What should and should not be done in Muharram?

“Nikah is permitted unconditionally in the months of Muharram and Safar. There is no Islamic restriction that prevents it or renders it disliked.”

“The Masnoon manner is to fast on the 9th/10th or on the 10th/11th of Muharram, with the former being more virtuous. It is permissible to fast all three days. According to some, fasting all three days is most virtuous and rewarding.”

“It is permissible to marry in the month of Muharram, Safar or any other Islamic month of the year. There is no prohibition recorded in the Qur’an or Hadith with regards to marrying in any particular month. In fact, Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has strongly condemned the misconception that certain months hold bad luck.”

“It is recommended that one increase, on the day of Aashura in those things which he usually provides his family with. If it is possible to purchase those items on the actual day of Aashura, this would be the ideal.”