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Muharram FAQ’s (5/5)

· 1 Muharram 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

What is the time limit to spend on one’s family on the day of Aashura? Is it the Islamic day and night of the 10th of Muharram or does it include the 9th, 10th, or 11th days and nights of Muharram?

Answer

The day of Aashura is specifically the 10th of Muharram. For fasting, one should fast on the 10th and either the day before (9th) or the day after (11th) to avoid imitating the Jews, who only fast on the 10th.

However, for spending on one’s family, only the 10th of Muharram is considered. This period begins from the evening of the 10th (Maghrib time) and lasts until the next Maghrib. (Faydul Baari 3/372)

Note: For South Africa in 2024, the 10th of Muharram begins at Maghrib on Tuesday, 16th July, and ends at Maghrib on Wednesday, 17th July. The virtue of spending on one’s family on the day of Aashura is applicable during this time.

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Moosa Salie, Mufti Taahir Hansa
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