Answered by Shaykh Yūsuf Badāt Question: Regarding spending on one’s family for ‘Āshūrah; will it be better to prepare a special meal for ifṭār on the 9th Muḥarram or for the 10th of Muḥarram if one will be fasting on these days? Answer: بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيْم In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most…
By Shaykh Muhammad Badat Muḥarram One of those months of the four months which have been mentioned as sacred in the Qur’ān is Muḥarram. Muḥarram also marks the start of the hijrah calendar year. Due to its special significance, rewards for good deeds are multiplied; and at the same time, one should take care to…
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…