09-01-2002, 02:27 PM
On the authority of Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) who reported that the Messenger of Allah (may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) had said:
The best month for fasting next to Ramadan is Al-Muharram, and the best prayer next to the prescribed prayers is the Night prayer.
(Reported by Muslim)
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Lessons Deduced:
- Al-Muharram is the first month of the Hijri calendar and is one of the Sacred Months.
- The hadith highlights the excellence of the optional night prayer.
- The best month to fast in after that of Ramadan is Al-Muharram.