Aashura – Ihyaaud Deen https://ihyaauddeen.co.za An Effort to Revive Deen in Totality Wed, 11 Aug 2021 14:11:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Spending on One’s Family on the Day of Aashura https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12662 Thu, 20 Sep 2018 04:32:01 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12662 عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال من أوسع على عياله وأهله يوم عاشوراء أوسع الله عليه سائر سنته (قال المنذرى في الترغيب: رواه البيهقى و غيره من طرق وعن جماعة من الصحابة وقال البيهقي:هذه الأسانيد وإن كانت ضعيفة فهي إذا ضم بعضها الى بعض أخذت قوة والله أعلم) (الترغيب والترهيب رقم 1536)

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “Whoever spends freely upon his family on the day of Aashura, Allah Ta’ala will bless him with abundant sustenance for an entire year.”

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Reward of Fasting on the Day of Aashura https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12647 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 05:29:59 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=12647 عن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه أن رجلا سأل النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقال: يا رسول الله، أرأيت رجلا يصوم يوم عاشوراء؟ قال: ذاك صوم سنة (صحيح ابن حبان، الرقم: 3631)

Hazrat Abu Qataadah (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that once a Sahaabi asked Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), “O Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam), what is the reward for a person who fasts on the day of Aashura?” Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) replied, “It carries the reward of fasting for an entire year.”

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Issue 7 – Muharram and Aashura https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8824 Mon, 26 Sep 2016 05:53:27 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=8824

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Fast Two Days on the Occasion of ‘Aashura https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3070 https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3070#respond Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:32:19 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3070 عن ابن عبّاس رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله  صلى الله عليه وسلم صوموا يوم عاشوراء وخالفوا اليهود صوموا قبله يوما أو بعده يوما (مسند أحمد، الرقم 2154)

Hazrat Ibn Abbaas (Radhiyallahu Anhu) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Fast on the Day of ‘Aashuraa and contradict the Jews. (The Jews used to fast on the tenth only.) Fast on the day before the tenth or the day after the tenth (as well).” 

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Virtue of Fasting on the Day of ‘Aashura https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3063 https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3063#respond Tue, 20 Nov 2012 04:21:53 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=3063 عن أبي قتادة الأنصاري رضي الله عنه أن رسول اللّه صلى الله عليه وسلم سئل عن صوم يوم عاشوراء فقال يكفر السنة الماضية (صحيح مسلم، الرقم: 1162)

Hazrat Abu Qataadah (radhiyallahu anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) was asked regarding (the virtue of) fasting on the Day of `Aashuraa (tenth of Muharram). Rasulullah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) replied, “It (fasting on the Day of `Aashuraa) wipes out the sins of the past year.”

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Muharram and Aashura https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=1393 https://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=1393#respond Sun, 04 Dec 2011 17:37:38 +0000 http://ihyaauddeen.co.za/?p=1393

Muharram and Aashura

It is the divine system of Allah Ta’ala that He has afforded special virtue and significance to certain things over others. From mankind, it is the Ambiyaa (Alayhimus Salaam) who have been blessed with the highest status and most distinguished position over others. From the different places in the world, it is the Haramain Shareefain (Makkah Mukarramah and Madinah Munawwarah) and Musjidul Aqsa that have been accorded a special rank over the rest of the world. From the twelve months of the Islamic calendar, special sanctity and sacredness has been given to four specific months i.e. Zul-Qa’dah, Zul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab. Likewise, amongst the days of the Islamic year, the day of Aashura has been blessed with exclusive virtues and immense blessings.

While the month of Zul-Hijjah has been divinely selected for the fulfilment of the rituals of Haj and sacrifice, it is the month of Muharram that enjoys the honour of being the month of Allah Ta’ala and the month which contains the fast of the Mubaarak day of Aashura. The immense virtues and abundant blessings of this day can be gauged by the desire and eagerness that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) expressed in awaiting its arrival.

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال ما رأيت النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم يتحرى صيام يوم فضله على غيره إلا هذا اليوم يوم عاشوراء

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (Radiyallahu Anhuma) reports: “I did not see Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) await the fast of any virtuous day with more eagerness than the day of Aashura.” (Saheeh Bukhaari #2006)

عن أبي قتادة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صيام يوم عاشوراء إني أحتسب على الله أن يكفر السنة التي قبله

It is reported from Hazrat Abu Qataadah (Radiyallahu Anhu) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “On account of observing the fast of the day of Aashura, I have hope that Allah Ta’ala will expiate the sins of the past year.” (Ibnu Maajah #1738, Saheeh Muslim #1162)

 

Reward for fasting an entire month

The month of Muharram is regarded as the month of Allah Ta’ala and the fast observed in it is considered as the best of fasts after the month of Ramadhaan. It is a special virtue, exclusive to the month of Muharram, that for each fast that one observes, one receives the reward of fasting for an entire month. This reward is exclusive to the month of Muharram as no other month enjoys this divine virtue.

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم : من صام يوم عرفة كان له كفارة سنتين ومن صام يوما من المحرم فله بكل يوم ثلاثون يوما

It is reported from Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (Radiyallahu Anhuma) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “The one who observes the fast of the day of Arafah (the 9th of Zul-Hijjah) will have two years of his sins forgiven, and the one who fasts during the month of Muharram, then for each day that he fasts, he will receive the reward of fasting for an entire month.” (At-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb #1529)

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم  أفضل الصيام بعد رمضان شهر الله المحرم وأفضل الصلاة بعد الفريضة صلاة الليل

It is reported from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (Radiyallahu Anhu) that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “The best of fasts after the month of Ramadhaan is the fast of the month of Allah, the month of Muharram, and the best of Salaahs after the Faraaidh (obligatory Salaah) is the Tahajjud Salaah.” (Saheeh Muslim #1163)

 

The Sunnah Fast of Aashura

Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) himself fasted on the day of Aashura and exhorted the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) to observe this fast as well. The extent of enthusiasm and passion with which the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) upheld this Mubaarak Sunnah could perhaps be gauged from the following Hadith:

عن الربيع بنت معوذ بن عفراء رضي الله عنها قالت فكنا بعد ذلك نصومه ونصوم صبياننا الصغار منهم إن شاء الله ونذهب إلى المسجد فنجعل لهم اللعبة من العهن فإذا بكى أحدهم على الطعام أعطيناهم إياه عند الإفطار

Hazrat Rubayyi’ (Radiyallahu Anha) reports, “We (the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum)) would observe the fast of Aashura and would also encourage our children to observe this fast. We would make toys out of wool for our children, and if any child felt hungry during the fast and wept for food, we would give them these toys to occupy them until the time of iftaar.” (Saheeh Muslim #1136)

 

History of Aashura

Prior to performing Hijrah, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) would observe the fast of Aashura in Makkah Mukarramah. After migrating to Madinah Munawwarah, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) witnessed the Jews of Madinah Munawwarah fasting on the day of Aashura. When Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) inquired from them as to the reason for their fasting, they explained that it was on this day that Allah Ta’ala had delivered Nabi Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) and the Bani Israa’eel from the tyranny and oppression of Fir’oun and his people and Allah Ta’ala destroyed Fir’oun and his army.

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما قال قدم النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم المدينة فرأى اليهود تصوم يوم عاشوراء فقال ما هذا قالوا هذا يوم صالح هذا يوم نجى الله بني إسرائيل من عدوهم فصامه موسى قال فأنا أحق بموسى منكم فصامه وأمر بصيامه

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (Radiyallahu Anhuma) reports, “When Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) migrated to Madinah Munawwarah, he witnessed the Jews observing the fast of Aashura. After inquiring, they replied that this was a virtuous day and this was the day in which Allah Ta’ala had delivered the Bani Israa’eel to safety from their oppressive enemy (Fir’oun and his army). In expression of gratitude and thanks to Allah Ta’ala, Nabi Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) fasted on this day. Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) remarked, ‘We are more worthy of following Nabi Moosa (Alayhis Salaam) than you.’ Thereafter, Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) continued fasting on this day and ordered the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) to fast as well.” (Saheeh Bukhaari #2004)

Initially, before the fast of Ramadhaan became compulsory, fasting on the day of Aashura was Fardh (obligatory). After the fast of Ramadhaan became compulsory, fasting on the day of Aashura was declared optional (Sunnah).

عن عائشة زوج النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنها قالت :كان يوم عاشوراء يوما تصومه قريش في الجاهلية وكان رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم يصومه في الجاهلية فلما قدم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم المدينة صامه وأمر بصيامه فلما فرض رمضان كان هو الفريضة وترك يوم عاشوراء فمن شاء صامه ومن شاء تركه

Hazrat Aa’isha (Radiyallahu Anha) mentioned, “In the pre-Islamic era, the Quraish would fast on the day of Aashura. Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) also observed the fast of Aashura. After migrating to Madinah Munawwarah, Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) continued with this noble practice (of fasting on the day of Aashura) and instructed the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) to fast on this auspicious day (as it was made obligatory). However, after the fast of Ramadhaan became obligatory, fasting on the day of Aashura no longer remained Fardh.” (Rather, it was made Sunnah [optional]) (Muatta Imaam Maalik #842)

Observing the fast of Aashura thus remained the blessed practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) till the end of the life of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). However, prior to his demise, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) commanded the Sahaabah (Radiyallahu Anhum) to oppose the Jews by joining an additional day of fasting to the fast of Aashura.

عن ابن عباس رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم صوموا يوم عاشوراء وخالفوا فيه اليهود صوموا قبله يوما أو بعده يوما

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbaas (Radiyallahu Anhuma) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “Observe the fast of Aashura and oppose the Jews by also fasting a day before or after i.e. the ninth and tenth or tenth and eleventh of Muharram.” (As-Sunanul Kubra lil Baihaqi #8406, At-Talkheesul Habeer #931)

 

The Lesson of Aashura

Together with the fast of Aashura being a means of reaping immense virtues, it also emphasises and teaches an important lesson. This is the lesson of firmly maintaining one’s Islamic identity at all times and completely refraining from imitating the kuffaar (disbelievers, Jews and Christians) in their culture. Hence, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) instructed the Ummah to fast for two days (i.e. the ninth and tenth or tenth and eleventh) in order to oppose the Jews.

When Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) expressed such dislike for his Ummah to resemble the Jews in the aspect of fasting (which is an ibaadah), then one can well imagine how much more Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) would dislike his Ummah emulating the disbelievers in their culture, dressing and other aspects of their lives. “Emulating the ways of the kuffaar”, which is known as ‘tashabbuh’, is totally forbidden in Islam as it reveals that one is identifying with the ways and culture of the enemies of Islam and is opposing the Mubaarak way of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Emulating the kuffaar is so abhorred in Islam that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has declared:

عن ابن عمر قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من تشبه بقوم فهو منهم

 “The one who imitates a people will be counted from amongst them.” (Abu Dawood #4033)

No person chooses to resemble the one who is his enemy. Rather, all prefer to resemble those whom they love. A true follower of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) will thus love to resemble and imitate his beloved. He will love to identify with Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam), not with those who are the enemies of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and the Muslims.

 

Dressing

Imitating the kuffaar can occur in many aspects of life. However, the most obvious and apparent is imitation in the aspect of appearance and dressing. The appearance and dressing which one adopts clearly show who it is that he identifies with. Furthermore, it is generally witnessed that the clothing which one wears influences and has an impact on one’s behaviour and conduct. Similarly, one’s principles and values are gradually moulded and fashioned according to his attire and dressing. The influence of appearance and dressing is so significant that even the kuffaar perceive its far reaching effects. The banning of Muslim women from wearing scarves and hijaab in some countries is clear testament to this and speaks volumes of the fact that Islamic dressing and appearance has a tremendous impact on others. The kuffaar thus wish to ban the visible identity of Muslims and force them to follow their ways and culture. Allah Ta’ala says:

وَلَن تَرضىٰ عَنكَ اليَهودُ وَلَا النَّصـٰرىٰ حَتّىٰ تَتَّبِعَ مِلَّتَهُم

The Jews and Christians will never be satisfied with you until you follow their religion. (Surah Baqarah, Aayah 120)

Thus, when the dressing and appearance taught by Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) is not adhered to and the kuffaar are imitated, it often becomes difficult or even impossible to distinguish a Muslim from a Jew, Christian or an Atheist.

 

Baseless practices

There are many baseless practices and customs which people engage in on the tenth of Muharram. Among these baseless customs and practices is mourning over the martyrdom of Hazrat Husain (Radiyallahu Anhu). The gruesome martyrdom of Hazrat Husain (Radiyallahu Anhu) was undoubtedly among the most tragic and heart-breaking events that occurred in the annals of history. However, it should nevertheless be understood that the occasion of Aashura and its virtues are not associated with the martyrdom of Hazrat Husain (Radiyallahu Anhu). Instead, Aashura had received its virtue and auspiciousness even before the birth of Hazrat Husain (Radiyallahu Anhu). Hence the custom of mourning the martyrdom of Hazrat Husain (Radiyallahu Anhu), as practised by the Shias, has no basis in Islam.

 

Virtue of spending on one’s family on the Day of Aashura

Apart from the virtue of fasting on the day of Aashura, Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) has also encouraged that one should be more generous towards his family on this auspicious day and spend upon them.

عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم قال من أوسع على عياله وأهله يوم عاشوراء أوسع الله عليه سائر سنته (قال المنذرى في الترغيب: رواه البيهقى و غيره من طرق وعن جماعة من الصحابة وقال البيهقي:هذه الأسانيد وإن كانت ضعيفة فهي إذا ضم بعضها الى بعض أخذت قوة والله أعلم)

Hazrat Abu Hurairah (Radiyallahu Anhu) reports that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, “Whoever spends freely upon his family on the day of Aashura, Allah Ta’ala will bless him with abundant sustenance for an entire year.” (At-Targheeb wat-Tarheeb #1536)

 

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