THE DAILY ISLAMIC REMINDERS. Yaumul Jumuat. 3rd day of Muharram, 1445AH (Friday, 21st July, 2023). BENEFITS OF MUHARRAM    BismilLah. 

Although many of us understand the importance of the month of Ramadhan, we can often neglect the sacred months. However, they offer us a wealth of opportunities to seek the mercy and favour of ALLAH, the likes of which cannot be found at any other time of the year. They have been specifically selected by ALLAH HIMSELF as the best times to draw closer to HIM.

Some easy ways to take advantage of the benefits of Muharram include:

Saying salaam more! This is the greeting of the Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) and the people of Paradise, and such a simple action can reap countless rewards and forgiveness. Smile at everyone. This simple action will weigh heavy on the scales during Muharram.

Give regular Sadaqah. Muharram is the beginning of the Islamic New Year, so it’s the perfect time to make resolutions and establish good habits that you can reap the rewards of all-year round.  

Improve your health by eating better, exercising more and having a good sleeping routine. Yes, taking care of your health is a rewardable action too as our body is an amaanah (trust) from ALLAH! Making a few lifestyle changes can earn us countless rewards. Seek forgiveness. Since sins are heavier in Muharram, we should ask for forgiveness as often as possible during this month, or even erase our sins by giving sadaqah,

Read more Qur’an. It’s an obvious one that always gets put on these lists  but it’s the perfect way to draw closer to ALLAH during this incredible month! The best way to do it is to commit to just 10-15 minutes per day; set ourself a time and stay disciplined! Hopefully, we will stick to this New Year’s resolution if we establish the good habit during Ramadhan.

These actions aren’t specific to Muharram, but they are highly recommended, and it makes sense to increase them during this blessed month! 

May ALLAH keeps guiding us all and protect us from any satanic influences. Aameen.