The month of Muharram is a very auspicious month especially the Day of Ashura, which is on the 10th of Muharram . On this day: Hadrat Nooh (alaihis salaam) alighted from his Ark. Hadrat Moosa (alaihis salaam) was victorious over Firaun. The Martyrdom of Imaam Husain (radi Allahu anhu) occurred on this day in Karbala, and Qiyaamah will also occur on this day. Just as the reward for good deeds are awarded abundantly on this day, the Azaab (punishment) for your sins committed on this day will be greater.

The practices of the procession of Tazia, Matam, following of Jaloos, fire tramping, etc. are not allowed as these are the acts of the followers of Yazeed. These acts were not done by the Ahle Bait and are against the teachings of Islam.

However, it is acceptable if one makes a real copy of the dome of Karbala as remembrance of Hadrat Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhu), to make Ziyarah, to pay their respects and show love and devotion. It is also of great Sawaab to have Majlis, Quran Khwaani and Fateha in remembrance of the Ahle Bait. It is very rewarding to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram. It is of Barakah to spend on your family and cook nice food on the 10th. The Barakah remains for the whole year on the crops that have been cooked on this day, therefore it is good to cook Kichra or Haleem as it contains many ingredients, grains and crops.

Fateha should be made on these and the Sawaab sent to Imam Husain (radi Allahu anhu) and the rest of the Shuhada-e-Karbala.

RABI-UL-AWWAL:

This month is most joyous and contains lots of Barakah. It is a month of celebration as our Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was born on the 12th of this month. It is of great Sawaab to fast and to celebrate the birth-day of our Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

The hosting of Meelad or Moulood functions or partaking in it brings about peace and lots of Barakah in the house for the whole year. It is recommended to have Ghusal, wear new clothes, apply attar and celebrate this night by staying up and reciting Naaths and reading Duroods in abundance.

RABI-UL-AKHIR:

The Fateha of Sheikh Abdul Qaadir, Hadrat Ghaus Paak Sarkaare Baghdad (radi Allahu anhu) is made on the 11th of this month. It is very rewarding to have Majlis, gives talks on Ghaus Paak, make Fateha and feed everybody including the poor and needy as the Barakah of this stays for the whole year.

RAJAB:

On the 22nd of this month, Fateha should be made for Hadrat Imaam Jaafar (radi Allahu anhu). To have this Fateha is very good as it brings about lots of Barakah and many problems are solved with the Barakah of this Fateha. Generally sweet Puris are cooked to make Fateha on this day and like any other Fateha these can be distributed out of the house as well.

To fast on the 13th, 14th and 15th of this month is very rewarding as the Sawaab of these Rozas are equivalent to the Sawaab of one thousand Rozas. The 27th of Rajab is the celebration of Me?raj-un-Nabi or the Ascension of our Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam). On this night, the Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) was called by Allah Subhanahu wa Ta?ala to journey to the Heavens. On this night, one should celebrate by having Jalsa, reciting Naaths in the praise of our Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) and reading Nafils.

SHABAAN:

The 15th night of Shabaan is known as Shabbe Baraat. This night, the night of forgiveness and blessings is the most auspicious night. On this night the Amaal Nama (Book of Deeds) of a person containing all his deeds of the past year are closed and new ones are started.

The doors of mercy and forgiveness are opened, and those who sincerely grieve and repent for their past sins and seek forgiveness from Almighty Allah, they are pardoned and many needs are granted as well. One who fasts on the 13th, 14th and 15th of this month, then one?s all past sins are forgiven.

One should also pay off loans on this night, visit the cemetery and read Fateha. It is also Sunnat to make Fateha on something sweet and distribute it to the poor. One should engage themselves in Zikr, Istighfaar, Tilaawat, Wazaa?if and Nafils till the next morning.

RAMADAAN:

Every moment of this auspicious month is full of Barakah. In this month, Ibaadah is made excessively at all times. To keep Fasts, make Tilaawat of the Holy Quran, perform Taraweeh, and partake in Sehri are the daily practices of this month.