Muharram marks the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1440. Being the first of the four sacred months, Muharram holds extraordinary significance in Islam. Muharram in its literal sense means “forbidden” and is often referred to as “the Month of ALLAH”. Waging war or indulging in any kind of violence during this month is strictly forbidden.

During these sacred months, both sins and good deeds carry a heavier weight than in other periods of the year. The increased reward from ALLAH (SBT) is one reason why numerous Muslims around the globe choose to give their Zakat in al-Muharram, which is also the perfect time to give Sadaqah!

Prophet (SAW) said:

“I am closer to Moses than they." (Bukhari 3397)

Initially it was made obligatory to fast on the 10th of Muharram and but later fasting was made obligatory in Ramadan only. The Companions observed that Jews also consider the 10th as special day and also fasted on the day. So Prophet (SAW) announced that from next year the Muslims would also fast on the 9th of Muharram so to distinguish themselves from the Jews. Unfortunately, Prophet (SAW) did not live to see the next year but Muslims around the world consider the Days of Ashura – which are the 9th and 10th of Muharram - as blessed days and observe fast on these days as per the Sunnah of our Prophet (SAW).

It was month of Muharram when sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain(R.A) the blessed grandson of Prophet Muhammad and the master of the youth of heaven, his family and his companions on the land of Karbala 1400 years ago.