Ashura

Ashura means the tenth of Muharram; the Arabic month that comes after the month of Hajj in the Arabic lunar calendar. Today is 10/10/2016 which corresponds to 09/1/1438. What is the story behind this day? When prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) came to Medina he found the Jewish fasting on this day. He told them what was that day and they explained that they did this to thank God because the Israelites were freed from Pharaoh, the king of Egypt at that time, on that day. The prophet told them that he and his followers had the right to fast on that day, more than the Jewish. He ordered the Muslims to fast on Ashura, but they must fast one day ahead of it or one day before.

In hadeeth, the fasting of Ashura atones the sins of the previous year. It also commemorates with the martyrdom of Al Hassan bin Ali, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). Some Muslims consider it a sad day. We are fasting now to gain the favor of Allah and wipe the sins of the previous year. I should have published it yesterday to remind my fellow Muslims about it. But they can fast tomorrow and the day after.

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salah gammaa October 16, 2016 6:43

Bahut bahut shukriya, Salim Shaikh. I am indeed very glad to be one of your friends. Thanks, for your nice and ecouraging comment on Ashura.
Salim Shaikh October 16, 2016 6:38

Mashallah

its really good piece of information there is an authentic history behind this.
salah gammaa October 16, 2016 6:37

Xie xie Lee! Indeed, you are very smart. that was a diplomatic style, I really like it. Nevertheless, thanks for your comment on Ashura!
Lee October 16, 2016 6:32

Gently I came, as I gently walk away, do not take away any clouds of the sky.
salah gammaa October 16, 2016 5:50

Exactly! The core of worship is the heart. Inside our hearts we should be true and honest with Allah. That what we call intention (Niyah). Thanks, Serene for your nice and useful comment on Ashura!
Someone October 16, 2016 3:46

We keep fast in Asura, so that Allah will wipe out our sins of the year before it, but if we ignore to performing prayers , neglect to keep fasting in Ramadan, do love to tell a lie or make busy to do major sin then keeping the fast will go in vain, it will not atone for our sins.

Thank you, sir, for sharing the great blog.
salah gammaa October 15, 2016 22:48

Merci beaucoup mon ami, Cecile! God bless you and your family. Thanks for your nice comment on Ashura.
cecile cesar October 15, 2016 21:22

Dear sir you must have a good knowledge in "Histroy"I've read three times to understand the story .It is always interesting to read your blog,I think it is a help for someone like me to know the story of musliment.sorry I haven't seen your blog on your twin.i missed it.have a nice weekend.
salah gammaa October 15, 2016 6:53

Khahesh mikonam doste khobam, Mohammed. Hadrat Al Hussein was murdered on that day, the tenth of Muharram. He and his brother were the only grandsons of Prophet Mohammed (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him ). Allah saved Prophet Moses from the tyrant of Egypt. We fast for this reason to thank Allah, The Almighty. Thank you for your comment on Ashura.
Mohammad October 14, 2016 22:40

Thank you for this blog Dear Dara !
At least in this case, people hear the name of this great day ...
Ashura, the day of sacrifice. the Day when The best servant of God was murdered by Worst people on earth!

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