Another misconception about the month of Muharram is that it is an evil or unlucky month, for Sayyidna Husain (RA) 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 (SAW). If the death of an eminent person in 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 (SAW) have us free from such superstitious beliefs, and they 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 (RA). As mentioned earlier, the event of Karbala is one the most tragic events of our history, but the Holy Prophet (SAW) has forbidden us from holding the mourning ceremonies on the death of any person. The people of Jahiliyyah (ignorance) used to mourn over their deceased relatives or friends through loud lamentations by tearing their clothes and by beating their cheeks and chests. The Holy Prophet (SAW) stopped the Muslims from doing all this and directed them to observe patience by saying : "Inna lillah hey wa inna alaihe rajeoon". A number of authentic Hadith are available on the subject. To quote only one of them: "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 impermissible. Even Sayyidna Husain (RA) shortly before his demise, had advised his beloved sister Sayyidah Zainab (RA) not to mourn over his death in this manner. He said: "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 Sayyidna Husain (RA) 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 (SAW) and his beloved grand child Sayyidna Husain (RA).

The word "Muharram" means "Forbidden."

Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month in which all unlawful acts were forbidden, prominently the shedding of blood.

A Blessing of Muharram: - There are many bounties of this month, especially the tenth of Muharram.

Two of the many virtues of the 10th of Muharram: On this day he who spends more lavishly for the sake of his family members, Allah will bestow blessing upon the sustenance of the following year.

Abu Qataada (R.A.) has related that the Prophet (SAW) has reported to have said, It is my thought that by fasting on the 10th of Muharram Allah will pardon the sins of the past year. (Tirmizi)

Events in month of MUHARRAM...

Hadhrat Hussain (R.A.) was martyred in this month.
Shaykhain Tirmizi & Haakim has narrated from Anas (R.A) that the following verse: "Allah may forgive thee of thy sins thai which is past and thai which is to come." (Al-Fath) was revealed on ihe 10th of Muharram.
The Prophet Muhammed (SAW) went to defeat Bani Muhaarin and Bani Tha'laba (Tribes of Bani Gatfan) in the year 4 A.H.(Asahhus-siyar)