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Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Hijri calendar and one of the four sacred months in which warfare is prohibited. The Prophet Muhammad (Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam) said that after Ramadan, the best fasting is in the month of Muharram. The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, is a day of immense significance — fasting on this day expiates the sins of the previous year. This month also witnessed the martyrdom of Hadrat Imam Husayn (Radiyallahu Anhu) at Karbala in 61 AH, an event remembered with deep reverence across the Muslim world.
Events in Muharram(19 events)
Islamic New Year
The first day of the Islamic calendar year, marking the Hijrah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Makkah to Madinah.
Martyrdom of Hadrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
The second Caliph of Islam, Hadrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ, was martyred.
Battle of Harrah
The Battle of Harrah was a tragic event in which the Umayyad army attacked the blessed city of Madinah. The sanctity of the city of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was violated and many Companions and their descendants were killed. This event is widely condemned by scholars of Islam.
Birth of Hadrat Imam Nawawi (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The birth of Imam Muhy al-Din Yahya ibn Sharaf al-Nawawi in the village of Nawa near Damascus. Despite living only 45 years, he would become one of the most prolific and beloved scholars in Islamic history, authoring Riyad al-Salihin, the Forty Hadith, the commentary on Sahih Muslim, and Al-Adhkar — works that remain essential texts in Islamic education worldwide.
Year of Delegations (Aam al-Wufud)
The ninth year of Hijrah is known as the Year of Delegations, when tribes from across the Arabian Peninsula sent delegations to Madinah to accept Islam and pledge allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad. This marked the near-complete acceptance of Islam across Arabia without military conquest, fulfilling the Quranic promise: 'When the victory of Allah comes and the conquest, and you see the people entering the religion of Allah in multitudes' (Surah al-Nasr 110:1-2).
Caliphate of Hadrat Uthman ibn Affan (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ Begins
Sayyiduna Hadrat Uthman ibn Affan (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ became the third Caliph of Islam after being chosen by the consultation committee (shura) established by Sayyiduna Umar. His caliphate of twelve years is notable for the standardisation of the Quran into a single authoritative text, the expansion of the Muslim navy, and the continued territorial growth of the Islamic state into North Africa and Central Asia.
Passing of Hadrat Shaykh Ma'ruf al-Karkhi (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The renowned saint Ma'ruf al-Karkhi passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Sayyid Shah Turab ul Haq Qadiri (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
Renowned scholar and spiritual guide of the Qadiri order passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Baba Farid al-Din Mas'ud (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The great saint Baba Farid Ganj Shakar passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Fudayl ibn Iyad (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The passing of the great ascetic and hadith scholar Hadrat Fudayl ibn Iyad (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ in Makkah. Originally from Khorasan, he famously repented from a life of highway robbery after hearing a verse of the Quran and devoted the rest of his life to worship and knowledge. His sayings on sincerity (ikhlas) and fear of Allah are widely quoted. Both Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal and Imam Shafi'i praised him highly.
Day of Ashura
A day of great significance. Fasting on this day is highly recommended. Many prophets were delivered from hardship on this day.
Martyrdom of Hadrat Imam Husayn (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ at Karbala
Hadrat Imam Husayn (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ and his companions were martyred in the tragedy of Karbala.
Passing of Hadrat Mustafa Raza Khan Noori (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
Grand Mufti of India, Hadrat Mustafa Raza Khan Noori (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Mufti Muhammad Faruq Attari (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
Renowned scholar and Dawat-e-Islami scholar Mufti Faruq Attari passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The renowned Sufi saint and scholar Hadrat Ashraf Jahangir Simnani (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away. He was a khalifah of the Chishti order and authored numerous works on tasawwuf and Shariah.
Passing of Hadrat Abu Quhafa (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
Hadrat Abu Quhafa (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ, father of Hadrat Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ, passed away.
Battle of Qadisiyyah
Muslims defeated a much larger Persian army in the Battle of Qadisiyyah.
Passing of Hadrat Mariya al-Qibtiyya (Radiyallahu Anha) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا
Hadrat Mariya al-Qibtiyya (Radiyallahu Anha) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَا, mother of Ibrahim (Alayhis Salam) and wife of the Prophet ﷺ, passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
The Companion Hadrat Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ passed away.