What is the ruling on fasting the Ashura Day?
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) had ordered Muslims to fast on Ashura days (9th, 10th, 11th days of Muharram) before the verses about Ramadan fasting were sent down. After the verses…
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Is there a special form of worship to perform in the month of Muharram?
In terms of the rules of fasting, there is no difference between the obligatory Ramadan fast and optional Muharram fast. The same three cases which break the fast in Ramadan…
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Consecutive fasting is not forbidden, but the Prophet advised to fast on alternate days. You can fast on the 8th, 9th and 10th days of Muharram. There is nothing wrong…
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Question: Many people say that shopping on the day of Ashura increases abundance. Is that true? Answer: There are some beliefs in public like “Shopping on Ashura day will increase…
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Our prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.) recommends fasting on the ninth and tenth of Muharram, which are the Days of Ashura. There is no other worship specific to the month of Muharram….
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