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The new Islamic year, 1447 AH, has commenced, and we are currently in the mubaarak month of Muharram.<\/p>\n

Muharram is among the Ash-hurul Hurum (the four sacred months) of the Islamic calendar. The honour and sanctity of Muharram can be gauged by the fact that in the Qur\u2019aan Majeed, Allah Ta\u2018ala takes an oath on the first morning of Muharram. \u00a0Allah Ta\u2018ala says:<\/p>\n

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By the dawn! (Surah Fajr v. 1)<\/em><\/p>\n

Imaam Qataadah (rahimahullah) has mentioned that in this verse, the dawn on which Allah Ta\u2018ala takes an oath is the dawn of the first morning of the month of Muharram, as it is not only the dawn of this morning \u2013 but is the dawn of the entire year which is to follow. (Lataa\u2019if-ul-Ma\u2019aarif pg. 80)<\/em><\/p>\n

Muharram – The Month of Allah Ta\u2018ala <\/strong><\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said that this month of Muharram is the month of Allah Ta\u2018ala:<\/p>\n

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It is mentioned in the Hadith that the greatest month after the month of Ramadhaan is the month of Muharram, and the person who fasts on any day during this month will receive the reward of fasting for an entire month. (Sunan Tirmizi #741 & Targheeb #1529)<\/em><\/p>\n

In the month of Muharram, the Day of Aashura, the 10th<\/sup> of Muharram, is the most virtuous day. The one who fasts on this day will receive the reward of fasting for an entire year. Apart from this, Allah Ta\u2018ala will also forgive his past year\u2019s sins. (Saheeh Ibnu Hibban #3631 & Saheeh Muslim #1162)<\/em><\/p>\n

It is also mentioned in the Hadith that the one who generously spends on his family on this occasion of Aashura, then Allah Ta\u2018ala will bless him with halaal sustenance for an entire year. (Targheeb #1536)<\/em><\/p>\n

Just as the Day of Aashura is an auspicious day in this ummah, it was also an auspicious day among the previous ummats.<\/p>\n

Prior to the Hijrah, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) would observe the fast of Aashura in Makkah Mukarramah, and after the hijrah to Madinah Munawwarah, Rasulallah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) continued fasting on this day.<\/p>\n

On the occasion of the hijrah, when Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) came to Madinah Munawwarah, he witnessed the Jews of Madinah Munawwarah fasting on the Day of Aashura.<\/p>\n

When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) inquired from them as to why they were fasting on this day, they mentioned that it was on this day that Allah Ta\u2018ala had saved Nabi Musa (\u2018alaihis salaam) and the Bani Israa\u2019eel from the tyranny and oppression of Fir\u2019oun and his people and Allah Ta\u2018ala destroyed Fir\u2019oun and his army. Hence, in an expression of gratitude and thanks to Allah Ta\u2018ala, Nabi Musa (\u2018alaihis salaam) fasted on this day, and it was in emulation of Nabi Musa (\u2018alaihis salaam) that we are fasting.<\/p>\n

Hearing this, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) remarked, \u201cWe have closer ties with Nabi Musa (\u2018alaihis salaam) than you.\u201d Thereafter, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) continued fasting on this day, and commanded the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) and the ummah to fast on this day as well. (Saheeh Bukhaari #2004 & Saheeh Muslim #1130)<\/em><\/p>\n

In the narration of Hazrat Ibnu Abbaas (radhiyallahu \u2018anhuma), it is reported that prior to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) passing away, he commanded the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) and the ummah to not only fast on the 10th<\/sup>, but to also fast an extra day in order to oppose the Jews. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said:<\/p>\n

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\u201cObserve the fast of Aashura and oppose the Jews by also fasting a day before or after i.e. the 9th<\/sup> and 10th<\/sup> or 10th<\/sup> and 11th<\/sup> of Muharram.\u201d (As-Sunan-ul-Kubra lil-Bayhaqi #8406 & Talkhees-ul-Habeer #931)<\/em><\/p>\n

The month of Muharram and the occasion of Aashura is a time when one can acquire great blessings and immense rewards from the side of Allah Ta\u2018ala through observing the fast and carrying out good deeds.<\/p>\n

However, the occasion of Aashura has also come to teach us an important lesson \u2013 the lesson of preserving our Islamic identity at all times and completely refraining from emulating the kuffaar (disbelievers, Jews and Christians) in their religion and culture.<\/p>\n

When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not want his Ummah to resemble the Jews in the aspect of fasting (which is an ibaadah), then one can well imagine how displeased he would be to see his Ummah emulating the disbelievers in their culture, dressing and other aspects of life.<\/p>\n

When one ponders over the beautiful teachings of Islam, one finds that Islam is a complete, perfect and comprehensive way of life which has provided man with complete guidance in all spheres of worldly and deeni life. Hence, there is absolutely no need for a believer to emulate the kuffaar in his lifestyle, dressing, culture or in any aspect of life.<\/p>\n

With the Nubuwwat of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), the religion of every Nabi has been terminated and every path besides the path of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) has been closed. Now it is not possible for any person to reach Allah Ta\u2018ala through following any other deen besides the deen of Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), the deen of Islam.<\/p>\n

Showing Appreciation for the Bounty of Islam and the Sunnah<\/strong><\/p>\n

The greatest favour of Allah Ta\u2018ala upon this ummah is the favour of Islam. Allah Ta\u2018ala has blessed us with the greatest Nabi, Hazrat Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), the greatest kitaab, the Qur\u2019aan Majeed and the greatest deen, the deen of Islam.<\/p>\n

When Allah Ta\u2018ala has blessed us in this manner, then it is only befitting that we should show gratitude to Him for these great bounties.<\/p>\n

How Should One Show Gratitude and Appreciation to Allah Ta\u2018ala?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had given the ummah a golden piece of advice through which we will be able to show gratitude and appreciation to Allah Ta\u2018ala for the deen of Islam.<\/p>\n

The advice which Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) had given is to oppose the ways of the kuffaar.<\/p>\n

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In other words, to show appreciation for our deen, we must ensure that we only follow our deen and the sunnah of our Nabi (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) – and we must never emulate the Jews, Christians and disbelievers or have any inclination to their ways and culture in our hearts. This is the lesson of Muharram.<\/p>\n

The Incident of Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) <\/strong><\/p>\n

Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) was a Sahaabi of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam). Prior to him embracing Islam, he was a Jewish rabbi. He accepted Islam with a few other Jews.<\/p>\n

Once, after embracing Islam, Hazrat Abdullah bin Salaam (radhiyallahu \u2018anhu) and his friends who had also embraced Islam were discussing among themselves that there were certain things that were very important to them in their previous religion while they were Jews. One of these aspects was observing the Sabbath (honouring the day of Saturday).<\/p>\n

They felt that though they were now observing the importance of Jumu\u2019ah, however since apparently there is no prohibition in Islam from also observing Saturday as a big day, they would observe that as well.<\/p>\n

Likewise, it was forbidden for the Jews to consume camel meat or camel milk. They felt that in Islam, it is not compulsory to eat camel meat or drink camel milk. Therefore, together with regarding camel meat as permissible, they will just stay away from it out of consideration for their previous religion – Judaism.<\/p>\n

They felt that in doing so, they will be doing good as they will be practicing upon both religions.<\/p>\n

It was on that occasion that Allah Ta\u2018ala revealed the following verse of the Qur\u2019aan Majeed:<\/p>\n

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\u201cO you who believe, enter into Islam fully, and do not follow the footsteps of Shaitaan. Indeed, he is, for you, a clear enemy.\u201d (Surah Baqarah v. 208)<\/em><\/p>\n

In this verse, Allah Ta\u2018ala shows us that a mu\u2019min has only one way of life \u2013 the way of Islam. That is what Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) came and gave da\u2019wah towards. (Tafseer Jalaalain pg. 31 & Ma\u2019aarif-ul-Qur\u2019aan 1\/498)<\/em><\/p>\n

Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) also said that if Nabi Musa (\u2018alaihis salaam) was alive in his lifetime, then he too would have no option but to follow him. (Shu\u2019abul Imaan #174)<\/em><\/p>\n

Hence, Islam is the only path to Jannah, and it is only through entering into Islam fully, and shunning the ways of the Jews, Christians and mushrikeen, that we can be perfect Muslims.<\/p>\n

The Greatest Followers of Deen and the Sunnah were the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) <\/strong><\/p>\n

When we examine the lives of the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum), then we find that the secret to their success and their acceptance by Allah Ta\u2018ala was that they always maintained their Islamic Identity by upholding the Sunnah wherever they went.<\/p>\n

In every facet of their lives, they gave preference to practising upon deen and the sunnah over every other way and culture that the world offered.<\/p>\n

There are many incidents that occurred in the life of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) that show how Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) taught the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) to refrain from emulating the mushrikeen, Jews and Christians.<\/p>\n

Not Emulating the Kuffaar in Calling People for Salaah<\/strong><\/p>\n

When Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) arrived in Madinah Munawwarah after the hijrah, he first built the musjid. However, since the azaan was not yet revealed by Allah Ta\u2018ala, the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) would all perform their fardh salaah at different times in the musjid.<\/p>\n

Rasulullah\u2019s (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) desire was that all the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum) should perform their fardh salaah together at one time in the musjid. For this, there was a need that some method be utilized through which people will know that it was the time for salaah.<\/p>\n

In this regard, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) made mashurah with the Sahaabah (radhiyallahu \u2018anhum), asking them what method could be used.<\/p>\n

Some suggested that a fire be lit. On seeing the smoke, people would know that it is the time of salaah. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was not pleased with this suggestion as this was emulating the way of the fire worshippers.<\/p>\n

Some suggested that a horn be sounded. On hearing the sound of the horn people will know that it was the time for salaah. However, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not approve of this suggestion as this was emulating the way of the Jews.<\/p>\n

Some suggested that the naaqoos be adopted (i.e. two sticks be struck together) and upon hearing the sound, people will understand that it is time for salaah. However, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not approve of this suggestion as well as it was emulating the way of the Christians.<\/p>\n

Thereafter, a certain Sahaabi was shown a dream in which he was taught the words of the azaan. Upon relating the dream to Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam), Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said, \u201cThis is a true dream (shown to him from the side of Allah Ta\u2018ala).\u201d It was then that the azaan was prescribed in Shari\u2019ah.<\/p>\n

From this incident, we see that Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was displeased with the Ummah emulating the kuffaar in the manner they used to call people to their places of worship.<\/p>\n

Just as Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) was displeased with his Ummah emulating the kuffaar in this aspect, then we should ask ourselves \u201cWill Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) ever be pleased with his Ummah adopting the haraam methods of the kuffaar to propagate and promote deen?\u201d Definitely, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) will not be pleased with this haraam.<\/p>\n

Hence, for Muslims to propagate deen through the TV channels, YouTube videos and other similar haraam \u200emethods and ways of the kuffaar (which contain pictures of animate objects, music, non-mahram males and \u200efemales intermingling, etc.) is not permissible. The kuffaar utilize these methods to propagate their deen and \u200epromote their evil ideologies and wrong agendas.<\/p>\n

Similarly, we should not follow those people who promote interfaith programs and join up with the kuffaar in the name of unity. This method of accommodating and pleasing the kuffaar while distorting and adulterating deen is a means of jeopardizing one\u2019s imaan and destroying the deen of Islam.<\/p>\n

Allah Ta\u2018ala and His beloved Rasul (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) have prohibited us from committing such haraam. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) commanded his Ummah to follow the Ulama-e-Haq who remain firmly upon deen and uphold and protect deen at all times.<\/p>\n

Lengthening the Beard and Shortening the Moustache<\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Mubaarak Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) instructed the ummah to lengthen their beards and shorten their moustaches in order to oppose the disbelievers. Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) said:<\/p>\n

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In the time of Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) and also in today\u2019s times, we see that it is the way of the kuffaar to lengthen the moustache and shave the beards. Hence, we see in this Hadith, Rasulullah (sallallahu \u2018alaihi wasallam) did not want the Muslims to emulate the ways of the disbelievers.<\/p>\n

The Disastrous Fate of the Aalim who Loved the Way of the Christians<\/strong><\/p>\n

Qari Fatah Muhammed (rahimahullah) was the ustaad of Hazrat Thaanwi (rahimahullah). He once mentioned to Hazrat Thaanwi (rahimahullah) that he heard the following incident from Sheikh Dahhaan (rahimahullah) who was a great aalim of Makkah Mukarramah. Sheikh Dahhaan (rahimahullah) mentioned that once, a certain aalim of Makkah Mukarramah passed away. Accordingly, the aalim was given ghusl, the janaazah salaah was performed and he was buried in the cemetery.<\/p>\n

A few days later, another person passed away. Since graves in Makkah Mukarramah are often shared, the same grave was reopened so that this person could also be buried inside. However, on opening the grave, Sheikh Dahhaan (rahimahullah) and the other people present were surprised to find that the body of the aalim was not there, and in his place was the body of a young European girl.<\/p>\n

Allah Ta\u2018ala made it such that present at that burial was a Muslim who had come from France. On seeing the young girl\u2019s body, he exclaimed, \u201cI know this girl! She is from France and her parents are Christians! She was learning Urdu from me, and she had embraced Islam in secret. I had also taught her some basic books on deen. Unexpectedly, she fell ill and passed away, after which I left France and came here.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hearing this, the people said, \u201cWe can understand why the French girl\u2019s body has been transferred to Makkah Mukarramah. It was brought here on account of her embracing Islam and trying to lead a life of piety.\u201d However, the people said, \u201cIf the girl is here, then where is the body of the aalim now?\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Some people felt that the aalim\u2019s body must have been transferred to France, in place of the girl\u2019s body. Hence, they addressed the Muslim who had come from France and said, \u201cAfter performing haj, go to France, open the grave of this girl in France and see if it now contains the aalim\u2019s body.\u201d Saying this, they gave the man a description of the aalim who had passed away so that he would be able to recognize his body.<\/p>\n

After performing haj, when the man returned to France, and opened the girl\u2019s grave, he found that instead of her body \u2013 it was the body of the aalim of Makkah Mukarramah that was in her coffin, matching the description of the aalim that the people in Makkah Mukarramah had given him.<\/p>\n

When this man thereafter sent the news to Makkah Mukarramah that the he had found the aalim\u2019s body in the girl\u2019s grave in France, then the people of Makkah Mukarramah said, \u201cThis girl\u2019s body being transferred to Makkah Mukarramah is a sign of her being accepted by Allah Ta\u2018ala. However, the aalim\u2019s body being moved from Makkah Mukarramah to the land of the Kuffaar is a sign that he was not accepted by Allah Ta\u2018ala. What weakness in his life could have been the cause for this?\u201d<\/p>\n

The people then said, \u201cThe people who will know one best will be the people of one\u2019s household. Let us ask his wife.\u201d The wife of this aalim was then approached and was asked regarding whether her husband had any weakness in his deen due to which this had transpired. She replied, \u201cMy husband was a good man, but he had one weakness in him which used to affect me and trouble me. His weakness was that after we would have relations, he would say, \u2018How nice is the way of the Christians that after relations, ghusl is not obligatory on them, whereas we Muslims have to have a ghusl after having relations!\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n

Hence, though he lived in Makkah Mukarramah, he liked the way of the Christians and was not happy with the way of Islam. On the contrary, the Muslim girl in Europe lived Islam, though she lived in difficulty and was forced to keep her Islam a secret. Therefore, Allah Ta\u2018ala transferred her body to Makkah Mukarramah and transferred the body of the Aalim to Europe. (Jawaahir Paare 2\/140-143)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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