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Muharram and Aashura
MUHARRAM is the first month of the Islamic, Hijrah calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which Allah Ta'ala says, 'The number of months in the sight of Allah are twelve (in a year) - So ordained by Him the day He created the heavens and the earth; Of them four are sacred: That is the right religion. So wrong not yourselves therein.' (Surah Taubah).
The four months, according to authentic Ahaadith, are the months of Zul-Qa`dah, Zul Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. The sanctity of these four months was observed in the Shari'ah of all the Ambiyaa Alaihis Salaam.
'Allah Ta'ala made them (i.e. the four months) sacred and increased their sanctity. Hence declared a sin therein more severe and increased the virtue of good deeds and (also) the reward thereof.' (Ibn Katheer).
The Ulama have stated that the actions performed in these months have an effect on what a person does in the remaining months of the year.
THE MONTH OF MUHARRAM
The best of fasts besides the month of Ramadhaan is the fast during Allah's month of Muharram and the best of Salaats besides the Fardh (obligatory Salaat) is the Tahajjud Salaah (performed after midnight). (Sahih Muslim).
THE DAY OF AASHURA (10th OF MUHARRAM)
The tenth of Muharram, known as the day of Aashura, is a very significant day in the Islamic calendar. Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam has exhorted the Ummah to fast on this day. Hadhrat Aaisha Radiyallahu anhaa reports that Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam ordered the observance of the fast of Aashura. However, when the fast of Ramadhaan became compulsory, Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam left the fast of Aashura (i.e. the compulsion). Thereafter, whosoever desired kept this fast and whosoever desired, (not to keep it) did not observe this fast'. (Sahih Bukhari, Vol 1).
Hadhrat Ibn Abbaas Radiyallahu Anhu says, 'I did not see Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam anxiously await the fast of any day, which he gave preference to over other days, but this day (of Aashura) and the month of Ramadhaan (Sahih Bukhaari, Vol. 1).
VIRTUE OF THE FAST OF AASHURA
With
regard to the blessing of this fast, Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam
was asked regarding it's virtue. He answered, 'It is a compansation
for the sins of the past year.' i.e. the sins of one year that has just
gone by will be forgiven. (Sahih Muslim, Vol. 1).
Note: Only minor sins are forgiven. For the forgiveness of major sins,
Towbah is a prerequisite.
THE FAST OF AASHURA
Hadhrat Ibn Abbaas Radiyallahu anhu narrates that when Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam came to Madinah and found the Jews fasting on the day of Aashura, he inquired, 'What is the significance of this day on which you fast?' They replied, 'This is the day Allah saved Nabi Moosa Alaihis Salaam and his followers and drowned Fir'oun and his army, thus Moosa Alaihis Salaam fasted on this day as a token of thanksgiving. Therefore we too fast on this day.' (Sahih Muslim, Vol 1).
Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam said, 'We are more worthy of Moosa Alaihis Salaam and nearer to him that you.' Thereafter, he fasted on this day and ordered the Sahaabah to fast on this day. (Sahih Muslim, Vol. 1)
Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam is reported to have said, 'Observe the fast of Aashura and oppose (the way of) the Jews. Fast a day before it (also) or a day after it.' (Baihaqi, Vol 4)
Hence, one should fast for two days: Either the 9th and 10th or the 10th and 11th. To fast only on the 10th of Muharram is MAKROOH (reprehensible) and bears semblance to the Jews.
GENEROSITY TO ONE'S FAMILY
Besides fasting on the day of Aashura, being generous to one's family and spending more than what is normally spent on food, etc. is an act of great merit. It is mentioned in a Hadith, 'He who will be generous to his family on the day of Aashura, Allah will be generous to him for the entire year.'
FALLACIOUS BELIEF
The day of Aashura is regarded by many people as the day of mourning the martyrdom of Sayyidina Hussain Radiyallahu Anhu. To attribute the significance of Aashura to Sayyiduna Hussain Radiyall Ahu's martyrdom is totally baseless because the sanctity of Aashura is proven, beyond doubt, from the time of Rasulullah Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam , whilst Sayyiduna Hussain Radiyallahu Anhu was martyred fifty years after Nabi Sallallahu alaihi Wa Sallam left this earthly abode. The fact that the martyrdom of Sayyiduna Hussain Radiyallahu Anhu occurred on the Day of Aashura has absolutely no bearing on the significance of this day nor is the sanctity of this day derived from this event. On the contrary, it is one of the merits of Sayyidina Hussain Radiyallahu Anhu that he was martyred on the Day of Aashura.
RESPECT WHAT ALLAH HAS HONOURED, FOR VERILY TO HONOUR THINGS DUE TO VIRTUE WHICH ALLAH HAS ACCORDED THEM IS AMONG THE TRAITS OF THE INTELLIGENT.
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Dear Walter,
I hope you can help me here. The other day, I set off for work leaving my husband in the house as usual. I hadn't driven more than a mile down the road when the engine conked out and the car shuddered to a halt. I walked back home to get my husband's help.
When I got home I couldn't believe my eyes. He was in the lounge sipping alcohol and snuffing drugs with some local notorious drug dealers. I'm 32 and my husband is 34. We have been married for ten years.
When I confronted him, he broke down and admitted that it has been going on for the past six months. I told him to stop or I'd leave him. To make matters worse, he was asked to leave his job six months ago and he says he has been feeling increasingly depressed and worthless. I love him very much, but ever since I gave him the ultimatum he has become increasingly distant. He won't go to counseling and I'm afraid I can't get through to him anymore. Can you please help?
Sincerely,
Sheila
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Dear Sheila
A car stalling after being driven a short distance can be caused by a variety of faults with the engine. Start by checking that there is no debris in the fuel line. If it's clear, check the vacuum pipes and hoses on the intake manifold and also check all grounding wires. If none of these approaches solves the problem, it could be that the fuel pump itself is faulty, causing low delivery pressure to the injectors. Mainly have your air filters cleaned or replaced.
I hope this helps with your problem.
Walter
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