SIGNIFICANT DAYS IN ISLAM

MUHARRAM: The month of Muharram is a very auspicious month especially the Day of Ashura, which is on the 10th of Muharram (on a Friday). On this day: Hadrat Nooh (alaihis salaam) alighted from his Ark. Hadrat Moosa (alaihis salaam) was victorious over FiraunThe Martyrdom of Imaam Husain (radi Allahu anhu) occurred on this day in Karbala, andQiyaamat will also occur on this day. Just as the reward for good deeds are awarded abundantly on this day, the Azaab (punishment) for your sins committed on this day will be greater. The practices of the procession of Tazia, Matam, following of Jaloos, fire tramping, etc. are not allowed as these are the acts of the followers of Yazid. These acts were not done by the Ahle Bait and are against the teachings of Islam. However, it is acceptable if one makes a real copy of the dome of Karbala as remembrance of Hadrat Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhu), to make Ziarat, to pay their respects and show love and devotion. It is also of great Sawaab to have Majlis, Quran Khwaani and Fateha in remembrance of the Ahle Bait. It is very rewarding to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. It is of Barakat to spend on your family and cook nice food on the 10th. The Barakat remains for the whole year on the crops that have been cooked on this day, therefore it is good to cook Kichra or Haleem as it contains many ingredients, grains and crops. Fateha should be made on these and the Sawaab sent to Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhu) and the rest of the Shuhada-e-Karbala.