Awal Muharram or Hijri New Year is celebrated by Muslims as the day symbolises two important events in the Islamic year. Awal means beginning in English and Muharram is the name of the first month in the Muslim calendar.
Is it right to say happy Muharram?
But Muharram literally translates as “forbidden” and the period ushers in a time of remembrance and reflection for worshippers. So to some, it could be distasteful to wish a person Happy Muharram as the date is celebrated as a time of mourning.
Which Hijri year now?
The significance of the Islamic New Year The upcoming new year will be referred to as Hijri 1443 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or the year of the Hijra). It means that it has been 1443 years since Prophet Mohammed’s migration.
Is it allowed to wish Islamic New Year?
Generally, there is nothing wrong with wishing someone good health and well-being every year and that God bless them all the time. The general Muslim community around the world would be fine if someone simply wished them a “Happy New Year” because there is nothing “haram” (forbidden or wrong) in such a statement.
Can you wish happy Muharram?
On the day of Muharram, may Allah bless you with health, wealth, peace and happiness! Wishing you and your family a new year full of peace and happiness! May Allah bless you throughout the year! May your faith in Allah always bring you peace and prosperity.
What do you say for Ashura?
What do you say to commemorate Ashura? As Ashura is a solemn event, greetings are not encouraged. You might say “May God Bless Hussein’s soul,” to a Muslim friend but no specific greetings are required.
How do you wish Ashura?
Day of Ashura Wishes 2021 “The day of Ashura is the day of remembering victory of truth over falsehood, fasting, repentance and doing good deeds.” “May all the praises and thanks be to Allah. To whom belongs all that is in heavens & in the Earth. Have a blessed Muharram!”
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