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To Muslims across Bangladesh and the world, the month of Muharram is not merely a calendar entry — rather, it is a landmark of soul-stirring, self-sacrifice and deep history.
🔹 Muharram: The First Month of the Hijri Calendar
Muharram (المحرّم) is the first month of the Hijri calendar. In Arabic, 'Muharram' means 'forbidden' or 'sacred'. It is one of the four sacred months in Islam, in which war and violence were forbidden. The holy Quran says:
“The number of months with Allah is twelve... four of them are sacred.” — (Surah At-Tawbah: 36)
🔹 10 Muharram – Ashura: The Day of Sacrifice
Whether the Muslim community of Bangladesh is rural or urban — the name Ashura is extremely familiar to all. On this day various important events of the world took place, among which the most memorable was the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) on the plain of Karbala.
In 680, in Karbala, Iraq, Imam Hussain (RA), standing on the side of truth and justice against the tyranny of Yazid, embraced martyrdom along with his family. This sacrifice is not only for Shia Muslims; it is also exemplary and instructive for Sunni Muslims.
🔹 The Events of Ashura in the History of Islam:
- Hazrat Musa (AS) was freed from Pharaoh on this day.
- The ark of Hazrat Nuh (AS) rested on Mount Judy on this day.
- According to many narrations, the repentance of Hazrat Adam (AS) was accepted on this day too.
All of this has established Ashura as a deep, spiritual and inspirational day in Muslim tradition.
🔹 The Culture of Muharram in the Context of Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Muharram means a time of solemnity. The centuries-old tradition continues of tazia processions centred on the Hosseini Dalan of Old Dhaka, alam, mourning assemblies, water distribution and the like.
Muslims observe fasting on this day, give charity and alms, and remember the self-sacrifice of Imam Hussain (RA) in the face of oppression. It is not merely grief; rather, it is a means of self-purification.
🔹 Lessons for Us
Muharram is not merely a remembrance of the past; rather:
- the lesson of standing with head held high against oppression,
- the supreme example of sacrifice and patience,
- the commitment to protect truth and human dignity.
Imam Hussain (RA) said:
“I did not rise to create discord or to display pride; I only wished to reform the Ummah of my grandfather Rasul (SAW).”
Muharram raises a question in our hearts: Are we on the side of truth? Are we able to stand against oppression?
Every Muslim of Bangladesh should embrace the commitment of self-restraint, prayer, fasting, charity and the path of justice in this month.
Karbala is not just history — it is the inner cry of every Muslim.
