Day of ‘Ashūrā (10th of Muharram)

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Assalamu 'Alaykum,

Please join us at Al-Maqasid as we commemorate the blessed Day of ‘Ashūrā, the 10th of Muharram. Al-Maqasid will be observing ‘Ashūrā on Friday, July 28, 2023. The program will begin at 7:15pm and consist of invocations and a reflection regarding the significance of this blessed day. The program will conclude with du’a, and a community potluck iftar after Maghrib.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “For fasting the Day of ‘Ashūrā, I anticipate that Allah will expiate the previous year’s sins.” [Muslim]

Ibn ‘Abbās (may Allah be well pleased with him) also narrates, “When the Messenger of Allah ﷺ fasted the Day of ‘Ashūrā and called for others to fast that day, someone said, ‘O Messenger of Allah, this is a day revered by the Jews and Christians.’ He replied, ‘In the next year, in shā’ Allah, we will also fast on the ninth day.’” [Muslim]

Therefore, it is recommended to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram (or, alternatively, the 10th and 11th).

It is also highly recommended to give life to the night before ‘Ashūrā to receive divine assistance and the outpouring of Allah’s generosity. This can be done through reciting the Quran and reciting Prophetic supplications and invocations.

In addition to fasting the Day of ‘Ashūrā, the Prophet ﷺ also recommended that one should be generous in spending on one’s family and give them one’s time and attention.

We ask Allah ﷻ to grant us the best of this Day of ‘Ashūrā and to make it a day of blessings, relief, and elevation for the entire Umma.