ICN-BM: Tomorrow (Tuesday, 16th July) is Ashura Day - Hujjaj Meet & Greet + Iftar Dinner

Ashura on Tuesday: 
Hujjaj Meet & Greet
Plus
Iftar/Dinner

As-salamualikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh

Significance of Ashura
Tomorrow, July 16, Tuesday is the Ashura day. The Day of Ashura is the 10th of Muharram. In a Hadith narrated by Imam Muslim, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: The best of fasts after the month of Ramadan is in the Month of Allah, which you call Muharram" (Sahih Muslim)

In a Hadith narrated by Imam Muslim, the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Fasting on the Day of Ashura, I hope will expiate the sins of the previous year. (Sahih Muslim)

Ibn Abbas (May Allah be pleased with him) reported that I have never seen Rasulullah s.a.w so eager to fast like he is for Ashura and prioritizing it, besides Ramadan. (Sahih Al-Bukhari)

The fast of Ashura falls on the 10th day of Muharram. It is encouraged that we fast a day before and after Ashura, i.e., 9th and 11th Muharram as well. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Fast on the day before and the day after Ashura. (Musnad Ahmad)

The scholars have recommended any of the following 4 options for fasting during Ashura.

1. Fasting for 3 consecutive days on the 9, 10 & 11 Muharram; Or

2. Fasting on 9 and 10 Muharram only, or

3. Fasting on 10 and 11 Muharram only, or

4. Fast on the 10th of Muharram only.

Note that fasting on Ashura is highly recommended, not compulsory like the month of Ramadhan. More interesting information can be found here: https://yaqeeninstitute.org/read/post/fasting-ashura-what-is-ashura-and-why-is-it-important

After Maghrib Programs at ICNBM 
The ICNBM will have a Hujjaj Meet & Greet + Ashura Iftar/Dinner on July 16th, Tuesday from Maghrib, around 8 PM, inshaAllah. Please spread the word and join us. This is a family event. 

After Isha Program at ICNBM