Ashura

The Wisdom in Fasting the Day of ‘Ashura Shaykh ‘Abdullah ibn Salih al-Fawzan Ibn ‘Abbas (رضي الله عنه) narrated that Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) came to al-Madinah and found the Jews fasting the Day of ‘Ashūrā and he asked about that. They said, “This is the day on which Allah gave victory to Mūsā and Banī Isrā’īl over Fri’awn, therefore, we fast …

Why is it called Ashura? “Ashura” comes from the Arabic word for the number ten, and the word Muharram comes from the Arabic word haram, meaning forbidden.  According to Islamic tradition, the month of Muharram was one of the most sacred months of the calendar, during which warfare was forbidden.  As we welcome the new Islamic year, we should take the time to reflect …

The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram, which is the first month in the Islamic calendar, and translates to ‘the tenth’. On this day, Muslims are encouraged to fast, as well as increasing other forms of worship. While it is advised to fast on this day, it is also recommended to fast on the day before it or …