The importance of the month of Muharram | Abu Bakr Zoud
Summary
TLDRIn this speech, the speaker highlights the significance of the Islamic month of Muharram, which is uniquely referred to as 'the month of Allah' by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Unlike other months, including Ramadan, Muharram is emphasized for its sacredness and virtues. Fasting in this month, especially on the Day of Ashura, is highly rewarded and considered more virtuous than fasting in Shaban. The speaker underscores the idea that beginning the year with the right intentions and actions during Muharram sets a positive tone for the rest of the year.
Takeaways
- 🕌 The month of Muharram is referred to as the month of Allah by the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam).
- 📜 This is the only month Allah has ascribed to Himself, making it unique among all months.
- 📖 Similar to how the Quran is unique among all books, and the prophets are unique among all humans, the month of Allah stands out among all other months.
- 🏠 Just as mosques (Bait Allah) are distinct from all other houses, the month of Allah is distinct from all other months.
- 🌙 Muharram is different from Ramadan, which is not described in the same manner as Muharram.
- ✨ Muharram carries great virtue and is the beginning of the Islamic year. Starting the year right in Muharram sets a positive tone for the rest of the year.
- 🕌 The month of Muharram is considered holy and sacred.
- 🌙 Fasting during the sacred months is generally recommended, but fasting in Muharram is specifically noted as the best month to fast after Ramadan.
- 📅 The Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) used to fast significantly in Sha'ban, but fasting in Muharram is considered more rewarding.
- 📅 The Prophet specifically emphasized fasting on the day of Ashura in Muharram.
Q & A
What is the significance of the month of Muharram in Islam?
-The month of Muharram is significant in Islam because it is the first month of the Islamic calendar and is referred to as the 'month of Allah.' It is the only month that Allah has ascribed to Himself, indicating its special status among other months.
How does the prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) describe Muharram?
-The prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) described Muharram as the 'month of Allah,' highlighting its unique and elevated status compared to other months.
Why is the term 'Shahrullah' (month of Allah) significant?
-The term 'Shahrullah' is significant because it indicates that Muharram is distinct and holds a special place among all the months, similar to how 'Kitab Allah' (Book of Allah) refers to the Quran being unique among all books.
What examples are given to illustrate the uniqueness of Muharram?
-Examples given include 'Kitab Allah' (the Quran), 'Nabi Allah' (the prophets of Allah), and 'Bait Allah' (the masajid), each of which is unique and distinct from others in their respective categories. Similarly, Muharram is distinct from other months.
Is Ramadan described in the same way as Muharram?
-No, Ramadan is not described in the same way as Muharram. While Ramadan is a holy month with its own virtues, it is not referred to as the 'month of Allah' in the manner Muharram is.
What is one reason given for why Muharram is called 'Shahrullah'?
-One reason given for why Muharram is called 'Shahrullah' is because of the great virtue it carries, marking the beginning of the Islamic year and setting the tone for the rest of the year.
Why is Muharram considered holy and sacred?
-Muharram is considered holy and sacred because of its designation as the 'month of Allah' and its inherent sacredness in Islamic tradition.
What is said about fasting in the month of Muharram?
-Fasting in the month of Muharram is highly recommended. The prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) mentioned that the best month to fast after Ramadan is Muharram, making it even more rewarding than fasting in Shaban.
How does fasting in Muharram compare to fasting in Shaban?
-Fasting in Muharram is considered more rewarding than fasting in Shaban. While Shaban is significant as the month in which the annual records are raised to Allah, fasting in Muharram holds a higher virtue.
Which specific day in Muharram is emphasized for fasting?
-The day of Ashura, which falls on the 10th of Muharram, is specifically emphasized for fasting. It is a day of significant reward and virtue.
Outlines
🌙 The Significance of the Month of Allah
The speaker highlights the significance of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, referred to as the 'Month of Allah' by the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam). This designation signifies its unique status among all months, just as terms like 'Book of Allah' or 'Prophets of Allah' set apart the Quran and the prophets from all other books and people. The speaker emphasizes that even Ramadan was not described in this way, indicating the unique virtue of Muharram, which is recognized for its holiness and sacredness.
📅 The Virtue and Importance of Muharram
The speaker discusses the exceptional status of Muharram, noting its sacredness and the high regard it holds within the Islamic tradition. It is mentioned that fasting during the sacred months, especially Muharram, is highly recommended (mustahab). The Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) emphasized that the best month for fasting after Ramadan is Muharram, even more so than Sha'ban, which is the month when the annual records of deeds are raised to Allah. The Prophet's practice of fasting in Muharram, particularly on the day of Ashura, underscores its importance and rewards.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Month of Allah
💡Muharram
💡Fasting
💡Ashura
💡Shahrullah
💡Sacred Months
💡Virtue
💡Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
💡Kitab Allah
💡Shaban
Highlights
Allah blessed us with the month of Allah, the first month of the Islamic calendar.
The Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) referred to this month as the month of Allah.
This is the only month that Allah ascribed to Himself.
The term 'Shahrukh Allah' means the month of Allah, indicating its unique status among other months.
Examples of things ascribed to Allah: Kitab Allah (the Quran), Nabi Allah (prophets), and Bait Allah (masajid).
When we say 'month of Allah,' it signifies that this month is unique compared to all other months.
Muharram is described as the month of Allah, unlike Ramadan, which was not described in this manner.
Muharram is considered the beginning of the year, and if the beginning is right, the rest of the year will be right.
Muharram is named for its holiness and sacredness.
Fasting in the sacred months is generally mustahab (recommended).
The Prophet said that the best month to fast after Ramadan is Muharram.
Fasting in Muharram is more rewarding than fasting in Sha'ban.
Sha'ban is the month in which our records of the year are raised to Allah.
The Prophet used to fast a lot in Sha'ban, except for a few days.
Fasting in Muharram, specifically on the day of Ashura, is highly rewarding.
Transcripts
my brothers and sisters in islam allah
blessed us
with this month that is known as
the month of allah the first month of
the islamic
the prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam
he referred to this month as the month
of allah
and this is the only month that allah
azzawajal ascribed to himself
you know what it means when we say
shahrukh allah the month of allah
yani for example when we say kitab allah
meaning this book the quran is one thing
and all the other books is something
else
when we say nabi allah meaning the
prophets of allah
these human beings are one thing and all
the other human beings are all something
else
when we say bait allah meaning the
masajid
are one thing and all the houses that
exist are totally another thing
now when we say meaning this month is
one thing
and all the other months of the year are
totally different
something else altogether did not say
about ramadan
did not describe
that we just finished a month ago it
wasn't described in the manner that
muharram was described the only month
that was called
was they say because of the great virtue
it carries
this is the beginning of the e and if
the beginning
is right the rest of the year becomes
right for someone this month is called
muharram
because of its holiness and because of
its sacredness
they mentioned that fasting in the
sacred months
generally is mustahab and regarding the
month of muharram
said something specific
that the best month to fast after
ramadan this is better than shabbat
shabbat is the month in which our
records of the year are raised to allah
subhanahu wa'ta'ala
is the month in which rasulallah used to
fast except a little bit of days
now imagine that fasting muharram is
much better and more rewarding
than fasting shabbat and nabis
the only two months in which he used to
put full effort to
fasting
and more specifically in shahrullah was
the day of ashura
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