It is Muharram; the first month of the Hijri year, one of the sacred months (al-ash-hur al-hurum) and a month that features the great occasion of `Ashura’. In this folder, we answer some of your questions about the status of this month, its fasting and some practices and misconceptions associated with it. What Is the …
The activity of fasting entails immense spiritual benefits that lay the foundations for the spiritual uplift. Since we are often unaware of these benefits, this article aims to briefly introduce how, ironically, fasting is food for the soul.
When the Prophet (peace be upon him) arrived in Madinah in 622 CE, he found that the Jews there fasted on Muharram 10 and asked them the reason for their fasting on this day.
I just want to know if I am allowed to combine the two days of `Ashura’ fasting (9th and 10th of Muharram) with two days from Ramadan I still need to fast?
What Are the virtues of the Month of Muharram?
I have the habit of fasting every Monday and Thursday. I heard that it is not permissible to fast on the Days of Tashreeq (11, 12, and 13 Dhul-Hijjah). I fasted one of the Days of Tashreeq.
Wa `alaykumAs-Salamuwa RahmatullahiwaBarakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: It is not mentioned in any hadith that Satan fasts on the day of Eid. But it is confirmed that the Prophetforbade us from …
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this Fatwa: 1- Eid is supposed to be fun 2- The Prophet allowed two girls to sing using duff. 3- The Abyssinian kids were dancing with their spears and …
Wa `alaykum as-Salamu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger. In this fatwa: If it happens that the Day of Arafah—or any other recommended day for fasting—falls on a Friday or Saturday, it …
People who are not performing Hajj are supposed to fast on the “Day of `Arafah”.
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