Spending one one's family on the 10th of Muharram

· 18 Muharram 1437 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Please advise what is the Islamic ruling on spending on family and friends in muharram. Is it permissable and likeable in Islam. Is it just on the 10th or the whole month?

Answer

It is Sunnah to feed one's family and spend on them on the 10th of Muharram.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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