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[quote][quote]----------The tenth of Muharram is a day of mourning for all Muslims--------[/quote]
[:0] [blue][b]Mourning is observed in Islam by increased devotion, receiving visitors and condolences [hl]strictly in accordance with the following directions and they have been instructed not to exceed the prescribed limits[/hl].

Loved ones and relatives are to observe a 3-day mourning period. Widows observe an extended mourning period (Iddah), 4 months and 10 days  long, in accordance with the Qur'an 2:234. During this time, she is not to remarry, move from her home, or wear decorative clothing or jewelry. Islamic scholars consider this directive a balance between mourning a husband's death and protection of the widow from censure that she became interested in re-marrying too soon after her husband’s death. This is also to ascertain whether or not a lady is pregnant.[/b]

[b]The tenth day of Muharram is called Yaumu-l 'Ashurah, meaning, ‘the tenth day’.[/b]

‘Ashura is a day of great historical significance. On this day: Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) accepted the repentance of Adam('Alaihis-Salaam) after his exile from Paradise; Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) saved Nuh ('Alaihis-Salaam) and his companions in the ark; Allah extinguished the fire in which Ibrahim ('Alaihis-Salaam) was thrown by Nimrod; And Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) spoke directly to Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) and gave him the Commandments. On this same 10th of Muharram, Ayyub ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored to health (from leprosy); ('Alaihis-Salaam) was reunited with his father Ya’qub ('Alaihis-Salaam); Yunus ('Alaihis-Salaam) was taken out from the belly of the fish; and the sea was divided as the nation of israel was delivered from captivity and Pharoah’s army was destroyed.

‘Ashura is also the day when  the kingdom of Sulaiman ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored; Isa ('Alaihis-Salaam) was raised to Jannah; and it is just a coincidence that Sayyidina al- Imam Husayn (Radiyallahu 'anh) (the Holy Nabi’s, Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam), grandson achieved the honor of Martyrdom on the 10th of ssMuharram..

[b]Ibn Abbas (Radiyallahu 'anh) reports that the Prophet (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) arrived in Madinah and found the Jews observing fast on the day of ‘Ashura… They said: &quot;It is the day of great (significance) when Allah delivered Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) and his people and drowned Pharoah and his people, and [hl]Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) observed fast out of gratitude[/hl]. And we also observe it.&quot; The Holy Messenger of Allah (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) responded: &quot;We have more right, and we have closer connection with Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) than you have&quot;; so Allah’s Messenger (Sall Allahu alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) observed fast (on the day of ‘Ashura) and gave us orders to observe it.[/b] [Sahih Bukhari and Muslim][/blue]

Edited by: aboosait on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 3:15 AM[/quote]

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