عن أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه و سلم : [
أفضل الصيام بعد رمضان شهر الله المحرم وأفضل الصلاة بعد الفريضة صلاة
الليل ] رواه مسلم
The Excellence of Observing Saum ( Fasting ) in the months of Muharram
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| Saum ( Fasting ) in the months of Muharram |
Abu Hurairah ( May Allah be pleased with him)
reported: The Messenger of Allah ( PBUH ) said , " The best month for
observing Saum ( fasting ) next after Ramadan is the month of Allah, the
Muharram; and the best Salat ( prayer ) next after the prescribed Salat is Salat at night (Tahajjud prayers).'' [Muslim].
Commentary:
Reference of the month to Allah is a sign of its distinction and auspiciousness like Baitullah, Naqatullah etc. Muharram is one of the sacred months and it is this month with which the Islamic year starts. The other three sacred months are Rajab, Dhul-Qa`dah, and Dhul-Hijjah. The Hadith points out that fasting in the month of Muharram is better than any other month of the year after Ramadan
Reference of the month to Allah is a sign of its distinction and auspiciousness like Baitullah, Naqatullah etc. Muharram is one of the sacred months and it is this month with which the Islamic year starts. The other three sacred months are Rajab, Dhul-Qa`dah, and Dhul-Hijjah. The Hadith points out that fasting in the month of Muharram is better than any other month of the year after Ramadan