Understanding Our History, Preserving Our Identity

In this opening session of our Muharram series, Shaykh Bazi explores the importance of understanding Islamic history and preserving our identity as Muslims. The discussion examines why nations and communities that lose connection with their history and roots become vulnerable to confusion and decline. Shaykh Bazi explains the significance of Muharram as the beginning of the Islamic calendar, why it was selected by the Sahabah (RA), and the virtues associated with this sacred month. The bayan also highlights the practice of fasting on the days of Ashura, the wisdom behind fasting the 9th and 10th or the 10th and 11th of Muharram, and the importance of maintaining a distinct Islamic identity. Finally, the discussion reflects on the ongoing struggle between truth and falsehood throughout history and the enduring lesson that, despite challenges and trials, the people of truth ultimately prevail by the permission of Allah.