Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar]
months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and
the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the
correct religion, so do not wrong yourselves during
them. And fight against the disbelievers collectively as
they fight against you collectively. And know that
Allah is with the
righteous [who fear Him].
[At Tauba:36]
Highlights
Prophet
Muhammad
migrated from Makkah to Madina on 1st
of Muharram. This is how lunar calendar was
formed
Allah
accepted Adam's repentance on 10th of Muharram
Prophet Musa's
nation got free from Pharoah. Musa fasted in
gratitude. Prophet
said we will also fast
following Prophet Musa (Bukhari)
Muharram is one of
the four sacred months (Bukhari)
Aashoora is the day
on which the Ark settled on Mount Joodi, so Nuh
fasted this day in thanksgiving (Ahmad)
Do's
After fasts
of Ramadan the fast of 10 Muharram is of
great importance
10th of
Muharram is also called Aashooraa, the fast on
this day gets one pardoned from all the sins of
a year (Muslim)
Prophet
suggested to fast either 9 & 10 or 10 & 11
of Muharram
migrated from Makkah to Madina on 1st
of Muharram. This is how lunar calendar was
formed
