reliable, however, some scholars - such as Bayhak and Ibn Hibban - accepted them as trustworthy.

What is said above is all that is supported by reliable sources about the day of Ashura.

We recently entered the new year of 1440 according to the Muslim lunar calendar - which begins with the month of Muharram. It was at this time that the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his noble companions made the migration - Hijra from Mecca to Medina, and from this event began the countdown of the Muslim calendar.

The month of Muharram - the very name of which comes from the word "haram", the prohibition, was considered one of the four sacred, forbidden months even among the Arabs before Islam. During these months - Muharram, Rajab, Dhul-Qada and Dhul-Hijja - it was forbidden to start wars. The Quran says about these months:

“Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve months, as it is written in the Book of Allah, on the day (when) He created the heavens and the earth. Of these, four forbidden (months)" (9:36).

The most significant day in this month is the tenth day - the day of Ashura (whose name comes from the word "ashara", ten). In 2018, this day falls on September 20.

On this day, according to various reports, many significant events of our sacred history took place - on the tenth day of this month, Heaven, Earth, angels and the first man, Adam, were created. The day of Ashura is considered the day when messengers and prophets are commemorated - on this day the ark of the prophet Noah (Nuh), peace be upon him, safely landed on Mount Ararat (Judi), and the prophet Moses (Musa), peace be upon him, and his community escaped from the persecution of the pharaoh .

Fasting on the Day of Ashura

The most desirable action to celebrate this day is fasting. According to legend, the prophet Nuh, peace be upon him, fasted on this day in gratitude to Allah for salvation from the flood (reported from Imam Ahmad). The Arabs before Islam are also reported to have fasted on this day (reported from Tabarani).

When the final Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and his community moved to Medina, they saw that the Jewish community were fasting on that day.

Our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) asked the Jews: “What is this day on which you fast?” They replied that it was a great day on which the Lord saved Musa (peace be upon him) and his community (the sons of Israel) from the persecution of the pharaoh when he drowned in the Red Sea along with his army. Therefore, Musa fasted on this day in gratitude to the Creator. And we are fasting on this day.” Hearing this, the Messenger of the Almighty (peace and blessings be upon him) exclaimed: “We (Muslims) are closer to Prophet Musa and more worthy to follow him than you”, and therefore he himself kept a fast on this day and ordered his community to fast on this day (Sahih Muslim).

As narrated in hadith, fasting on the day of Ashura was considered obligatory before the month of Ramadan became the month of obligatory fasting. When fasting was established in the month of Ramadan, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Indeed, Ashura is one of the days of Allah. Whoever wishes may fast on this day, and whoever does not wish may not fast.” (Sahih Muslim). That is, fasting on this day is considered a desirable act, unlike fasting during Ramadan.

In the collection of hadiths of Imam Ahmad, there is a hadith where the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) says: “Fast on the day of Ashura, and do not be (unnecessarily) like the Jews. (For this) fast the day (before the day of Ashura) and the day after it.

From this, the scholars conclude that it is most correct to fast on the ninth, tenth or ninth, tenth and eleventh days of the month of al-Muharram.

At the same time, one must not forget that although fasting on this day is desirable, the reward for it is very great. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is reported to have said:

“Fasting on the day of ‘Arafah is the cause of atonement for the sins of the past year and the future, and fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’ is the atonement for the sins of the past year” (Sahih Muslim).

Imam an-Nawawi, commenting on such hadiths about the forgiveness of sins, said: “First of all, minor sins of a person (sagair) are forgiven. If there are none, then the burden of major sins (kabair) is reduced. If the latter are also absent, then the degree of righteousness of a person before God increases.(Commentaries of Imam Nawawi to the collection of Sahih Muslim).

A person devoted to the Almighty, of course, should not think that one can sin all year, and then fast for one or two days, and all sins will be forgiven. The point is that doing good deeds on some days is especially rewarding and valuable for this and the future life.

How else can you celebrate the day of Ashura?

By tradition, Muslims in different countries prepare special dishes on this day, invite guests and distribute sadaka. The reason for this is the message where the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:

“Whoever increases his expenses for his family on the day of Ashura, Allah will increase his livelihood for the rest of the year” (Reported by Tabarani and Baikhaki).

From this they conclude that on the day of Ashura, in addition to fasting, generosity towards the family and spending money that is usually spent on food is highly welcomed.

In Turkey and some other Muslim countries, on the day of Ashura, a special dish is prepared, which is called Ashure or Ashura, which is something like porridge made from grains of wheat, beans and dried fruits.

According to legend, its history dates back to the time of the Prophet Nuh (peace be upon him). When the ark of Nuh (peace be upon him) landed on Mount Judy (Ararat), he ordered his community to collect - who had any food left. They only had a little bit left: a little grain, a little fruit. And then this hearty and tasty dish was prepared. Despite the fact that this legend is hardly reliable, nevertheless, this dish is traditional for many Muslim peoples.

There are many misconceptions among Muslims about the Day of Ashura. In particular, some believe that Ashura is a day of mourning and mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (may Allah be pleased with him). There are no serious reasons for such an opinion. The day of Ashura was considered an important day even in the time of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), while Imam Hussein (may Allah be pleased with him) died fifty years after the death of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

So, the day of Ashura is a great day that should be spent with benefit, observing fasting, if possible, and turning to the Almighty with prayers. InshaAllah, this will bring us benefit and success in both worlds.

Muslima (Anna) Kobulova

Bismillahir-rahmanir-rahim. Alhamdulillahi rabbil 'alamin. Wa-s-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘ala rasulina Muhammad wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi ajmain! Amma bad

By the grace of Allah Almighty, August 31 (2019) marks the start of the Islamic New Year, i.e. We have 1441 Hijri. Not Navruz (March 22-23) is the new year for Muslims, and not January 1, but the first day of the month of Muharram. May it be good for us.

Hijra is the migration of the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and his companions and their families from Mecca to Medina. This was the most important event in the life of Muslims - both those and the current ones. In that year, the first mosque was built, the celebration of Friday was introduced, the order of worship was established, etc. The Muslims recognized the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) as their ruler. In a word, the foundation of Islamic statehood, which exists to this day, was laid.

Hijri calendar

The Hijra occurred in 622 Gregorian. From that time, the Muslim chronology begins, adopted from 639. It was introduced (already after the death of the Prophet (sallallahu aleikhi wa sallam) by the righteous caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab (radiallahu anhu), in connection with the need to date events and documents.

Imam Abu Nuaym (rahimahullah) writes:

“... Umar (radiallahu anhu) ordered to gather people, and some suggested: let's set the calendar countdown from the day when the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) was sent, some said - from the time of the resettlement. Umar (radiallahu anhu) said: “It was the migration that divided between truth and falsehood, start from now!” And it was in the 17th year from the Hijra ... "(See: "At-Tarih").

The eminent scholar Ibn Abidin al-Hanafi (rahimahullah), in the fifth volume of his book of fatwas "Uqud-ud durriyyeh" writes:

“The reckoning of the Muslims is from the command of Umar (radiallahu anhu). The first day of the month of Muharram was accepted by the unanimous consent of Ashabi-kiram as the beginning of the chronology of the Muslim era (hijra).

The Muslim calendar is lunar. A year in it is 12 months, i.e. 12 revolutions of the Moon around the Earth. The month begins with the birth of a new moon and lasts 29-30 days. Therefore, according to the Muslim calendar, the year is shorter than the solar one, and is 354-355 days.

The names of the months of the Hijri calendar came from the solar-lunar calendar used by the ancient Arabs.

Month of Muharram

Indeed, the month of Muharram is a blessed month, the first month of the year, one of the forbidden months, which is said in the Qur'an:

إِنَّ عِدَّةَ الشُّهُورِ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ اثْنَا عَشَرَ شَهْرًا فِي كِتَابِ اللَّهِ يَوْمَ خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ مِنْهَا أَرْبَعَةٌ حُرُمٌ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ الدِّينُ الْقَيِّمُ ۚ فَلَا تَظْلِمُوا فِيهِنَّ أَنْفُسَكُمْ

“Verily, Allah, on the day when He created the heavens and the earth, determined the number of months to be twelve, according to the Book of Allah. Four months of them are forbidden, it is a steadfast religion. So do not harm yourself during these months. (Sura "Repentance", verse 36)

The hadith says:

“The year consists of 12 months, of which four are forbidden, three come in turn: Zul-Qada, Zul-Hijja and Muharram, and (the fourth month) Rajab is between Jumaada and Shaaban.”(Al-Bukhari)

Each of us must remember that the reward for good deeds in the forbidden months is multiplied. And vice versa, if someone in Muharram commits a bad deed, then the sin will increase, and he will suffer a huge loss, about which the Almighty warned us:

فَلَا تَظْلِمُوا فِيهِنَّ أَنْفُسَكُمْ

“So do not harm yourself during these months.”(Sura "Repentance", verse 36)

Ibn Kathir (rahimahullah) writes:

“Punishment and reward for deeds increase during these months. Harassment in any months is a great sin, but in these four months the punishment for it increases. The Almighty exalts whatever He wills. The Almighty exalted the prophets, choosing them for this, and not angels. From all human speech, the Almighty singled out the remembrance of Him. The best places on earth are mosques. Among the months, Ramadan and Muharram are chosen by the Almighty. The best of the days before the Almighty is Friday, of the nights - the night of Laylat ul-Qadr. Exalt what the Almighty exalts."(Tafsir of Surah at-Tauba, verse 36).

Post this month

Also, do not forget about fasting in this blessed month. Our mother Aisha (radiallahu anha) narrated the following hadith:

“Verily, the Quraish fasted on the day of Ashura in the “times of ignorance”, then the Messenger of Allah (Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) ordered fasting on this day until Ramadan became obligatory, and then the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said :

“Whoever wants, let him fast, and whoever wants, let him leave.” (Al-Bukhari)

The Prophet (PBUH) also said:

“After fasting in the month of Ramadan, the most worthy is fasting in the month of Allah - Muharram.” (Muslim)

Mufti Taqi Usmani al-Hanafi (hafizahullah), commenting on this hadith, writes:

“Although fasting in this month is not obligatory, but voluntary, a generous reward from Allah is due for it. The above hadeeth shows that fasting in a given month brings the greatest reward compared to other voluntary fasts. At the same time, the hadith does not say that the promised reward for fasting in Muharram can only be obtained by fasting for the entire month. Each day of this month's fast brings a reward. Therefore, you need to make the most of this opportunity.». (See: Islamic Months, p. 8).

It is also narrated that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said:

“For each day of fasting this month, a person is rewarded as if he had fasted for 30 days.” (Tabarani; at-Targhib, v.2, p. 114).

Most scholars are inclined to believe that the prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) did not fast during the month, with the exception of Ramadan.

These hadiths only encourage us to increase the number of fasting days and teach us to treat Muharram more carefully. If someone fasts all 30 days of Muharram, then it is Sunnah and he will be rewarded.

Hanafi scholars agreed that fasting in the forbidden month is an approved deed. The proof of their words is the hadeeth from Mujib al-Bahiliya. The meaning of this saying is that one person constantly fasting, brought himself to a terrible state. Unlike the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam), who fasted and rested, he fasted every day throughout the year. And so he approached the Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) and asked:

“O Messenger of Allah, do you not recognize me?”(The Prophet, sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) asked: "And who are you?" He said: "I am al-Bahili, who visited you a year ago." The Prophet (PBUH) asked: “You were beautiful, what changed you so much?” He said: "Since I broke up with you, I have only eaten at night."(To this) the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: "You tortured yourself!", - and then he said: “Fast in the month of patience and (keep fasting) one day in any (other) month.” (Al-Bahili) said: "Add to me, for, verily, I have (enough) strength." The Prophet (PBUH) said: "Fast for two days." (Al-Bahili) said: "Add me." The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam said): "Fast for three days." (Al-Bahili again) said: "Add me" -(and then the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) said: “Fast in the sacred (months) and stop (fasting), fast in the sacred (months) and stop (fasting)”, - making a sign with three fingers, which he (first) joined together, and then parted. (Abu Dawud)

Fasting on the Day of Ashura

The tenth day of the month of Muharram (September 9) is called "Yaum Ashura" - the day of Ashura. Several thousand years ago, on this very day, the Lord saved His prophet Musa (aleihissalam) and his followers from the hands of the pharaoh. Muslims living in Radiant Medina often had to meet and communicate with local Jews. After the resettlement - Hijra, the prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) saw the Jews fasting. He (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) asked them a question about the meaning of fasting.

Ibn Abbas (radiallahu anhu) is reported to have said:

“The Prophet (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) arrived in Medina and saw that the Jews were fasting on the day of Ashura. He asked them: "What is this?" They replied: “This is a great day! It was in it that Allah saved the children of Israel from their enemy, and Musa (alayhissalam) began to fast on this day. Then the Prophet (PBUH) said: "I am closer to Musa than you are!" Then he fasted and ordered to observe this fast.(Al-Bukhari)

In the early years of Islam, the fast of Ashura was obligatory, but then this obligation was canceled, as evidenced by the words of the companion ibn Masgud (radiallahu anhu):

"When (the fast of) Ramadan became obligatory, the fast of the day of Ashura was abandoned (i.e. became voluntary)."(Muslim)

When people asked Ibn Abbas (radiallahu anhu) about the fast of Ashura, he replied as follows:

“It is not known to me that the Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) fasted on any day because of his superiority over other days except this day, or on any month because of his superiority over other months except Ramadan” .(Muslim)

Fasting on the day of Ashura (September 9) will serve as forgiveness for small sins committed in the past year. The Prophet (PBUH) said:

“For fasting on the day of Ashura, I hope that Allah will erase the sins of the previous year.” (Muslim)

Mufti Taqi Usmani al-Hanafi (hafizahullah) writes:

“According to one of the hadiths, it is better that fasting on the day of Ashura is supplemented by fasting on the previous or next day. That is, you need to fast for two days:

- either on the 9th and 10th of Muharram,
- or on the 10th and 11th of Muharram.

The reason for this, as the prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said, is that the Jews fasted only on the day of Ashura, and the prophet (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) wanted to separate the Muslim way of fasting from the Jewish one. So he advised the Muslims to add another day of fasting to the fast on the day of Ashura.”(See: Islamic Months, p. 9)

Since the beginning of 1441 Hijri brothers and sisters. May this year we will worship Allah more Holy and Great, and this will be accepted by us. Amen

And Allah knows best

Prepared by: Hadith al-Hanafi