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The Hijri date today is Friday, Jumada II 15, 1444 AH In The Islamic Calendar. Using the Gregorian calendar, The Date is January 08, 2023. The month of Jumu’ah II Represents the Sixth Month in the Order of Months of the Hijri Islamic Calendar
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The Muslim Islamic calendar has 12 months, however the days are shorter than the Gregorian calendar. A Hijri year has 354 to 355 days, and Gregorian days have 355 to 366. The Islamic year begins with Muharram, and the Gregorian begins with January. The Islamic months are Muharram, Safar, Rabi al-Awwal, Rabi al-Thani, Jumadi al-Awwal, Jumadi al-Thani, Rajab, Shaaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Dhul-Qa’dah and Dhul-Hijjah. You can find which day it is in India and all cities in India
The Moon Date today in India is 15 Jamadil Akhir 1444, while the Gregorian calendar date is January 08, 2023. The Hijri Calendar date in India is Also called Chand Ki Tarkih Today or Chand Ki Date Today. At DeeniMaktab.com, you Can check the Chand ki Tareekh Today That is Updated as per the decision of moon sighting by the Hilal Committee of India
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Islamic date today (January 08, 2023) In India Is 15 Jumada al Akhira 1444. Exact and accurate Today Islamic Date in India Updated Daily at Deeni Maktab
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Exact Islamic Date Today in India is 15 Jumadal Akhira 1444 On 08 January, 2023. These dates are updated daily According to the Hijri Or Urdu Calendar of 1444 AH and the Gregorian Calendar of 2023
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Today Chand Ki Tareekh is 15 jamadil-Akhir 1444 in India. On (January 08, 2023), Chand ki Tarikh today in India is 15 jumada al-Akhira 1444, As per the Hilal Committee of India
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Moon date today in Pakistan is 15 jumada al-Akhira 1444 As on January 08, 2023. Today Moon Date in India is updated daily at deeni maktab as per the India Moon Calendar
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Today Chand Ki date is 15 jumada al-Akhira 1444 in India. On (January 08, 2023), Chand ki date today in India is 15 jumada al-Akhira 1444, as per the Hilal Committee of India
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Tomorrow Islamic date is 16 Jumada Al-Akhirah 1444.As On January 09, 2023. Tomorrow Islamic Date in India is Updated daily at DeeniMaktab As per the India Islamic Calendar
How and Why Did the Hijri Calendar Begin
Muharram is the month with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijri Calendar. It is one of the four sanctified months about which the Holy Qur’an says
ان عدة الشهور عندالله اثنا عشر شهرا في كتاب يوم خلق السموات والأرض منها أربعة حرم الله
"The number of the Months according to Allah is twelve months (mentioned) in the Book of Allah on the day in which He created heavens and the earth. Among these (twelve months) there are four sanctified.
These four months, according to the authentic tra- ditions are the months of Zul Qa’dah, Zulhijjah, Muhar-ram and Rajab. All the commentators of the Holy Qur’an are Unanimous on this point, because the Holy Prophet in his sermon on the occasion of his last Hajj, has declared
السنة اثنا عشر شهراً أربعة حرم، ثلاث متواليات:ذو القعدة، وذو الحجة، والمحرم ورجب۔
One year consists of twelve months, of which four are sanctified months, three of them are in sequence; Zul Qa’dah, Zulhijjah, Muharram, and the fourth is Rajab
The specific mention of these four months does not mean that any other month has no sanctity, because the month of Ramadan is admittedly the most sanctified month in the year. But these four months were specifically termed as sanctified months for the simple reason that their sanctity was accepted even by the pagans of Makkah
In fact, every month, out of the twelve, is original- ly equal to the other, and there is no inherent sanctity which may be attributed to one of them in comparison to other months. When Allah Almighty chooses a particular time for His special blessings, then it acquires sanctity out of His grace
Thus, the sanctity of these four months was recognized right from the days of Sayyidna Ibrahim . Since the Pagans of Makkah attributed themselves to Sayyidna Ibrahim they observed the sanctity of these four months and despite their frequent tri- bal battles, they held it unlawful to fight in these months In the Shari’ah of our Holy Prophet the sanctity of these months was upheld and the Holy Qur’an referred to them as the Sanctified months
The month of Muharram has certain other characteristics peculiar to it which are specified below
- Fasting during the month
:The Holy Prophet has said
أفضل الصيام بعد شهر رمضان شهر الله المحرم
The best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are those of the month of Muharram
Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not obligatory, yet, the one who fasts in these days out of his own will and choice is entitled to a great reward by Allah Almighty. The Hadith cited above signifies that the fasts of the month of Muharram are most re- wardable ones among the Nafl fasts i.e. the fasts one observes out of his own choice without being obligatory on him
The hadith does not mean that the award promised for fasts of Muharram can be achieved only by fasting for the whole month. On the contrary, each fast during this month has merit. Therefore, one should avail of this opportunity as much as he can
- The day of ‘Ashura
Although the month of Muharram is a sanctified month as a whole, yet, the 10th day of Muharram is the most sacred among all its days. The day is named ‘Ashurah
S According to the Holy companion Ibn ‘Abbas Razi allah Anhu The Holy Prophet Sallallahu Alaihi Wasalm when migrated to Madinah, found that the Jews of Madinah used to fast on the 10th day of Muharram. They said that it was the day on which the Holy Prophet Musa (Moses) Alaihissalam and his followers crossed the Red Sea miraculously and the Pharaoh was drowned in its water. On hearing this from the Jews, the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) said, "We are more closely related to Musa than you” and directed the Muslims to fast on the day of ‘Ashura’. (Abu Dawood)
It is also reported in a number of authentic traditions that in the beginning, fasting on the day of ‘Ahura’ was obligatory for the Muslims. It was later that the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory and the fast on the day of ‘Ashura’ was made optional. Sayyidah ‘A’ishah (Razi Allahu Anhaa) has said
فلمـا قـدم رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم المدينة صامه وأمر بصيامه. فلما فرض رمـضـان كان هو الفريضة وترك عـاشـوراء، من شاء صامه ومن شاء ترکه
When the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) came to Madinah, he fasted on the day of ‘Ashura’ and directed the people to fast it. But when the fasts of Ramadan were made obligatory, the obligation of fasting was confined to Ramadan and the obligatory nature of the fast of ‘Ashura’ was abandoned. One can fast on this day, if he so wills, or can avoid fasting, if he so wills
However, the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) used to fast on the day of Ashura’ even after the fasting in Ramadan was made obligatory. Abdullah ibn Mas’ud (Razi Allahu) reports that the Holy Prophet preferred (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) the fast of ‘Ashura’ to the fast of other days and preferred the fast of Ramadan to the fast of ‘Ashura’. (Bukhari and Muslim)
In short, it is established through a number of authentic ahadith that fasting on the day of ‘Ashura’ is Sunnah of the Holy Prophet and makes one entitled to a great reward
According to another hadith, it is more advisable that the fast of Ashura should either be prefixed or suffixed by another fast. It means that one should fast for two days: the 9th and 10th of Muharram or the 10th and 11th of it. The reason for this additional fast as mentioned by the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) is that the Jews used to fast on the day of ‘Ashurà alone, and the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) wanted to distinguish the Islamic-way of fasting from that of Jews. Therefore, he advised the Muslims to add another fast to that of Ashura
Some traditions signify another feature of the day of ‘Ashura. According to these traditions one should be more generous to his family by providing more food to them on this day as compared to other days. These traditions are not very authentic according to the science of hadith. Yet, some Scholars like Baihaqi and Ibn Hibban have accepted them as reliable
What is mentioned above is all that is supported through authentic sources about Ashura. However, there are some legends and misconceptions with re- gard to Ashura that have managed to find their way into the minds of the ignorant, but have no support of authentic Islamic sources, some very common of them are these
This is the day in which Adam Alaihissalam was created
This is the day in which Ibrahim Alaihissalam was born
This is the day in which Allah accepted the repentance of Sayyidna Ibrahi Alaihissalam
This is the day on which the Qiyamah (dooms-day) will take place
Whoever takes bath on the day of ‘Ashura’ will never get ill
All these and other similar whims and fancies are totally baseless and the traditions referred to in this respect are not worthy of any credit
Some people take it as Sunnah to prepare a particular type of meal on the day of ‘Ashura’. This practice, too, has no basis in the authentic Islamic sources
Some other people attribute the sanctity of ‘Ashura’ to the martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain (Razi Allahu Anhu) during his battle with the Syrian army. No doubt, the martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain (Razi Allahu Anhu) is one of the most tragic episodes of our history. Yet, the sancti- ty of ‘Ashura’ cannot be ascribed to this event for the simple reason that the sanctity of ‘Ashura’ was established during the days of the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) much earlier than the birth of Sayyidna Husain Razi Allahu Anhu
On the contrary, it is one of the merits of Sayyidna Husain that his martyrdom took place on the day of ‘Ashura
Another misconception about the month of Muhar- ram is that it is an evil or unlucky month, for Sayyidna Husain was killed in it. It is for this misconception that people avoid holding marriage ceremonies in the month of Muharram. This is again a baseless concept which is contrary to the express teachings of the Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah. Such superstitions have been totally negated by the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam). If the death of an eminent person on a particular day renders that day unlucky for all times to come, one can hardly find a day free from this bad luck, out of 365 days of the whole year, because each and every day has a history of the demise of some eminent person. The Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) have made us free from such superstitious beliefs, and they should deserve no attention
Another wrong practice related to this month is to hold the lamentation and mourning ceremonies in the memory of martyrdom of Sayyidna Husain (Razi Allahu Anhu) As mentioned earlier, the event of Karbala is one of the most tragic events of our history, but the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) has forbidden us from holding the mourn- ing ceremonies on the death of any person. The people of Jahiliyyah (Ignorance) used to mourn over their de- ceased relatives or friends through loud lamentations, by tearing their clothes and by beating their cheeks and chests. The Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) stopped the Muslims from doing إنا لله وإنا إليه راجعون all this and directed them to observe patience by saying
:A number of authentic ahadith are available on the subject. To quote only one of them
ليس منا من ضرب الخدود ، وشق الجيوب ، ودعا بدعوة الجاهلية "
"He is not from our group who slaps his cheeks, tears his clothes and cries in the manner of the people of jahiliyyah
All the authentic jurists are unanimous on the point that the mourning of this type is absolutely im- permissible. Even Sayyidnâ Husain Razi Allahu Anhu, shortly before his demise, had advised his beloved sister Sayyidah Zainab Razi Allahu Anhaa, not to mourn over his death in this manner. He said
يا أخية إنى أقسم عليك ، لا تشقي علي جيبا ، ولا تخمشي علي وجها ولا تدعي علي بالويل والثبور إن هلكت "
"My dear sister, I swear upon you that you, in case I die, shall not tear your clothes, nor scratch your face, nor curse anyone for me or pray for your death
It is evident from this advice of Sayyidnâ Husain (Razi Allahu Anhu) that this type of mourning is condemned even by the blessed person for the memory of whom these mourning ceremonies are held. Every Muslim should avoid this practice and abide by the teachings of the Holy Prophet (Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam) and his beloved grandchild Sayyidina Husain Razi Allahu Anhu