The Month of Muharram & The Day of Ashura

Sheikh Bilal Ismail educates us about some history and benefits of the 1st sacred month in the Muslim calender - Muharram. He also discusses the most virtuous day in this month - the day of Ashura. Muharram Ashura the 10th of day Muharram
Significance of Ashura
Rasul Allah used to fast on the day of Ashura even after fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory.Ibn 'Abbas reported

When the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) fasted on the day of 'Ashura and commanded that it should he observed as a fast, they (his Companions) said to him: Messenger of Allah, it is a day which the Jews and Christians hold in high esteem. Thereupon the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) said: When the next year comes, God willing, we would observe fast on the 9th But the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) died before the advent of the next year.

[ Musim : Book 006, Hadith Number 2528]


Abdullah ibn Abbas also reported

Abdullah b 'Abbas reported that the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) had said: If I live till the next (year), I would definitely observe fast on the 9th, and the narration transmitted by Abu Bakr is: "He meant the day of Ashura." [ Muslim: Book 006, Hadith Number 252]