Dr. Mohammed Mahtab Hossain Mazed 

Today is the first month of the first month of the calendar of Hijri on Sunday, July 6 th. Since many history-heritage and mysterious significance surrounds this month, warfare has been completely forbidden from ancient times this month. The word 'Ashara' in Arabic means ten. And Ashura means tenth. In Islamic terminology, the date of Maharram is called 'Ashura'. From the beginning of creation, many important events took place on the 10 th of Maharram, as well as on the day of Ashura. In Muslim history, mourning, sacrifice, education and motivation have been symbolized. The importance of this day is not only for historical events, but also the teaching of Islam to remain steadfast in the way of Islam and truth.

> The greatness of the month of Maharram

The word Maharram means "forbidden" or "holy". Even before the arrival of Islam, the Arabs respected this month and refrained from war. Islam further enhances the greatness of this month. One of the four honorable months mentioned in the Qur'an is Maharram. Hadith Sharif came, Rasulullah (saw)Maharram describes the month of Allah as the month of Allah and this month Nafl describes the virtue of fasting. The fasting of Allah after Ramadan is the best fasting of the month of Allah. " This month is better to do good deeds, donations, self-purification and the satisfaction of Allah.

> History of Ashura

On the 10 th of the month of Maharram, Ashura Day is a witness to many historical events. The hadith states that on this day Allah has released the Prophet Moses and Bani Israel from Pharaoh and his forces. The Prophet Moses (peace be upon him) fasted on that day. The Prophet (peace be upon him) emigrated to Madinah after the Jews were fasting on this day. "We are more entitled to you than Moses," he said. And he himself started fasting in Ashura and instructed the Companions to keep it.

> Mourning of Karbala

One of the tragic events of history took place on this day of Ashura. Imam Hussein (RA), the beloved Dahitra of Rasulullah (saw) in the desert of Karbala, on the 6 th of Hijri 61, and his family and his companions martyred from the path of truth. Unlike the wrongdoing of the oppressed Yazid, the sacrifice of Imam Hussein (RA) will always be a brilliant star in the history of humanity. The Maidan of Karbala teaches us, not compromising the wrong, being strong for the truth and to sacrifice life in protecting Islamic values.

> Ashura's education and significance

Ashura teaches us-

* Must be steadfast in the path of truth and justice.

* It is the duty of Muslims to oppose injustice and injustice.

* The consciousness of sacrifice must be held in the heart.

* Patience and God should be fully trusted.

On this day we can fast, give donations, focus on self-purification and worship of Allah. Karbala's teaching is not only mourning, but it also adds power to justice in the way of our lives.

> Contemporary relevance

In today's society, when injustice, injustice, exploitation and corruption have spread all around, the teachings of Ashura enlighten us. The truth like Imam Hussein (RA) must be firmly firm for the truth. We have to unite for the victory of justice at individuals, society and state level.

> The exclusionary periods on the occasion of Ashura

1. On the occasion of Ashura, bloodshed with knives, blades, knives or sticks. This year, Iran's highest religious leader has also given a haram fatwa to the blood of their bodies.

2. On the occasion of Ashura, the show of war-ladder;

3. Showing illumination on the occasion of Ashura;

4. Shining candles on the occasion of Ashura.

5. Tajiya procession and exhibition. 6. Morcia. 7. Avoid marriage in Maharram. . Prayers and prayers prescribed on the occasion of Ashura. 8. To celebrate the distribution of halwa-bread in the house in the hope of getting special blessings on the occasion of Ashura. Many people try to justify or legitimize it by feeding the poor. Basically, it does not say. 

However, on the occasion of Ashura, some organizations and individuals worldwide celebrate the specified rituals. From the point of view of the Islamic Shariah or under the guidance of the Qur'an and Sunnah, there is no clear direction.

> Fasting

There is a clear direction of the hadith about fasting on the occasion of Ashura. Moreover, there is a clear guidance on the day of fasting. And tahlo-

1. It is Sunnat to observe the 10, th of the month of Maharram of Ashura. On this day, the sins of the fasting of the fasting year were forgiven, the worldly Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said.

2. When the Companions informed the Nabiji that the Jews also observed fasting on the occasion of Ashura. Then the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, "We will fast on the ninth of Maharram and we will fast on that date." Islam has directed Islam to fast 9 and 10 Maharram.

However, if many do not fast in the ninth to prevent themselves from following and imitating the Jews, then the next day of Ashura is fasting. And two fasting are observed in it.

In that case, the fasting of the Hadith is followed by fasting. If you do not fast on that date, the fasting of the Jews can be avoided by observing the fasting of the Maharram. And that is why most Islamic scholars have said that it is legal to observe fasting the next day of Ashura. However, it is better to observe the fast of the Maharram. Some have again expressed their views in favor of fasting for three days in Maharram. That is why we are engaged in worship and praying for all Muslims, including Hazrat Hussein (RA), to be prepared for patience and sacrifice in the interest of Islam. Uchi to remember them, in the words of national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam, 'Muharram Mahina returned today. I want to leave, Mercia does not want to cry. ”Allah Ta'ala give the Muslim Ummah to protect the dignity of the month of Maharram. Donate the tawfiq of the Ashura fasting. Donate the tawfiq to be free from the sins of the past one year. Amin.

The auther is writer, columnist 

founder and chairman, Jatiya rogi Kalyan Society. He can be reached at email drmazed96@gmail.com