Uthaimeen on Fasting ʿĀshūrā
November 8, 2013 § Leave a comment
Shaikh ’Uthaimeen, may Allaah have mercy on him, said, “The Month of Allaah, al-Muḥarram, is the one between [the month of] Dhul-Hijjah and Ṣafar, about which the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, ‘… the most excellent fast after (fasting) in the month of Ramadan is the fast in Allaah’s Month of al-Muharram …,’ and it is established that one should fast on [the Day ofʿĀshūrā which is] the 10th [of Muḥarram which corresponds to Tue. 16th July 2024], or the 9th and the 10th [Mon. 15th and Tue. 16th July 2024], or the 9th, 10th and 11th [Mon. 15th, Tue. 16th and Wed. 17th July 2024].”
Sharh Riyaadis-Saaliheen, vol. 5, p. 299.
The Encouragement to Fast in Muharram
November 3, 2013 § Leave a comment
“Abu Hurairah, may Allaah be pleased with him, reported that he (the Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم) was asked as to which prayer was most excellent after the prescribed prayer, and which fast was the most excellent after the month of Ramadan. He said, ‘Prayer offered in the middle of the night, and the most excellent fast after (fasting) in the month of Ramadan is the fast in Allaah’s Month of al-Muharram.’” [Muslim]
Ibn Rajab said, “… And the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم called the month of Muharram, ‘Allaah’s Month,’ and its ascription to Allaah shows its distinction and excellence, for nothing is attributed to Him, the Most High, except the most elite of His creation, like His ascription of Muhammad, Ibrahim, Ishaaq, Ya’qoob and other Prophets to His ’Ubudiyyah, and He ascribed His House and His She-Camel to Himself.” [See Surah Shams, verse 13 for a mention of the She-camel.]
Lataa’iful-Ma’aarif, pp. 68-70.
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