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What is the real story of Muharram?
For Shia, Muharram commemorates the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein Ibn Ali. After questioning the legitimacy of the caliph Yazid, Hussein was murdered during the Battle of Karbala, which took place on the day of Ashura in the year AD 680.
What is the history of 10 Muharram?
10 Muharram: Referred to as the Day of Ashurah (lit. “the Tenth”), the day on which Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Shia Muslims spend the day in mourning, while Sunni Muslims fast on this day, commemorating the rescue of the Israelites by Musa (Moses) from Pharaoh.
What do we do in Muharram?
During the tenth day of the month, which is also known as Day of Ashura, Muslims mourn, and practice fasting. The Shia Muslims mourn martyrdom and his family at the same time honoring martyrs by prayer and abstinence from fun. It is also believed that fasting during this festival atones the sins of the coming year.
Why Muharram is the first month of Islam?
Muharram is also the first month of the Lunar-centric Islamic calendar. These are Muharram, Rajab, Dhu-al-Qa’dah, and Dhu-al-Hijjah. According to folklore, the Hijri calendar started when Prophet Muhammad was forcefully made to migrate from Mecca to Medina, circa 622 AD, i.e., almost 1443 years ago.
Why is Muharram important?
Muharram is celebrated as the advent of the Islamic New Year by participating Muslims around the globe. It is regarded as a pious and important festival by the community. Muharram also marks the anniversary of the battle of Karbala, where the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was killed.
Can you get married in Muharram?
There is nothing in the Qur’an or the Sunnah to confirm this. The Muharram month is the same as the rest of the year. Hence, it is perfectly permissible to arrange a marriage in the month of Muharram and also to arrange the waleemah or any other function.
Is Muharram a month of Allah?
The virtues of Muharram Muharram is considered as the best month after Ramadhan. Attributed to Allah, this month gains honour and respect. The Prophet (PBUH) said, “The best month [after Ramadhan] is the month of Allah which you call Muharram “(An-Nasa’i, As-Sunan Al-Kubraa: 4202).
Is Muharram good for marriage?