Day of Ashura
On this day of reflection, share from the blessings Allah has given you. Give food to alleviate hunger or share sadaqah to help change lives.
THIS Ashura, SHARE YOUR BLESSINGS
Recommended Actions on the Day of Ashura
Here are some recommended actions or Sunnah for Ashura
- Fast: Keep a fast on the 9th and 10th Muharram (the day of Ashura), or on the 10th and 11th Muharram. Fasting expiates sins.
- Read the Qur’an: If you are unable to fast, reading the Qur’an or doing Dhikr can help you to feel the blessings of Muharram. Remember, any gathering for the sake of Allah SWT will also be filled with barakah and the Angels will join you.
- Give Sadaqah: Helping those in need around the world is one of the most virtuous deeds and doing so on this blessed day can earn great rewards, It is also a Sunnah to spend money on one’s family on the day of Ashura.
On the authority of Abu Qatadah (ra) that the Messenger of Allah (saw), was asked about fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’, and he said,
“It expiates [wipes out the minor sins of] the past year."
Hadith | Muslim
What is Ashura?
There are certain days in the year which are more virtuous than others, one such day is the 10th of Muharram which is known as the Day of Ashura.
The Battle of Karbala
One of the most significant events in Islamic history was the Battle of Karbala, which took place in Iraq in Muharram 61 AH.
It was fought between a small army consisting of the family and companions of Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of the Prophet (PBUH), and a much larger army sent by Yazid ibn Muawiyah, the Umayyad Caliph at that time.
The battle took place because Imam Hussain (AS) refused to pledge allegiance to Yazid ibn Muawiyah, who had taken it upon himself to assume the Muslim leadership after the death of his father.
On the 10th Muharram, the Day of Ashura, Imam Hussain (AS) was brutally martyred by the enemy camp.
This is a very significant day in Islamic history as Imam Hussain (AS) and 72 other martyrs, mainly consisting of the male members of the family of the Prophet (PBUH) all sacrificed their lives as a stand against oppression and to preserve Islam.
The day Allah freed Musa
Also on the Day of Ashura in, the time of Prophet Musa (AS), Allah saved the Prophet and Bani Israel from the tyrannical Pharaoh and his army.
On the Day of Ashura, Prophet Musa (AS) and his followers were being chased by the army but trusted Allah alone in protecting them.
Prophet Musa (AS) made the following famous Dua which was later revealed in the Holy Quran:
“Truly my Lord is with me, He will guide me through.” (Quran 26:62
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