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What is the reason behind Muharram?
The significance of Muharram: The month of Muharram is extremely holy for the Muslim community and Shia Muslims mourn the death of Imam Hussein and his family on this day of sorrow. They respect their sacrifice and pray in abundance as well as refrain from all joyous events.
What is the real story of Muharram?
For Shia, Muharram commemorates the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein Ibn Ali. After questioning the legitimacy of the caliph Yazid, Hussein was murdered during the Battle of Karbala, which took place on the day of Ashura in the year AD 680.
Can we wish happy Muharram?
On the day of Muharram, may Allah bless you with health, wealth, peace and happiness! Wishing you and your family a new year full of peace and happiness! May Allah bless you throughout the year! May your faith in Allah always bring you peace and prosperity.
Can you get married in the month of Muharram?
There is nothing in the Qur’an or the Sunnah to confirm this. The Muharram month is the same as the rest of the year. Hence, it is perfectly permissible to arrange a marriage in the month of Muharram and also to arrange the waleemah or any other function.
Is Muharram a festival of Muslims?
Muharram is celebrated as the advent of the Islamic New Year by participating Muslims around the globe. It is regarded as a pious and important festival by the community. Muharram also marks the anniversary of the battle of Karbala, where the Islamic prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was killed.
Is Muharram a day of mourning?
Muharram 2021: Muharram is the period of grief for Shia Muslims across the world. It is the month of mourning for the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. On Muharram, mourners offer prayers at mosques and take out processions grieving the death of the Prophet’s grandson.
Why is Karbala important to Islam?
The Battle of Karbala took place in Karbala (680), in present day Iraq. The battle resulted in the military defeat of Husayn ibn Ali’s group, the death of almost all of his men, and the captivity of all women and children. The Battle of Karbala is one of the most significant battles in the history of Shia Muslims.