Ashura Day @ 10 Muharram

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Assalamualaikum w.b.t to all Muslims ^^

How are you today? I hope all of us in the protection of Allah. Insha Allah. Today, I would like to share about “Ashura Day”. As a Muslim, we already know what is “Ashura Day” right? Ashura day is the 10^th day or Muharram (the first month of the Islamic calendar). Since the beginning of this world, Ashura day has been a very important day. On this day, Prophets, Saints and Sincere servants of Allah were blessed with miracles and spiritual powers. Therefore, what I can say here is 10 Muharram is a great day! ^^ 

The stories behind the day of Ashura are:

1   1)      Repentance of Prophet Adam A.S was accepted by Allah.

2   2)      The ship of Prophet Nuh A.S came to rest on a mountain called Al-Judi.

3   3)      Prophet Ibrahim A.S was born on this day and he got the title Khalilullah (friend of Allah) on this day.

4   4)      The fire in which Prophet Ibrahim A.S was thrown by the king Namrud become cool and means of safety for Prophet Ibrahim, by the order of Allah.

5   5)      Allah delivered Prophet Ayub A.S from distress and he was restored to prosperity.

6   6)      By the grace of Allah, Prophet Yunus A.S was casted out on the shore after being swallowed by a huge fish (whale) for forty days.

Actually, there are many stories but, I just listed some examples of the story behind the Ashura day. Sorry. Now, I would like to talk about fasting on 10 Muharram. 

Fasting on Ashura day carries a great reward. It is better to fast both 9^th and 10^th of Muharram or 10^th and 11^th Muharram to distinguish Muslims and Jewish because they also practice the same thing.

“Berpuasalah kamu di Hari Ashura dan kamu bezakanlah dengan (amalan) orang-orang Yahudi. Oleh itu, berpuasalah sehari sebelumnya dan sehari selepasnya. “

-Hadith Ahmad-

In short, it would be “afdhal” to fasting all three days which are 9^th, 10^th and 11^th Muharram. If not able, fast on 9^th and 10^th. If not able too, it is sufficient to fasting on 10^th Muharram. It is due the fact that, our beloved Prophet Muhammad S.A.W has said that this is the most rewarding fast next to Ramadhan. Our beloved Prophet has also said that fasting on Ashura day will compensate for one year’s sin.

So, I think that’s all about from me. I hope with a little sharing can be beneficial to us in this world and the hereafter. I’m sorry if I’m wrong in transmitting knowledge. If I’m wrong, please let me know. Thank you very much.

“Whatever written of truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s assistance and guidance, and whatever of error is of me. Allah alone knows best, and he is the only source of strength. May Allah guide us to the straight path of Islam. May Allah guide us to the Siraat al-Mustaqeem.”