Fw: The virtue of fasting 'Ashoora' (10th of Muharram) - Fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ does expiate minor sins for the past yea

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1)    The virtue of fasting 'Ashoora' (10th of Muharram)  - Fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ does expiate minor sins for the past year, 

2)    9th Muharram will be on Monday the 5th and Ashoura on 6th of December  for KSA people.

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Fw:From: syed_as...@yahoo.co.uk

As Salam Alaikum Brothers,

 

The virtue of fasting ‘Ashoora’

 

• The reason why the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora’ and      urged the people to do likewise is mentioned in the hadeeth narrated by al-Bukhaari (1865) from Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him), who said: The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) came to Madeenah and saw the Jews fasting on the day of ‘Ashoora’. He said, “What is this?” They said, “This is a good day, this is the day when Allaah saved the Children of Israel from their enemy and Moosa fasted on this day.” He said, “We are closer to Moosa than you.” So he fasted on this day and told the people to fast too.

• Fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ does expiate minor sins for the past year, because the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “Fasting the day of ‘Ashoora’ I hope Allaah will expiate the sins thereby for the year that came before it.” Narrated by Muslim, 1162. This is by the bounty that Allaah bestows upon us, whereby fasting one day expiates for the sins of a whole year. And Allaah is the Owner of great bounty. 

• The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) used to be very keen to make sure he fasted on the day of ‘Ashoora’ because of its great status. It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: I never saw the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) so keen to make sure he fasted any day and preferring it over another except this day, the day of ‘Ashoora’, and the month of Ramadaan. Narrated by al-Bukhaari, 1867. 

• The words “this is a good day” – according to a version narrated by Muslim, “This is a great day when Allaah saved Moosa and his people and drowned Pharaoh and his people.” 

• According to another version narrated by al-Bukhaari, “So we fast it out of respect for it.” 

• The words “and told the people to fast” – according to another version narrated by al-Bukhaari, “He said to his companions, ‘You are closer to Moosa than them, so fast this day.” 

• Thirdly: The expiation of sins that is achieved by fasting ‘Ashoora’ refers to minor sins; with regard to major sins, they need separate repentance. 

• Al-Nawawi (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:  Fasting the day of ‘Arafaah expiates for all minor sins, in other words this brings forgiveness for all sins except for major sins. Then he said: Fasting the day ‘Ashoora is expiation for one year, and if a person’s Ameen coincides with the Ameen of the angels, his previous sins will be forgiven… Each of the things mentioned may bring expiation. If he does something that expiates for minor sins he will be expiated, and if there are no minor or major sins, it will be recorded for him as good deeds and he will rise in status thereby… If there is one or more major sins and no minor sins, we hope that it will reduce his major sins. 
•  Al-Majmoo’ Sharh al-Muhadhdhab, part 6. 

 

Allah Hafiz,  Muhammad…

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KINDLY NOTE:  FOR BROTHERS IN SAUDI ARABIA

From: kize...@hotmail.com
Subject: FW: Ashoura on Tuesday
Date: Sat, 3 Dec 2011 11:37:41 +0300

Dear Brothers
Assalamu Alaikum
 
It has been confirmed that 9th Muharram will be on Monday the 5th and Ashoura on 6th of December.  Fasting is recommended on 5th and 6th December Monday & Tuesday.
 
Please inform others.
 
Wassalam
Kizer Omar
 

Date: Fri, 2 Dec 2011 23:03:52 -0800
From: ataul...@yahoo.com

Subject: Fw:  Ashoura on Tuesday

 

Ashoura on Tuesday

JEDDAH – Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Abdullah Aal Al-Sheikh, Grand Mufti of the Kingdom, has said the day of fasting for Ashoura, Muharram 10, falls on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Sheikh Aal Al-Sheikh called this a way out of arguments that the crescent was not sighted to mark the beginning of Muharram.

 

He said Saturday therefore was the last day of Dhul Hijjah and Sunday the first of Muharram. Hence, the 9th and 10th of Muharram – days on which Muslims are recommended to fast – fall on Monday (Dec. 5) and Tuesday (Dec. 6) respectively. — Okaz/SG __

 

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