14/06/2026
🌹 Realities of the Holy Month of Muharram 🌹
1. Muharram مُحَرَّمْ or (Muharram ul Haram مُحَرَّمُ الْحَرَامْ)
Entry way: 9
9 X 1 = 9
9th Ismullah (Name of Allah (AJ): Al Jabbar (The Forceful One)
9th Ismur Rasul ﷺ (Name of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh): Aghib (Free-er from Hell)
9th Chapter of Holy Quran: Surat At Tawbah (Repentance)
…ثَانِيَ اثْنَيْنِ إِذْ هُمَا فِي الْغَارِ إِذْ يَقُولُ لِصَاحِبِهِ لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّـهَ مَعَنَا ۖ فَأَنزَلَ اللَّـهُ سَكِينَتَهُ عَلَيْهِ وَأَيَّدَهُ بِجُنُودٍ لَّمْ تَرَوْهَا…
9:40 – “…thaniya ithnayni idh huma fil ghari idh yaqolu lisahibihi la tahzan inna Allaha ma’ana, fa anzalAllahu sakeenatahu, ‘alayhi wa ayyadahu, bi junodin lam tarawha…” (Surat At Tawba)
“… as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, “Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.” And Allah sent down his tranquillity upon him and supported him with angels you did not see…” (The Repentance, 9:40)
🌹 Realities of this month 🌹
• Enter the Cave of Safety
• Baab e Tawbah – The Door of Repentance
Veil of Power, 12,000 X praising by reciting:
سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيُ الْأَعْلَي
Subhana Rabbil ’ala
(Glory be to my Lord, the Most High)
🌹Important Events in Muharram 🌹
• 1st of Muharram – Hijrah (migration) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinatul Munawera (the City of Light) – Islamic New Year
• 1st of Muharram – Shahada (Martyrdom) of Amir ul Muminin Sayyidina ‘Umar al Faruq (as) – the Second Khalifa (Rightly Guided Deputy) of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
• 10th of Muharram (61 AH) – The day of ‘Ashura – Martyrdom of Imam Hussain (as) – (The Grandson of Sayyidina Muhammad (ﷺ) – the 3rd holy Imam) and
72 members of his holy Family and companions.
• 25th of Muharram (95 AH) – Shahada (Martyrdom) of Imam ‘Ali Zainul ‘Abideen(as) ( Son of Imam Hussain (as) and the 4th holy Imam)
🌹Naqshbandi Related Events 🌹
1. 1st of Muharram – Birthday of Shaykh Khas Muhammad Shirwani (Q) (33rd Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
2. 9th of Muharram – Urs (Passing) of Shaykh Qasim ibn Muhammad ibn Abubakr Siddiq (Q) (4th Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
3. 9th of Muharram- Urs of Shaykh Shamsuddin Habiballah (Q) – (29th Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
4. 10th of Muharram – Urs of Shaykh Abul Hassan al Kharqani (Q) – (7th Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
5. 10th of Muharram – Birthday of Shaykh Faruqi Sirhindi (Q) – (25th Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
6. 14th of Muharram – Birthday of Shah Bahauddin Naqshband (Q) (Shaykh Tariqa, and 17th Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
7. 16th of Muharram – Birthday of Shaykh Jamaluddin Ghumuqi al Hussayni (Q) – (35th Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
8. 17th of Muharram – Urs of Shaykh Muhammad Effendi al Yaraghi (Q) – (34th Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
9. 19th of Muharram –Urs of Shaykh Darwish Muhammad (Q) (22nd Shaykh of Naqshbandi Golden Chain)
🌹Practices and Du’as of Muharram 🌹
Handouts:
Practices Adab of Farewell to Previous Year & Welcoming New Year & Muharram
https://nurmuhammad.com/wp-content/uploads/Adab-of-Farewell-to-Previous-Year-Welcoming-New-Year-Muharram-20210808.pdf
Prayer of the Last Day of Dhul Hijjah – Dua of Farewell to Previous Year
https://nurmuhammad.com/wp-content/uploads/Dua-of-Farewell-to-Previous-Year-20210808.pdf
Prayer for First day of Muharram – Dua of the New Year of Hijri
https://nurmuhammad.com/wp-content/uploads/Dua-for-Beginning-of-the-Hijri-Year-1st-Muharram-20200816.pdf
Practices for the Day of ‘Ashura (10th of Muharram) – Ashura’s Adab and Practices
https://nurmuhammad.com/wp-content/uploads/Ashuras-Adab-Practices-20200817-.pdf
Recite on Day of ‘Ashura – Names of 72 Shuhada, Martyrs of Karbala
https://nurmuhammad.com/wp-content/uploads/Names-of-72-Shuhada-Martyrs-of-Karbala-English-20210818.pdf
Blessings of Muharram and ‘Ashura
https://nurmuhammad.com/wp-content/uploads/Blessings-of-Muharram-and-Ashura-20200816.pdf
Ahadith of Fasting in Muharram and ‘Ashura
https://nurmuhammad.com/wp-content/uploads/Ahadith-Regarding-Fasting-in-Muharram-20200816.pdf
🌹Immense Blessings of Muharram 🌹
Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Hijri Lunar Calendar. It is the Islamic New Year, marking the important event of Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam) move from Makkah to Madinatul Munawera. Muharram is also one of the four sacred months of the year, in which fighting is forbidden.
🌹Significant events of Muharram 🌹
• Sayyidina Muhammad ﷺ migrated from Makkah to Madinatul Munawwara Sharif in Muharram
• Imam ‘Ali (as) laid down in place of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to sacrifice himself and make it possible for Prophet’s ﷺ to go to Madina Sharif
• Sayyidina Muhammad ﷺ went to the Cave of Thawr in the way to Madina with his companion Sayyidina Abu bakr Siddiq (as) in Muharram. This event is mentioned in Holy Quran, Surat at Tawbah 9:40 .
• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrived in Madinatul Munawera on the Day of ‘Ashura.
إِلَّا تَنصُرُوهُ فَقَدْ نَصَرَهُ اللَّـهُ إِذْ أَخْرَجَهُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا ثَانِيَ اثْنَيْنِ إِذْ هُمَا فِي الْغَارِ إِذْ يَقُولُ لِصَاحِبِهِ لَا تَحْزَنْ إِنَّ اللَّـهَ مَعَنَا ۖ فَأَنزَلَ اللَّـهُ سَكِينَتَهُ عَلَيْهِ وَأَيَّدَهُ بِجُنُودٍ لَّمْ تَرَوْهَا وَجَعَلَ كَلِمَةَ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا السُّفْلَىٰ ۗ وَكَلِمَةُ اللَّـهِ هِيَ الْعُلْيَا ۗ وَاللَّـهُ عَزِيزٌ حَكِيمٌ ﴿٤٠﴾
9:40 – “Illa tansuroohu faqad nasarahullahu idh akhrajahul ladheena kafaro thaniya ithnayni idh huma fil ghari idh yaqolu lisahibihi la tahzan inna Allaha ma’ana, fa anzalAllahu sakeenatahu, ‘alayhi wa ayyadahu, bi junodin lam tarawha wa ja’ala kalimatal ladheena kafaro assufla, wa kalimatUllahi hiya al’ulya, wAllahu ‘Azeezun Hakeem.” (Surat At-Tawba)
“If you do not aid the Prophet – Allah has already aided him when those who disbelieved had driven him out [of Makkah] as one of two, when they were in the cave and he said to his companion, “Do not grieve; indeed Allah is with us.” And Allah sent down his tranquillity upon him and supported him with angels you did not see and made the word of those who disbelieved the lowest, while the word of Allah – that is the highest. And Allah is Exalted in Might and Wise.” (The Repentance, 9:40)
• Imam Hussain(as) entered Karbala and established camp on the second day of Muharram
• Imam Hussain (as) and his holy family and companions were martytred in Karbalah on the Day of ‘Ashura
Historical Significance of The Day of ‘Ashura for All Nations
’Ashura is the 10th day of holy month of Muharram. It is a day of great historical significance in which many Prophets and their nations were saved.
On the day of ‘Ashura:
• It was on this day that the Skies earth and the Lauw-e-Qalam came into existence.
• On this day Sayyidina Adam (AS) and Sayyidatina Hawa (Eve) were created.
• Sayyidina Adam (as) was forgiven by Allah (aj) after his exile from Paradise;
• Sayyidina Nuh (as) and his companions in the ark were saved by Allah (aj).
• Sayyidina Ibrahim (as):Allah extinguished the fire in which Sayyidina Ibrahim (as) was thrown by Ni**od.
• Allah (swt) spoke directly to Sayyidina Musa (Moses) (as) and gave him the Commandments.
• Also on this day, the sea was departed for Sayyidina Musa (as) and the nation of israel was saved from captivity, and Pharoah’s army was destroyed.
• Sayyidina ‘Isa (Jesus) (as) was raised to Jannah on the day of ‘Ashura.
• Sayyidina Muhammad (ﷺ) was given the City of Light (Madinatul Munawera) on the day of ‘Ashura
• Sayyidina Ayyub (as) ‘s health was restored (from leprosy).
• Sayyidina Yusuf (as) was reunited with his father Ya’qub (as) after 40 years.
• Sayyidina Yunus (Jonah) (as) was taken out from the belly of the fish.
• Sayyidina Dawud (as) was forgiven.
• The kingdom of Sayyidina Sulaiman (as) was restored.
• Sayyidina Muhammad (ﷺ) married Sayyidatina Khadija (as).
• Sayyidina Imam Hussain(as) [the Holy Prophet’s (ﷺ), grandson] achieved the honor of Martyrdom in the battle of Karbala 61 AH (Oct 10, 680 AD) with his 72 family and Companions
Worship Allah (swt) as much as you can on ‘Ashura. Whoever fasts on this day is like one who fasts all his life. Whoever clothes a naked person Allah (swt) will release him from a painful punishment. He who visits a sick person, Allah (swt) will grant him a reward that will not be decreased. Whoever places his hand on an orphan’s head, or feeds a hungry person or gives water to a thirsty person, Allah will feed him a feast from Paradise and will quench his thirst with Salsabil (a wine that does not intoxicate). And who ever makes ghusl (shower) on this day will enjoy excellent health and freedom from sickness and laziness. Whoever provides generously for his family on this day, Allah (swt) will be generous to him throughout this year. And whoever applies kohl to his eyes will never suffer from eye-sore again, insha’Allah al-’Aziz. “
🌹The Significance of Muharram to the Naqshbandi Spiritual Path 🌹
Muharram is also a month of great importance to Naqshbandis. Our Master and Imam of the Tariqah [Master of Naqshbandi Sufi Path] Shah Bahauddin Naqshband (qaddas Allahu sirrah) was born on the 14th of Muharram. It is thus important and most desired that his followers congregate on the eve of this holy day for Khatm and Dhikr, read the Mawlid un Nabi (Praises on Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in dedication to Mawlana Shah Naqshband, and read excerpts from his saintly life.
It is a tradition and practice of Sultan al Awliya Shaykh ‘Abdullah al Daghistani (qaddasallahu sirrah) to make Qurban (sacrifice) two sheeps on the day of ‘Ashura and distribute the meat to the poor and needy. He also did this on the birthday of Shah Naqshband (qaddasallahu sirrah).
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🌹Fasting in Muharram 🌹
It is recommended to fast as many days as possible in the holy month of Muharram as mentioned below in Ahadith of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), especially fast the following holy days:
1. 1st of Muharram – Islamic New Year
2. 9th of Muharram – Night (preceding) of ‘Ashura
3. 10th of Muharram – Yawm al ‘Ashura
4. 14th of Muharram – Birthday of Shah Bahauddin Naqshband (Q)
5. Three days in a row; Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, [preferably on the first 10 days of Muharram]
6. Last day of Muharram
🌹Ahadith Regarding Fasting in Muharram and ‘Ashura🌹
1. The best of fasts besides the month of Ramadan is the fast during Allah’s month of Muharram and the best of Salaats besides the Fardh (obligatory Salaat) is the Tahajjud Salaah (performed after midnight). (Sahih Muslim).
2. Narrated from Ibn al’Abbas (radiAllahu ‘Anhu) that the Prophet (SallAllahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever fasts the last day of Dhul Hijjah and the first day of Muharram, he completes a whole year’s worth of fasting in that previous year, and Allah gives him penance for fifty [50] years.”
3. Narrated from Anas (ra) that the Prophet (saw) said, “Whoever fasts the first Friday of Muharram Allah will forgive his preceding sins, and whoever fasts three days of Muharram – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Allah will write for him worship and prayers for nine hundred [900] years.”
4. Narrated from ‘Aisha Umm al Mu’mineen (ra) (mother of the believers) that the Prophet (SallAllahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever fasts the first ten days up till ‘Ashura, he will inherit the Paradise al-Firdaus.”
5. In another hadith the Prophet (SallAllahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, “Distinguish yourselves from (others) by fasting either the day before ‘Ashura or the day after it as well.” (Some scholars especially recommends to fast the day before Ashura (9th of Muharram)
7. Fasting of ‘Ashura is Sunnah Mu’akkadah, that which is highly desired. Prophet (SallAllahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever fasts the ‘Ashura (10th Muharram), Allah will write for him a thousand [1000] wishes and a thousand years of age, and will grant him the reward of a thousand martyrs, and will write for him the reward of Isma`il (as), and writes for him seventy [70] palaces in paradise, and makes his flesh forbidden from the hellfire.”
8. In another hadith the Prophet (SallAllahu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, “Whoever fasts the ‘Ashura, he will be granted the reward of a thousand angels. And whoever recites “Qul Huwa Allahu Ahad” a thousand [1000] times on the day of ‘Ashura, Allah will glance at him with the Eyes of Mercy, and will write him from amongst the Siddiqqin [The Truthful].”
🌹Related Articles about Muharram🌹
Muharram’s Adab, Practices, and Du’as – Significance of Muharram and ‘Ashura, Ahadith about Fasting in Muharram, practices of the Day of Ashura
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=4989
Hijrah/Cave:
• Reality of the Hijrah and the Cave– Two Faces of the Moon- Abu Bakr Siddiq (as) & Imam Ali (as)
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=9754
• Seek Refuge in the Cave of Ashab e Kahf – Reality of Hijrah, Cave, and Abu Bakr Siddiq (companion of the Cave)ﷺ
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=11982
• Spiritual Lessons in the Month of Safar – Tafsir Surah Kahf (Part 1) – Secrets and Symbolism in Events of Hijrah and the Cave of Thawr
https://nurmuhammad.com/spiritual-lessons-in-month-of.../
Ashura, Prophets (as) & Imam Hussain (as)
• Muharram Realities of the Six Prophets – Adam (as), Ibrahim (as), Musa (as), Isa (as), and Muhammad ﷺ
https://nurmuhammad.com/muharram-realities-of-the-six-prophets
• Realities of ‘Ashura and the 6 Prophets – Secrets for the Soul
https://www.nurmuhammad.com/realities-of-ashura-and-6.../
• ‘Ashura’s Significance, Prophets and Levels of the Heart
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=9448
• Imam Hussain (as) is Our Hero with an Exemplary Character
https://nurmuhammad.com/imam-hussain-as-is-our-hero-with.../
• Control Your Jealousy Before You Come Against Ahlul Bayt (as) – Resist Jealousy and Anger towards pious people
https://nurmuhammad.com/control-your-jealousy-before-you.../
• Reflecting on Imam Hussain’s (as) Sacrifice
https://nurmuhammad.com/reflecting-on-imam-hussains-as.../
• Shed a Tear for Imam Hussain (as) – a Huge Sacrifice
https://nurmuhammad.com/shed-a-tear-for-imam-hussain-as.../
Reality of 9 & Surat at Tawbah & Lam Alif
• Reality of No. 9 – The Perfected Being, Fusion, and Multiplication
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=8702
• Spiritual Lessons From Qur’an – Surat at Tawbah in Muharram
https://nurmuhammad.com/spiritual-lessons-from-quran.../
• Reality of Bab e Tawbah (Door of Repentance) – Secrets of Surat at Tawbah (9th Chapter of Quran)
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=6016
• Secrets of Lam Alif and The Name of Imam ‘Ali (as) – Part 1
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=8355
• More Secrets of Lam Alif – Lam Jalala- Part 2
https://nurmuhammad.com/?p=8602
• The Way of Knighthood (Futuwwa) – Secrets of Lam Alif in Muharram
https://www.nurmuhammad.com/the-way-of-knighthood.../
Youtube Playlist:
• Reality of Sacrifice of Imam Hussain and Ashab Nabi ﷺ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt983l6LSlzHcXiSYDay6i_uBmZg257mn