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Please please please get all your facts right before commenting upon something as important as the \" DAY OF ASHURA\" .
The shia are the ones who do all what is mentioned in your posts! As for the people of \" Sunnah\" , then we have the significance of this month being one of the four sacred months appointed by Allaah The Most High. It is also the -as said - the fi... - dr.do little [View Message]

Assalaamualaykum. (i forgot to say that in my last post.
Brothers and sisters, please do not take offense at the way i write. We need to be clear about the \" Special\" days in our religion. We make special, what Allaah The Most Highand his Messenger (peace be upon him) made special. We have the Quran and the Hadith with the understanding of the \" Best generation\"... - dr.do little [View Message]

To whom it may Concern
Salaamz peepz recently I have been disrespected religiously by my So called Christian Boss, I work in a school as a Computer educator, presently employed @ that institution for the past 12yrs, currently residing in Durban. Last Monday she calls me into her office to notify me that I cannot attend any of my Friday Prayer(Jummah) I was dumfounded... - Networx [View Message]

Muharram is observed by all Muslims to mourn the death of Imam Hussein. It is a very great sacrifice by great Imam Hussein in human history. After Ramzan, Muharram is holy month for Muslim brothers and in the memory of Imam Hussein' s sacrifice, all Muslims fast during this holy month. ... - Amin [View Message]

I agree with you Amin. It is a really great sacrifice in human history. Muharram is observed to remember the great deeds of Imam Hussein. It is very necessary to observe these 10 day of Muharram in the memory of great Imam Hussein. ... - Hafiz [View Message]

Sherbat and water is offered during Muharram as the great Imam Hussein was not given food and even water by the enemies. Therefore, in his memory water and sherbet is offered by Muslims during these days of Muharram. All Muslims mourn for the death of Imam Hussein during Muharram. ... - Haseena [View Message]

What is the story behind Muharram? What is Ashura and why do Muslims mourn during Muharram? Why are drinks distributed during Muharram?... - Editor [View Message]