SUMMARY: Ashura is a day of great significance in Islam, on which many Muslims fast to commemorate Allah's rescue of Prophet Musa. In addition it is a day of historical significance for the martyrdom of the champion for justice and truth, Husain ibn Ali.
SUMMARY: With the arrival of the new Islamic year and the sacred month Muharram, Muslims have an opportunity to set their aims and plans for worship over the upcoming year.
Munir first noticed it during a dhuhr prayer at work. His hands trembled slightly as he raised them for takbir, a faint dizziness washing over him like heat rising from asphalt. He brushed it off, too much coffee, not enough breakfast.
SUMMARY: New children are a blessing and a trust from Allah, and accordingly parents should welcome these entrants to their family with the best affection and love as epitomized in the example of Prophet Muhammad, may Allah send peace and blessings upon him.
SUMMARY: Fasting to commemorate the day of Ashura is a meaningful and recommended ritual for Muslims in view of that day's great significance and sanctity.