8 Things You Need to Know About Muḥarram

By Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt 1. What is Muḥarram?  Muḥarram is the 1st month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It commences the new year. 2. What is the meaning of Muḥarram? Muḥarram means “forbidden” or “sacred”. violating its sanctity is forbidden due to the month being sacred. Conflicts are especially forbidden during this sacred period. (Qur’ān…