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It was on the 10th of this month, known as the night of Ashura, 61 A.H. (680 A.D.) that Imam Huwsain (A.S.), the choicest scion of the family of Prophet Muhammad (A.S.) became a martyr under the most calamitous conditions ever chronicled in the annals of the civilized world. The atrocious acts were carried by a nefarious ruler, Yazid, son of Muawiyah.

Here are some activities that are recommended for the day of Ashurah:

1. To observe fast on this day.
2. To give as much charity as you can afford. 
3. To perform Nafl Salat prayers. 
4. To recite Surah Ikhlas 1000 times. 
5. To visit and be in the company of pious Ulema. 
6. To place a hand of affection on an orphan's head. 
7. To give generously to one's relatives. 
8. To put surma in one's eyes. 
9. To take a bath. 
10. To cut one's nails. 
11. To visit the sick. 
12. To establish friendly ties with one's enemies. 
13. To recite Dua-e- Ashurah
14. To visit the shrines of Awliyas and the graves of Muslims. 
 

Muharram - an auspicious time

The month of Muharram is also associated with many auspicious events in Islamic history. Allah is supposed to have created the heavens and the earth on this blessed day. On this day He give His infinite blessings and bounties to many of His Prophets and delivered them from the clutches of their enemies. 

Allah created Hazrat Adam in this month and pardoned him of his mistake. Hazrat Noah's Ark landed successfully on Mount Judi during this time centuries ago. God is also said to have saved Hazrat Ibrahim from fire and rescued Hazrat Musa from the Pharaoh during the month of Muharram.

You must be wondering what there is to mourn about then? The tenth day of Muharram or Ashura is of supreme importance for Shia Muslims as they celebrate the death anniversary of Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.