The Virtues and Sacredness of Muharram and the Holy Months - Camperdown Masjid
Jumuah, at Camperdown Jumuah Musjid on November 16, 2012
The sacred months in Islam were ordained by Allah from the time of the creation of the universe, with four months being granted special holiness and significance. Among these is the month of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic year and serves as a period of increased blessings, mercy, and spiritual opportunity. Good deeds performed during these sacred months carry multiplied rewards, while sins committed during them become more severe in consequence. Believers are therefore encouraged to increase in obedience, worship, and repentance while abstaining from all forms of wrongdoing, both outward and inward.
Special emphasis is placed on the purification of the heart, as inner sins such as pride, jealousy, arrogance, and envy can spiritually destroy a person even if outward worship appears abundant. Pride is highlighted as one of the greatest dangers, being the very cause of Shaytan’s downfall despite his extensive worship. True spiritual success lies in humility, sincerity, and correcting the diseases of the heart through self-reformation and righteous companionship.
The importance of good character and strong faith in Allah as the Provider is also emphasized through examples of honesty, compassion, and generosity in dealings with others. Muslims are encouraged to support one another, avoid harmful rivalry, and display noble conduct that reflects the beauty of Islam. Acts of kindness, dignity, and sincere concern for people can become a powerful means of benefiting society and inspiring others toward goodness.
The virtues of fasting during Muharram, particularly on the day of Ashura, are strongly encouraged. Ashura is remembered as the day on which Allah granted victory and deliverance to Nabi Musa AS and Bani Israel from the oppression of Fir‘awn. Fasting on this day carries immense reward and serves as a means of forgiveness for sins of the previous year when accompanied by fasting an additional day before or after it. Believers are also encouraged to increase generosity toward their families on Ashura in the hope of receiving barakah in sustenance and provisions.
The martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali on the day of Ashura is acknowledged as a tragic event in Islamic history, while clarifying that the significance and virtues of Ashura existed long before this occurrence. The importance of remaining firmly attached to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah is stressed, together with avoiding innovations, exaggerated mourning practices, and customs that have no authentic basis in Islam.
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The sacred months in Islam were ordained by Allah from the time of the creation of the universe, with four months being granted special holiness and significance. Among these is the month of Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic year and serves as a period of increased blessings, mercy, and spiritual opportunity. Good deeds performed during these sacred months carry multiplied rewards, while sins committed during them become more severe in consequence. Believers are therefore encouraged to increase in obedience, worship, and repentance while abstaining from all forms of wrongdoing, both outward and inward.
Special emphasis is placed on the purification of the heart, as inner sins such as pride, jealousy, arrogance, and envy can spiritually destroy a person even if outward worship appears abundant. Pride is highlighted as one of the greatest dangers, being the very cause of Shaytan’s downfall despite his extensive worship. True spiritual success lies in humility, sincerity, and correcting the diseases of the heart through self-reformation and righteous companionship.
The importance of good character and strong faith in Allah as the Provider is also emphasized through examples of honesty, compassion, and generosity in dealings with others. Muslims are encouraged to support one another, avoid harmful rivalry, and display noble conduct that reflects the beauty of Islam. Acts of kindness, dignity, and sincere concern for people can become a powerful means of benefiting society and inspiring others toward goodness.
The virtues of fasting during Muharram, particularly on the day of Ashura, are strongly encouraged. Ashura is remembered as the day on which Allah granted victory and deliverance to Nabi Musa AS and Bani Israel from the oppression of Fir‘awn. Fasting on this day carries immense reward and serves as a means of forgiveness for sins of the previous year when accompanied by fasting an additional day before or after it. Believers are also encouraged to increase generosity toward their families on Ashura in the hope of receiving barakah in sustenance and provisions.
The martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali on the day of Ashura is acknowledged as a tragic event in Islamic history, while clarifying that the significance and virtues of Ashura existed long before this occurrence. The importance of remaining firmly attached to the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah is stressed, together with avoiding innovations, exaggerated mourning practices, and customs that have no authentic basis in Islam.