Click to read sh haithams advice to make sure you catch the day of. Kulayni has also narrated that he asked imam albaqir as about fasting on the day of ashura. The torah designates the tenth day of the seventh month as holy and a fast lev. Day of ashura or 10 muharram 2020 is expected to take place on the 28th and 29th of august 2020 9th and 10th muharram accordingly. Ashura 2020 when is 9th and 10th muharram 2020 islamicfinder. It is the best of months for general voluntary fasts, after ramadan. The fast used to be mandatory for all muslims, but was made optional following the introduction of the ramadan fast.
The practice of fasting on ashura was known even in the days of jahiliyyah, before the prophets mission. If you do choose to fast, it wont be for two days as ashura is only a 24hour period. Have dinner the previous night before at about 68 pm. Specifically, its sunnah way of the prophet for us muslims to fast the tenth of muharram, as we. Fasting on ashura muharram indeed, the number of months with allah is twelve lunar months in the register of allah from the day he created the heavens and the earth. Shia muslims make pilgrimages on ashura, as they do forty days later on arbaeen, to the. The day of ashura is a holy festival of remembrance in islam, dating back 1,300 years to events that followed the death of the prophet muhammad. Sep 20, 2018 many do choose to fast and prophet muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of ashura.
These dates are the fasting dates of jews also because it is a commemoration of the winning day of moses agaist with king. In another saying the prophets wife hafsah, may allah be. Nov 03, 2014 fasting on ashura muharram indeed, the number of months with allah is twelve lunar months in the register of allah from the day he created the heavens and the earth. Hence, if there should be a fast which is recommended then it should have nothing to do with the 10th of muharram but rather the 23rd of ramadan. We fast because it is the sunnah of our prophet mohammad peace be upon him. Many many many events took place on ashura which have a great significance in islam. May allah help you get the right understanding and stand firm on the straight path, amen. While fasting during the month of ramadan the ninth month in the islamic calendar became obligatory, the fast of ashura was made noncompulsory. Importance of fasting 9th and 10th muharram ashura fasting. Dec 04, 2011 in line with hadits of muhammad pbuh you should do optional fasting on 9th and 10th of muharam only. This is because the prophet muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of ashura.
Journey to the west rerun guide by lord ashura fate. Ashura 10 muharram find this years date in the multifaith calendar. Both sects have their own beliefs and follow them accordingly. If you do choose to fast, it wont be for two days as ashura is only a 24hour period, one day in the. Ashura 2019 what is the day of ashura, do you have to fast for two days and what is the ziyarat ashura prayer. During ashura, some shia muslims engage in selfflagellation in remembrance of the death of the prophet muhammads grandson, husayn ibn ali.
The prophet salalahu alayhe wassalam advised the believers to fast on 3 consecutive days that should include ashura not sure about consecutive but 3 days deffo as a sign of respect to allah subhanahu wa tala, his might, his message and his messengers as. Sunni and shia muslims commemorate this special day in different ways. The virtues of muharram and fasting on ashura nov, 20 4themuslims our law 3,572 views 0 0 praise be to allah, the lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our prophet muhammad, the seal of the prophets and chief of the messengers. Sep 29, 2017 why you should fast the day of ashura.
He said, we have more right to musa than you, so he fasted on that day and commanded the muslims to fast. If you do choose to fast, it wont be for two days as ashura is. If you do choose to fast, it wont be for two days as ashura is only a 24hour period, one day in the islamic calendar. What does it mean to differ the jews while fasting ashura. Either you fast on nineth and tenth or tenth and eleventh ashura. Ashura 2019 what is the day of ashura, do you have to. Fasting in muharram, fasting on 9th and 10th muharram.
Sep 29, 2017 attahawi may allah have mercy on him said. Muharram, is one of the four sacred months of the islamic calendar, therefore its encouraged to fast any day from it as the rewards are multiplied. Aside from mataam, the 10 days of muharram, including the night of ashura, shias mourn to show their love for imam hussain as. In a tradition to differentiate muslims and the jews, the prophet. Sep 26, 2017 hence, the fast of ashura should have fallen on tuesday, the 9th of rabi alawwal, while the migration had taken place during the first half of that month. Because jews also fast on this day therefore in order to differentiate ourselves, we muslims are being ordered to fast either one day before or. The tenth day of that month, known as ashura, is most recommended. The virtues of muharram and fasting on ashura masjid as. According to kamran scot aghaie, the symbols and rituals of ashura have evolved over time and have meant different things to different people. The virtues of muharram and fasting on ashura home. These dates are the fasting dates of jews also because it is a commemoration of the winning day of moses agaist with. On the days of ashura and arafah, do not fast whether you are in medina, your.
He did not say that if it falls on a saturday we should not fast. It is always recommended to fast, anytime throughout the year except eid, but the problem is that there is a history of politics behind the fast of ashura. The day of ashura is a holy festival of remembrance in islam, dating back 0 years. Oct 12, 2016 aside from mataam, the 10 days of muharram, including the night of ashura, shias mourn to show their love for imam hussain as. That is the correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during them alquran 9. Sep 11, 2019 fasting is not compulsory during ashura, but some particularly sunni muslims choose to fast for one or two days. However, during the month of ramadan, fasting is seen by many as obligatory. Because jews also fast on this day therefore in order to differentiate ourselves, we muslims are being ordered to fast either one day before or one day after ashura. Muharram is the first month of the islamic calendar and muslims around the. The virtues of muharram and fasting on ashura masjid assunnah. Fasting on the day of ashura is it customary to fast for ashura. Sep 11, 2019 ashura 2019 what is the day of ashura, do you have to fast for two days and what is the ziyarat ashura prayer. It is marked with mourning rituals and passion plays reenacting the martyrdom.
Ashura 2019 what is the day of ashura, do you have to fast for two. Why do we muslims have to fast on 9, 10th muharram. Our master abu qatadah allah be pleased with him narrates that the prophet of allah. Nov, 20 the virtues of muharram and fasting on ashura nov, 20 4themuslims our law 3,572 views 0 0 praise be to allah, the lord of the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon our prophet muhammad, the seal of the prophets and chief of the messengers, and upon all his family and companions. Why you shouldnt fast on ashura, 10th of muharaam by all standards, the day imam hussain, the grandson of the beloved prophet muhammad, was killed was a great tragedy. Before the obligation of fasting ashura was abrogated, fasting on this day was obligatory, as can be seen from the clear command to observe this fast. Anywho, i dont want to go to much into this other than i respectfully disagree with your. Ashura is observed on the 10th day of muharram and it is the most sacred day among all its days some other people attribute the sanctity of this day to the martyrdom of husain ibn ali r. But if any of you is ill, or on a journey, the prescribed number of ramadan days should be made up from days later. This is evidence that all days of the week are included in this. While fasting during the month of ramadan is seen by many as obligatory, the fast of ashura is noncompulsory. On this day shia is in remembrance, and mourning attire is worn. Shaikh dr haitham alhaddad in ashura, islamic law, featured, latest islamic, seasonal reminders 28092017 16 comments as we know. Adding the ninth day to it is better than the eleventh.
Nov 19, 2012 the prophet peace and blessings of allah be upon him said. Fasting can be made extremely easy once you know how. Shia muslims make pilgrimages on ashura, as they do forty days later on arbaeen, to the mashhad alhusayn, the shrine in karbala, iraq, that is traditionally held to be husayns tomb. Whoever wishes may fast and whoever does not wish to is not obliged to do so albukhari and muslim. Do you have to fast 2 days for ashura ashura fasting. The two dates, at any rate, do not correspond to each other. So, my muslim brother, it is desirable that you should fast on the day of ashura and likewise on the ninth.
The 2 day fast formula how to do a 48 hour fast siim land. Virtues of the sacred month of muharram, its first ten days. Dec 06, 2011 for shia muslims, ashura is a solemn day of mourning the martyrdom of hussein in 680 ad at karbala in modernday iraq. However, not to imitate them, he said he would also fast the day before, and after 9th, 10th and 11th of muharam ashura. This misguided person does not know that fasting in ramadan and praying. Fasting on the day of arafah absolves the sins for two years. The year before the prophet died, he had said the ashura is a great day for jews and christains, and that muslims should fast on this day. The prophet peace and blessings of allah be upon him said.
On the days of ashura and arafah, do not fast whether you are in medina, your hometown, or any other city. Thus, according to scholars, you may choose to fast ashura on three days ninth, tenth. Muharram is the first month of the islamic calendar and muslims around the world are observing this holy month. In line with hadits of muhammad pbuh you should do optional fasting on 9th and 10th of muharam only. Virtues of muharram and fasting on ashura the standard. Theres no day better to fast in after ramadan than muharram. Wake up the next morning and drink water with a pinch of sea salt. When narrating the hadith relating to the fast of ashura, were did this massive mistakes come from. Abu dawood according to another hadith, it is more advisable that the fast of ashura should be either preceeded or suceded by an additional fast. Time to fast ashura 2019 what is the day of ashura, do you have to fast for two days and what is the ziyarat ashura prayer. Fasting the day of ashura or fasting 9th and 10th muharram has great value in islam. In another saying the prophets wife hafsah, may allah be pleased with her, said.
However, at the core of the symbolism of ashura is the moral dichotomy between worldly injustice and corruption on the one hand and godcentered justice, piety, sacrifice and perseverance on the other. Ashura 2019 what is the day of ashura, do you have to fast. In the hadith, the prophet muhammad instructs followers of islam to fast during ashura and the day preceding it. There are many other days throughout the year which are highly recommended to fast, such as the 27th of rajab, but how come you dont see a single pamphlet or speech encouraging. As per hadiths, for muslims, it is obligatory for muslims to fast on both days i. Then it was further confirmed later on, then reaffirmed by making it a general command addressed to everybody, and once again by instructing mothers not to breastfeed their infants during this. Nov 11, 2009 many many many events took place on ashura which have a great significance in islam. If the month of muharram were not to be confirmed according to the criteria set out in the. Sep 07, 2009 ashura 10 muharram find this years date in the multifaith calendar.
According to another hadith, it is more advisable that the fast of ashura should be either preceeded or suceded by an additional fast. The dates of the probable white days calendar were readjusted on 04042020 and should be more accurate now. For those who cannot do this except with hardship is a ransom. There are many other days throughout the year which are highly recommended to fast, such. Two opinions have been quoted from shafii and two hadiths have been. Hence, the fast of ashura should have fallen on tuesday, the 9th of rabi alawwal, while the migration had taken place during the first half of that month. The mistake was as a result of the naivety of the hadith writer. The messenger of allah peace and blessings of allah be upon him allowed us to fast on ashura and urged us to do so.
For shia muslims, ashura is a solemn day of mourning the martyrdom of hussein in 680 ad at karbala in modernday iraq. Ashura has been a day of fasting for sunni muslims since the days of the early muslim community. The islamic lunar year is eleven to twelve days shorter than the solar gregorian year, which is why dates differ. Sunnis fast on two days 9th and 10th or 10th and 11th in order to please allah and his prophet pbuh as he used to do the same. Sep 11, 2018 the islamic lunar year is eleven to twelve days shorter than the solar gregorian year, which is why dates differ. The reward for the 2 days fasting is one year eliminating light sinsthe 2 days fasting on muslim calendar fall on january 18 and 19 today and tomorrow. However, exact date of ashura 2020 depends on your location and sighting of moon of muharram 1442. First do the 24 hours, then go for an entire 48 hour fast. Reported by albukhari apparently the motive for commanding the muslims to fast on this day was the desire to be different from the jews, so that the muslims would fast when the jews did not, because people do not fast on a day of. While fasting is a great form of worship, we the shia have valid reservations regarding the fast of ashura. Still, reportedly, it carries much importance as a voluntary fast. Sep 10, 2019 fast on the 9th and 10th days of muharram. Fasting is not compulsory during ashura, but some particularly sunni muslims choose to fast for one or two days.
That very year the fast of ramadan was ordained and the obligation to fast on ashura was abrogated, as has been claimed in other traditions narrated in the same book. Ibn abbas was asked about observing of fast on the day of ashura, whereupon he said. Indeed, the sheikh ibn baz indicates in one of his fatwas that this fast is based on the most probable, and that if the fast is made outside the days of full moon that is enough. Sep 09, 2019 1 there are not three options fasting on the day of ashura but two. So the prophet directed the muslims to fast on the day of ashura. Observe fasting on the day of ashura, but differ from the jews and fast the ninth and tenth days. A pakistani sunni muslim spits fire during an ashura procession in karachi. I do not know allahs messenger, peace be upon him, singling out any days fast and considering it more excellent than another, except this day the day of ashura and this month, meaning the month of ramadan muslim. Many do choose to fast and prophet muhammad was said to have fasted on the day of ashura.
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