Bilal Ismail

Sheikh Bilal Ismail educates us about some history and benefits of the 1st sacred month in the Muslim calender - Muharram. He also discusses the most virtuous day in this month - the day of Ashura. The best of fasts that you could fast after the month of Ramadan is the fasting in Muharram. Is there a special day in Muharram? Yes, The Mushriks of Makkah would revere the 10th of Muharram (remnants of Ibrahim/Nuh(as)) and would also change the cloth of the Kabah and the Jews also fasted because Musa (as) was victorious over Firawn. The prophet (saw) learned this and claimed more right to Musa than they did...so we as Muslims fast on the day of Ashura. After Ramadaan, fasting on the day of Ashura was no longer an obligation. Muhammad (saw) also mentioned that if he lived the following year he would have fasted on the 9th and 10th. Fasting on it is highly recommended on the Day of Ashura - 9th & 10th best option 10th and 11th - Another option Fast only on the 10th is better than not fasting at all. Reward?