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The Prophet (Sallallahu-Alayhi-Wasallam) has exhorted and encouraged his Ummah to fast on this day. He said: “This fast is a compensation for the (minor) sins of the past year.” (Muslim) One should also observe the fast of the 9th Muharram … Continue reading →

By Mufti Taqi Usmani – Fasting During the Month – The Day of ‘Ashurah’ – Misconceptions and Baseless Traditions – Lamentations and Mourning Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. It is one of … Continue reading →

The Month of Muharram By Shaykh Muhammad Saleem Dhorat hafizahullah Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Glorious Qur’?n: Lo! The number of the months with All?h is twelve … Continue reading →