- 11 Nov 2013, 18:10
#17581
As we approach Ashura, we notice that some of our brothers and sisters in faith encourage each other to fast on the day of Ashura by means of narrations that say that it is the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet.
The Marhum Sayyid (may Allah reward him for his efforts), wrote a short article on 'The Fast of Ashura' where he analyses the tradition and practice of fasting on the day of Ashura, proving beyond doubt that the tradition is fabricated.
The Fast of Ashura by Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi - pdf
As we approach Ashura, we notice that some of our brothers and sisters in faith encourage each other to fast on the day of Ashura by means of narrations that say that it is the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet.
The Marhum Sayyid (may Allah reward him for his efforts), wrote a short article on 'The Fast of Ashura' where he analyses the tradition and practice of fasting on the day of Ashura, proving beyond doubt that the tradition is fabricated.
The Fast of Ashura by Sayyid Saeed Akhtar Rizvi - pdf
- Watch 'The Mukhtar Narrative / Mukhtar Nama' on Ask - a series narrating Mukhtar al-Thaqafi's revenge for Karbala.
- Watch 'The life of the Father of Chemistry, Jabir ibn Hayyan'