The Origin of Milk Consumption on the First of Muharram, Related Supplications, and Appropriate Conduct

wal ikrâm.

Meaning: "My Lord, You are the Eternal, the Ancient, and the First. Upon Your great favor and Your noble generosity, You become the door of hope. This new year has arrived. I seek refuge in You from the temptation of Satan and his allies this year. I also hope for Your help in overcoming the self that often urges me to do evil. To You, I ask for guidance so that daily activities bring me closer to Your mercy. O Lord, Ow

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Prophet Muhammad SAW took three breaths when drinking, not finishing the drink in one gulp, but alternating it by taking breaths. This is done to hold the glass away from the mouth when breathing to avoid releasing carbon dioxide into the drinking water. Observing this method when drinking milk on 1 Muharram helps maintaining health and observing the etiquette of drinking as taugh

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One thing that Muslim immigrants in the US, including those from Indonesia, miss is the sound of the adhan from mosques, reminding them of prayer times and breaking the fast during Ramadan. But in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the sound of the adhan can now be heard, thanks to local governm

in any situation.
When a Muslim passes away not in a state of husnul khotimah, it is because they themselves selected it. As expressed by Imam Suyuthi in Syarh As Shudur that the cause of someone becoming khusnul khotimah (dying in a dishonored state) is like neglecting prayer matters, drinking khamr, rebelling against parents,

a shameful state.
Even so, these two phrases are actually just different transliterations but refer to the same word. Whether someone writes the meaning of khusnul khotimah or husnul khatimah or others, the implication is that which denotes a good end. Not any other meaning. Of course, what is appreciated is the good intention you want to express. The meaning of khusnul khotimah is certainly expressed with good intentions. However, it would be better if you use the proper word because you now know, not khusnul khotimah but husnul khotim

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Meaning: "Allah is the Greatest, His greatness is perfect. All praise belongs to Allah, praise that is abundant. And glory be to Allah in the morning and evening. I have turned my face to the One who created the heavens and the earth, with full sincerity and submission, and I am not among those who associate partners with Allah. Indeed, my prayer, my worship, my life, and my death are all for Allah, the Lord of all worlds. He has no partner, and with that I am commanded, an