Muharram

ʿAshura’: The 10th of Muharram Although the month of Muḥarram is a sanctified month as a whole, the 10th however is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named ʿĀshūrā’ as it is derived from the word ʿAsharah, which means ten in Arabic. ʿIzz ibn ʿAbd al-Salām (raḥimahullāh) said: ‘The superiority of…

Muharram: The Month of Allah During certain blessed moments and places, we are given a wealth of opportunities to seek the mercy, love and blessings of Allah. These moments, particularly the ‘sacred months’, have been specially selected by Allah as the best times to worship Him and attain His proximity. From among these sacred months,…