#Khushoo` (awe, fear of Allaah)
🔴 Make the most of this month by developing Khushoo` and making it an integral part of your `Ibaadah.
🔴 Know that sinning is what diminishes the Khushoo` in the heart.
🔴 If we have not benefited from our previous Ramadhaan - from our Siyaam and our Qiyaam - then know that it was due of the lack of sincerity and Khushoo` among us, except for those whom Allaah تعالى protected.
The Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
أول شيء يرفع من هذه الأمة الخشوع حتى لا ترى فيها خاشعا
“The very first thing to be raised from this Ummah is Khushoo` until there is not a single person in it with Khushoo`.” [Saheeh al-Jaami` (2569) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee]
He صلى الله عليه وسلم also said:
أوَّلُ ما يُرْفَعُ مِنَ الناسِ الخشوعُ
“The first thing to be raised from the people is Khushoo`.” [Saheeh al-Jaami` (2576) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee]
Abu Dardaa’ رضي الله عنه said to one of the companions:
إِنْ شئتَ لأُحَدِّثَنَّكَ بأوِّلِ علْمٍ يُرْفَعُ منَ الناسِ الخشوعُ يوشِكُ أنْ تدخُلَ مسجِدَ جماعَةٍ فلا تَرَى فيه رجلًا خاشِعًا
“If you wish I will tell you what the first type of knowledge taken from the people will be - it is al-Khushoo` (the fear of Allaah- humility, submissiveness) such that if you enter a Jaami'ah Masjid, you will not see a single man who has Khushoo`.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhee (2653) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee]
🔴 Make the most of this month by developing Khushoo` and making it an integral part of your `Ibaadah.
🔴 Know that sinning is what diminishes the Khushoo` in the heart.
🔴 If we have not benefited from our previous Ramadhaan - from our Siyaam and our Qiyaam - then know that it was due of the lack of sincerity and Khushoo` among us, except for those whom Allaah تعالى protected.
The Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
أول شيء يرفع من هذه الأمة الخشوع حتى لا ترى فيها خاشعا
“The very first thing to be raised from this Ummah is Khushoo` until there is not a single person in it with Khushoo`.” [Saheeh al-Jaami` (2569) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee]
He صلى الله عليه وسلم also said:
أوَّلُ ما يُرْفَعُ مِنَ الناسِ الخشوعُ
“The first thing to be raised from the people is Khushoo`.” [Saheeh al-Jaami` (2576) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee]
Abu Dardaa’ رضي الله عنه said to one of the companions:
إِنْ شئتَ لأُحَدِّثَنَّكَ بأوِّلِ علْمٍ يُرْفَعُ منَ الناسِ الخشوعُ يوشِكُ أنْ تدخُلَ مسجِدَ جماعَةٍ فلا تَرَى فيه رجلًا خاشِعًا
“If you wish I will tell you what the first type of knowledge taken from the people will be - it is al-Khushoo` (the fear of Allaah- humility, submissiveness) such that if you enter a Jaami'ah Masjid, you will not see a single man who has Khushoo`.” [Sunan al-Tirmidhee (2653) and graded as “Saheeh” by Shaikh al-Albaanee]
Shaykh Saleh al-Fawzan said:
"Whoever loses their deen, will also lose their dunya as well.”
Source: Sharh Masa’il al-Jahiliyyah (p. 40)
"Whoever loses their deen, will also lose their dunya as well.”
Source: Sharh Masa’il al-Jahiliyyah (p. 40)
🎯Worldly 🌍competition🚵 = 🎯destruction🚷 in the Deen🇸🇦
In the Saheehain, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“By Allaah, it is not poverty that I fear for you, but I fear that this world will be opened up with its wealth for you as it was opened to those before you; and you begin to vie with one another over it as they did and eventually it will ruin you as it ruined them.”
***
Ibn Hajar [rahimahu-llaah] said:
“From this Hadeeth we learn that competition in worldly gains leads one towards destruction in (his) Deen.”
[Fath al-Baaree (6/263)]
In the Saheehain, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
“By Allaah, it is not poverty that I fear for you, but I fear that this world will be opened up with its wealth for you as it was opened to those before you; and you begin to vie with one another over it as they did and eventually it will ruin you as it ruined them.”
***
Ibn Hajar [rahimahu-llaah] said:
“From this Hadeeth we learn that competition in worldly gains leads one towards destruction in (his) Deen.”
[Fath al-Baaree (6/263)]
"A Believer to another believer is like two hands, one washes the other (correcting each other)."
- Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah)
[Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 53/28]
- Ibn Taymiyyah (rahimahullah)
[Majmoo’ al-Fataawa, 53/28]
Shaykh Saalih al-Fawzaan (hafidhahullaah) said:
“The greatest danger that faces the Ummah of Islaam is their being far away from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), and replacing them with man-made laws and deviated ideologies. Likewise, the greatest danger that faces the Ummah of Islaam is the misguidance and deviation concerning the ‘aqeedah and the infiltration of concepts of kufr, shirk, and bid’ah into it – from the grave-worshippers and the Soofees… The cure for this is to return back to the Book and the Sunnah, learning them, teaching them, judging by them between people, and adopting what they require of morals, manners and character.”
[Muntaqaa min Fataawaa (I/417; no. 249)]
“The greatest danger that faces the Ummah of Islaam is their being far away from the Book of Allaah and the Sunnah of His Messenger (sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa sallam), and replacing them with man-made laws and deviated ideologies. Likewise, the greatest danger that faces the Ummah of Islaam is the misguidance and deviation concerning the ‘aqeedah and the infiltration of concepts of kufr, shirk, and bid’ah into it – from the grave-worshippers and the Soofees… The cure for this is to return back to the Book and the Sunnah, learning them, teaching them, judging by them between people, and adopting what they require of morals, manners and character.”
[Muntaqaa min Fataawaa (I/417; no. 249)]
Women’s 🚺Deficiency in Deen📚 and Reason👍 – Ibn Baaz
Question:❓
We always hear the Hadith: Women are lacking in their capacity to reason and in deen i.e. religion. Some people even use it to offend women. Could you kindly explain the meaning of this Hadith?
Answer by Shaykh Ibn Baaz Rahimahullaah:
The Hadith reads: “I have not seen anyone more deficient in ability to reason and deen than you. A cautious sensible man can be led astray by some of you.” It was said: “O Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him)! What is the deficiency in our reasoning and deen?” He said: “Is not the testimony of two women equal to the witness of one man?” It was said: “What is deficient in her deen?” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Is not it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?”
The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained that the deficiency in woman’s reasoning means their weak memory. Therefore, their testimony must be verified and supported by another woman to confirm their testimony, because they may forget and thus add or omit some of the testimony. Allah (He may be Praised) states:Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 282 And get two witnesses out of your own men. And if there are not two men (available), then a man and two women, such as you agree for witnesses, so that if one of them (two women) errs, the other can remind her.
As for the deficiency of their deen, it means they abandon Salah and Sawm (fasting) during their menses and post-partum period. They are not commanded to repeat Salah (prayer). This is the meaning of their being lacking in deen. They will not be called to account for this shortcoming, because it is the will of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) Who legislated this for their comfort. If they were to observe Sawm during their menses and post-partum period, it would be difficult for them. Therefore, Allah commands them to abandon Sawm during their menses and post-partum period, and make up for it later. As for Salah, there is something which prevents them from ceremonial purity. Therefore, it is out of the Mercy of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) that He commands them to abandon Salah during their menses and post-partum period. However, they are commanded not to compensate for Salah because there is great hardship in this, as Salah is repeated five times a day and night, and menses may last for many days; seven, eight or more and post-partum may last for forty days. So, it was of Allah’s Mercy and Benevolence not to hold them accountable for Salah or oblige them to make up for it.
This does not mean that the lack of their deficiency to reason and deen extends to every aspect of life. The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained that the lack of their ability to reason is because of their weak memory when giving testimony, and the shortcoming in their worship is because they abandon Salah and Sawm during their menses and post-partum period. This does not mean that they are lower in rank than men in all things, or men are better than them in everything.
Generally speaking, males excel females for many reasons. Allah states:Surah Al-Nisa’, 4: 34 Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allâh has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means.
However, some women may excel men. There are many women whose reason is better than men, and are stronger in deen and memorization. The report of the Prophet (peace be upon him) only indicates that the male gender is generally better in reasoning and deen than the female gender in the two aspects specified by the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Women may perform more righteous deeds than men, their piety may be more than men, and thus their rank in the Hereafter may be better than the rank of men. They may focus on some matters and memorize them better than men. They exert effort in memorization and focus, so they established a reference in Islamic history as well as other things which are clear to those who consider the conditions of women during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and
Question:❓
We always hear the Hadith: Women are lacking in their capacity to reason and in deen i.e. religion. Some people even use it to offend women. Could you kindly explain the meaning of this Hadith?
Answer by Shaykh Ibn Baaz Rahimahullaah:
The Hadith reads: “I have not seen anyone more deficient in ability to reason and deen than you. A cautious sensible man can be led astray by some of you.” It was said: “O Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him)! What is the deficiency in our reasoning and deen?” He said: “Is not the testimony of two women equal to the witness of one man?” It was said: “What is deficient in her deen?” The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: “Is not it true that a woman can neither pray nor fast during her menses?”
The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained that the deficiency in woman’s reasoning means their weak memory. Therefore, their testimony must be verified and supported by another woman to confirm their testimony, because they may forget and thus add or omit some of the testimony. Allah (He may be Praised) states:Surah Al-Baqarah, 2: 282 And get two witnesses out of your own men. And if there are not two men (available), then a man and two women, such as you agree for witnesses, so that if one of them (two women) errs, the other can remind her.
As for the deficiency of their deen, it means they abandon Salah and Sawm (fasting) during their menses and post-partum period. They are not commanded to repeat Salah (prayer). This is the meaning of their being lacking in deen. They will not be called to account for this shortcoming, because it is the will of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) Who legislated this for their comfort. If they were to observe Sawm during their menses and post-partum period, it would be difficult for them. Therefore, Allah commands them to abandon Sawm during their menses and post-partum period, and make up for it later. As for Salah, there is something which prevents them from ceremonial purity. Therefore, it is out of the Mercy of Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) that He commands them to abandon Salah during their menses and post-partum period. However, they are commanded not to compensate for Salah because there is great hardship in this, as Salah is repeated five times a day and night, and menses may last for many days; seven, eight or more and post-partum may last for forty days. So, it was of Allah’s Mercy and Benevolence not to hold them accountable for Salah or oblige them to make up for it.
This does not mean that the lack of their deficiency to reason and deen extends to every aspect of life. The Prophet (peace be upon him) explained that the lack of their ability to reason is because of their weak memory when giving testimony, and the shortcoming in their worship is because they abandon Salah and Sawm during their menses and post-partum period. This does not mean that they are lower in rank than men in all things, or men are better than them in everything.
Generally speaking, males excel females for many reasons. Allah states:Surah Al-Nisa’, 4: 34 Men are the protectors and maintainers of women, because Allâh has made one of them to excel the other, and because they spend (to support them) from their means.
However, some women may excel men. There are many women whose reason is better than men, and are stronger in deen and memorization. The report of the Prophet (peace be upon him) only indicates that the male gender is generally better in reasoning and deen than the female gender in the two aspects specified by the Prophet (peace be upon him).
Women may perform more righteous deeds than men, their piety may be more than men, and thus their rank in the Hereafter may be better than the rank of men. They may focus on some matters and memorize them better than men. They exert effort in memorization and focus, so they established a reference in Islamic history as well as other things which are clear to those who consider the conditions of women during the time of the Prophet (peace be upon him) and
later. It is now evident that this deficiency does not mean that we cannot rely on her in narration or testimony, if she is supported by another woman. Anyway, this report does not prevent her from being of the best servants of Allah if they perform righteous deeds; although Sawm is overlooked during their menses and post-partum, and even if they are exempt from performing Salah. This does not mean that they are lower in everything. Men and women are equally required to observe the standards of piety, good actions, and careful performance of things in their charge. This specific lack of reason and deen is limited to what the Prophet (peace be upon him) explained. So, a Muslim must not offend women by attributing deficiency to them in everything, but it is a flaw in their worship and weakness in reasoning with regard to accuracy of testimony. Thus, the Hadith of the Prophet (peace be upon him) should be properly understood. Allah knows the best.
Source: http://salaf-us-saalih.com/2010/06/18/w ... -ibn-baaz/Top
http://forum.salafiri.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=388
Source: http://salaf-us-saalih.com/2010/06/18/w ... -ibn-baaz/Top
http://forum.salafiri.com/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=388
“He whose sin is due to desire, then have hope for him; and he whose sin is due to pride, then fear for him. Because Adam (alayhis-salaam) sinned due to desire, and he was forgiven; and Iblis sinned due to pride, and he was cursed.”
- Sufyaan Ibn ’Uyaynah (d.198H) (rahimahullah)
[Related by Imaam adh-Dhahabee in Siyar A’laamun-Nubalaa (8/471)]
- Sufyaan Ibn ’Uyaynah (d.198H) (rahimahullah)
[Related by Imaam adh-Dhahabee in Siyar A’laamun-Nubalaa (8/471)]
The library of Shaykh Rabee' bin Haadee al-Madkhali حفظه الله
The great scholar Rabee’ Bin Haadi Al Madkhali (may Allaah the Most High preserve him) said:
‘It is incumbent upon the people of Haqq (truth) to be patient and to increase their adherence to this religion of Haqq. Whenever they are surrounded by desires, they must increase their knowledge of the Haqq.’
[Majmoo’ kutub wa Rasaa’il wa Fatawa 14/294]
Translated by Dawood Abu Zakariyya (David Graeme Kinloch) for Miraath Publications
The great scholar Rabee’ Bin Haadi Al Madkhali (may Allaah the Most High preserve him) said:
‘It is incumbent upon the people of Haqq (truth) to be patient and to increase their adherence to this religion of Haqq. Whenever they are surrounded by desires, they must increase their knowledge of the Haqq.’
[Majmoo’ kutub wa Rasaa’il wa Fatawa 14/294]
Translated by Dawood Abu Zakariyya (David Graeme Kinloch) for Miraath Publications
Ibnul Mubaarak (rahimahullaah) said:
”After Prophethood, I do not know of (anything) more virtuous than disseminating knowledge.”
[Source: Taareekh Dimashq 33/455]
http://www.salaficentre.com/2012/05/ibnul-mubaarak-rahimahullaah/
”After Prophethood, I do not know of (anything) more virtuous than disseminating knowledge.”
[Source: Taareekh Dimashq 33/455]
http://www.salaficentre.com/2012/05/ibnul-mubaarak-rahimahullaah/
Kind words are better than money:
Ibn Rajab, may Allaah have mercy on him, said: “Dealing with people with kind words is perhaps dearer to them than offering them food and money to them.”
(Al-Jaami’ Al-Muntakhab 66)
Ibn Rajab, may Allaah have mercy on him, said: “Dealing with people with kind words is perhaps dearer to them than offering them food and money to them.”
(Al-Jaami’ Al-Muntakhab 66)
Ash- Shaykh Albani, may Allah have mercy upon him, said:
“It is strange that some feel uncomfortable to eat with a spoon believing it is opposing the Sunnah while it is (in reality) from the habits of (the people) and it is not an act of worship like riding a car and a plane and similar to that from the new means (of technology)”.
The Reference: Tawjeeh as Saaree ,page: 200,print: Ibn Rajab.
“It is strange that some feel uncomfortable to eat with a spoon believing it is opposing the Sunnah while it is (in reality) from the habits of (the people) and it is not an act of worship like riding a car and a plane and similar to that from the new means (of technology)”.
The Reference: Tawjeeh as Saaree ,page: 200,print: Ibn Rajab.
“Sell this life for the next and you win both of them.
Sell the next life for this and you lose both of them.”
- Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah)
[al-Hilyah 2/143]
Sell the next life for this and you lose both of them.”
- Hasan al-Basri (rahimahullah)
[al-Hilyah 2/143]
Shaykh ‘Abd al-‘Azeez ibn Baaz (may Allaah have mercy on him) said:
It is not permissible for you – or anyone else – to sell newspapers and magazines that contain pictures of women or articles that go against Islam, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Help you one another in Al‑Birr and At‑Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allaah. Verily, Allaah is Severe in punishment”
[al-Maa’idah 5:2]
Fataawa Islamiyyah (2/371).
It is not permissible for you – or anyone else – to sell newspapers and magazines that contain pictures of women or articles that go against Islam, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Help you one another in Al‑Birr and At‑Taqwa (virtue, righteousness and piety); but do not help one another in sin and transgression. And fear Allaah. Verily, Allaah is Severe in punishment”
[al-Maa’idah 5:2]
Fataawa Islamiyyah (2/371).
Forwarded from SALAAF AS SAALIH
Islaam has become a fashion show to the people who have no knowledge of the very fundamentals of Islaam such as Salaah, Zakaah, Siyaam, Hajj.
Whereas, Islaam has become a tool of entertainment to those who do not give preference to calling towards Tawheed – neither teaching it nor learning it.
Some pose for magazines (irrespective of the nature of the magazine) in the name of “promoting Islaam”.
Some take tours to places like Petra and the Dead Sea in the name of “religious tour”.
Some go to the beach with men sitting opposite of women, all in the name of “Da`wah”.
Indeed Da`wah - like Salaah, Siyaam, Hajj - is also from the acts of `Ibaadah; and acts of `Ibaadah are accepted only when they are in accordance with the Sunnah.
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
❝There will be some people who will lead (people) according to principles other than my Sunnah. [In Saheeh Muslim it is: (That time will witness the rise of) the people who will adopt ways other than mine and seek guidance other than mine]. You will see their actions and disapprove of them.❞
[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (3606, 7084) and Saheeh Muslim (4553) from the long Hadeeth of Hudhaifah رضي الله عنه]
Whereas, Islaam has become a tool of entertainment to those who do not give preference to calling towards Tawheed – neither teaching it nor learning it.
Some pose for magazines (irrespective of the nature of the magazine) in the name of “promoting Islaam”.
Some take tours to places like Petra and the Dead Sea in the name of “religious tour”.
Some go to the beach with men sitting opposite of women, all in the name of “Da`wah”.
Indeed Da`wah - like Salaah, Siyaam, Hajj - is also from the acts of `Ibaadah; and acts of `Ibaadah are accepted only when they are in accordance with the Sunnah.
The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said:
❝There will be some people who will lead (people) according to principles other than my Sunnah. [In Saheeh Muslim it is: (That time will witness the rise of) the people who will adopt ways other than mine and seek guidance other than mine]. You will see their actions and disapprove of them.❞
[Saheeh al-Bukhaaree (3606, 7084) and Saheeh Muslim (4553) from the long Hadeeth of Hudhaifah رضي الله عنه]
"The believer has five types of fear:
(1) Allaah may take his faith away from him
(2) The recording angels may write down something that may expose him on the Day of Resurrection.
(3) Shaytan may cause his deeds to become invalid.
(4) The Angel of Death may come to him without warning
(5) The world may tempt him and distract him from the Hereafter"
Uthman ibn Affan (radiallahu anhu)
[Fara’id Al-Kalam li’l-Khulafa al-Kiram (pg. 278)]
(1) Allaah may take his faith away from him
(2) The recording angels may write down something that may expose him on the Day of Resurrection.
(3) Shaytan may cause his deeds to become invalid.
(4) The Angel of Death may come to him without warning
(5) The world may tempt him and distract him from the Hereafter"
Uthman ibn Affan (radiallahu anhu)
[Fara’id Al-Kalam li’l-Khulafa al-Kiram (pg. 278)]
Islam Growing Fast
Muslims are the only major religious group projected to increase faster than the world’s population as whole.
Estimated change in population size, 2010-2050
Muslims: 73%
Christians: 35%
Hindus: 34%
Jews: 16%
Folk Religions: 11%
Unaffiliated: 9%
Other Religions: 6%
Buddhists: -0.3%
Source: The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050 – Pew Research Center
Just checked web....
According to pew research centre by 2050 with present trend there will 9billion people with 2.9billion Christians and 2.8billion Muslims, that is barely 30% ...
Let us show our might with our hearts than numbers!!!!
http://dailysignal.com/2015/04/05/what-will-major-world-religions-look-like-in-2050/
Muslims are the only major religious group projected to increase faster than the world’s population as whole.
Estimated change in population size, 2010-2050
Muslims: 73%
Christians: 35%
Hindus: 34%
Jews: 16%
Folk Religions: 11%
Unaffiliated: 9%
Other Religions: 6%
Buddhists: -0.3%
Source: The Future of World Religions: Population Growth Projections, 2010-2050 – Pew Research Center
Just checked web....
According to pew research centre by 2050 with present trend there will 9billion people with 2.9billion Christians and 2.8billion Muslims, that is barely 30% ...
Let us show our might with our hearts than numbers!!!!
http://dailysignal.com/2015/04/05/what-will-major-world-religions-look-like-in-2050/
Question:
What is the ruling on fasting the Day of 'Ashura'?
Answer:
When the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi-wasallam) arrived in Al-Madinah, he found the Jews fasting on the tenth day of Muharram. He said,
''I am more ennoscriptd to follow Musa (Peace be upon him) than you.'' Reported Al-Bukhari in the Book of Fasting)
In the Hadith of Ibn Abbas, may Allaah be please with him, whose authenticity is agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim it is stated that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi-wasallam) fasted on the Day of Ashura and he ordered that the fast be performed on it, and when he was asked about the virtue of fasting on it, he Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi-wasallam) said,
''I anticipate that Allaah will wipe out the sins of the year before it, and the year after it.'' (Reported By Muslim in the Book of Fasting)
However, after that, he commanded that the Muslims should be different from the Jews by fasting the tenth and the day before it, which is the ninth or the day after it, which is the eleventh.
Based upon this, it is preferable to fast on the tenth and to add a day before it or a day after it. Adding the ninth day to it is better than the eleventh.
So, my Muslim brother, it is desirable that you should fast on the Day of 'Ashura' and likewise on the ninth.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
Fatawa Arkanul-Islam- Question 442 pg 676
http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=1370
What is the ruling on fasting the Day of 'Ashura'?
Answer:
When the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi-wasallam) arrived in Al-Madinah, he found the Jews fasting on the tenth day of Muharram. He said,
''I am more ennoscriptd to follow Musa (Peace be upon him) than you.'' Reported Al-Bukhari in the Book of Fasting)
In the Hadith of Ibn Abbas, may Allaah be please with him, whose authenticity is agreed upon by Al-Bukhari and Muslim it is stated that the Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi-wasallam) fasted on the Day of Ashura and he ordered that the fast be performed on it, and when he was asked about the virtue of fasting on it, he Prophet (sallallaahu alaihi-wasallam) said,
''I anticipate that Allaah will wipe out the sins of the year before it, and the year after it.'' (Reported By Muslim in the Book of Fasting)
However, after that, he commanded that the Muslims should be different from the Jews by fasting the tenth and the day before it, which is the ninth or the day after it, which is the eleventh.
Based upon this, it is preferable to fast on the tenth and to add a day before it or a day after it. Adding the ninth day to it is better than the eleventh.
So, my Muslim brother, it is desirable that you should fast on the Day of 'Ashura' and likewise on the ninth.
Shaykh Muhammad bin Saalih al-`Uthaymeen
Fatawa Arkanul-Islam- Question 442 pg 676
http://www.fatwaislam.com/fis/index.cfm?scn=fd&ID=1370
The virtues of fasting ‘Ashura
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said:
“For fasting the day of ‘Ashura, I hope that Allah will accept it as expiation for the year that went before.” [Reported by Muslim, 1976]
Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, said:
“I never saw the Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, so keen to fast any day and give it priority over any other than this day, the day of ‘Ashura, and this month, meaning Ramadhan.” [Reported by al-Bukhari, 1867]
The Prophet, peace be upon him, said:
“For fasting the day of ‘Ashura, I hope that Allah will accept it as expiation for the year that went before.” [Reported by Muslim, 1976]
Ibn ‘Abbas, may Allah be pleased with them both, said:
“I never saw the Messenger of Allah, upon whom be peace, so keen to fast any day and give it priority over any other than this day, the day of ‘Ashura, and this month, meaning Ramadhan.” [Reported by al-Bukhari, 1867]
A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE PIOUS SLAVES OF ALLAAH—THEY LISTEN TO NEITHER MUSIC NOR FALSEHOOD
Allaah (The Most High) said:
وَٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَشۡهَدُونَ ٱلزُّورَ وَإِذَا مَرُّواْ بِٱللَّغۡوِ مَرُّواْ ڪِرَامً۬ا
”And those who do not witness falsehood, and if they pass by some evil play or evil talk, they pass by it with dignity.” [25:72]
Muhammad Ibn Al-Hanafiyyah (rahimahullaah) said: In this (Ayah) falsehood means music. This is (also) what Layth (rahimahullaah) reported from Mujaahid (rahimahullaah). Al-Kalbiy (rahimahullaah) said: They do not attend gatherings of falsehood. Az-Zujaaj (rahimahullaah) said: They do not sit with the sinful people…
[Ighaathatul Luhfaan 1/241-242]
http://www.salaficentre.com/2014/08/a-characteristic-of-the-pious-slaves-of-allaah-they-listen-to-neither-music-nor-falsehood/
Allaah (The Most High) said:
وَٱلَّذِينَ لَا يَشۡهَدُونَ ٱلزُّورَ وَإِذَا مَرُّواْ بِٱللَّغۡوِ مَرُّواْ ڪِرَامً۬ا
”And those who do not witness falsehood, and if they pass by some evil play or evil talk, they pass by it with dignity.” [25:72]
Muhammad Ibn Al-Hanafiyyah (rahimahullaah) said: In this (Ayah) falsehood means music. This is (also) what Layth (rahimahullaah) reported from Mujaahid (rahimahullaah). Al-Kalbiy (rahimahullaah) said: They do not attend gatherings of falsehood. Az-Zujaaj (rahimahullaah) said: They do not sit with the sinful people…
[Ighaathatul Luhfaan 1/241-242]
http://www.salaficentre.com/2014/08/a-characteristic-of-the-pious-slaves-of-allaah-they-listen-to-neither-music-nor-falsehood/