Observing Ashura is Ibadat for Muslims but celebration of any NewYear(Arabic, Bengali or English) is completely Haraam Wishing_celebrating NewYear(31st)

is Haraam

Hadis Shareef dictates, You deviate from whatever is done by the jews, christians, fire-worshippers and the mushriks.

In the name of celebrating 31st night, it is completely haram for the Muslims to do exhibitionism, act shamelessly, behave wild or get drunk. Observance of English New Year, Bangla New Year and Arabic New Year are all the customs of the jews, christians, fire-worshippers and the mushriks, Refraining from which is a Fard-Wajib for every Muslim.
Mujaddidu Aazam, Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee of Rajarbagh Darbar Shareef, Dhaka

Prime Point of Allahs attention, Imam and Mujtahid of the age, Imamul Aimmah, Kutubul Aalam, Awladur Rwasool, Habeebullah, Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee of Rajarbagh Darbar Shareef, Dhaka said, It is completely haram for the Muslims to do exhibitionism, act shameless, behave wild or get drunk in the name of celebrating 31st night. According to Islamic views, it is haram and bidat to observe any sort of New Years Day. Mujaddidu Aazam Mudda Zilluhul Aalee made those remarks recently at Rajarbagh Shareef in reaction to the upcoming craze and whim of the 31st night. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, History of observing the 1st of January is not related to the Islamic history. This is not a Muslims job. According to historical data, it was Julius Ceaser who first introduced the practice of observing English New Years Day back in 46 B.C. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Generally, Persian Emperor Jamsheed introduced this culture of celebrating Naoroj (new years day) some 800 years B.C. and as a continuation of that, Persia (Iran) still celebrates that day traditionally as a national festive day. Its from Iran that this culture has fanned out to certain Middle Eastern Muslim states and entered also to the Indian sub-continent. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, In Mesopotamia (Iraq), this New Year or Akitu used to begin with the appearance of a fresh moon. In Babylonia, it started on the great equatorial day, the 20th of March. In Assyria, it did on the water-equatorial day, 21 September. Egyptians, Phoenicians and Persians began their New Years Day on the 21st of September. The Greeks did it on the 21st of December till the 5th century B.C. As per the calendar of the Roman republic, the new year began on the 1st of March and after 153 B.C. it was on the 1st of January. Jews new year day begins on the first day and according to orthodox sect, on the second day of the Tisri month; generally, Tisri is between 05 September and 6 October. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, In the middle ages, most of the European countries started their new years day on the 25th of March. They held that, on this day, angel Gabriel reached the news of the birth of Jesus Christ to mother Marry. Also in an Anglo-Saxon England, this was the day for the new year. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, The 1st of January, as a new years day was finally and permanently fixed in the year of 1582, after the introduction of Gregorian calendar. Gradually it spread beyond Europe and now being celebrated almost all over the world. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, As per the Royal Decree

of Emperor Akbar in India, Emir Fateh Ullah Siraji introduced the Bangla calendar for the harvest seasons on 10 March 1563. Although Gregorian calendar was followed during the British period, but for the ease of revenue collection and business purposes, Bangla calendar used to be largely in practice. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Incorporation of religious sentiments along with the celebration of new years day had been a long term practice from ancient times which they did with religious fervour or they considered celebration of new years day as part of a ritual. The fire-worshippers still do it and they do it officially with lot of pomp and grandeur. This they hold as part of their religious ceremonies and term it as Naoroj or new day. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, The festivities of feasts and fairs that take place in Bangladeshi urban and rural areas based on Pahela Boishakh, the Bangla new years day, are also derived indirectly from that Naoroj. Before the Mughal periods, there was no celebration of Naoroj or new years day. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Bangla new years day is just a particular day for one of the hindu religious festivals. The day preceding it is their Choitra Sangkranti and the following day, the Pohela Boishakh is the day for their Ghat Puja. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Imam Abu Hafs Kabeer Rahmatullah Alaihi commented, If anyone donating even an egg for the purpose of celebrating the new years day, shall be void of 50 years of his aamal. That means for observing that new years day, one should be losing his whole life-times earnings, his aamals. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Today, a lot of Muslims are observing 31st night. Celebrating Bangla, English and other new years days. Through this they are maintaining uniformity and following those non-Muslims and non-partisans and imitating them. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says that Kalamullah Shareef dictates, Certainly to Allah Pak, kafirs are the worst of the creatures, those who did not believe (Sura Anfal/55). Through observing new years days, those kafirs are being followed. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says that Hadis Shareef dictates, as narrated by Hazrat Abdullah Ibn Umar RwadiAllahu Taala Anhu that, Habeebullah, Noor-i-Mujassam, Huzur pak Swallallahu Alaihi Wa Sallam said, One who keeps in touch with some community, is a part of that (community) and he shall be disposed off along with that. (Sunaan-i-Ahmad, Sunaan-i-Abu Daud). Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Certain ulamay soo of the age and the papers representing them, those Islamic dailies of the Rajakars are busy calling the Bangla new years day a gift from Allah and are pursuing motivation in celebrating it. But these are complete kufri. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Those ulamy soo and the religion mongers are distracting the common mass and leading them toward unethical, unjust and unpermitted things. Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Allah Pak declares that, You help each other in virtuous jobs; do not assist in enmity and sinful acts. And fear Allah (in this aspect). Certainly Allah rewards toughest punishments. (Sura Maeeda/2) Mujaddidu Aazam Mamduh Hazrat Murshid Qibla Mudda Zilluhul Aalee says, Till such time, the ulamay soo and the religion-mongers are completely eradicated and uprooted, Muslims aamal are not in safe form. Religion-mongers are the worst among the creatures, annihilating them, the Muslims would get back their true Islamic stance and faith. Their aamal would be purified. They shall be relieved of the influences and atmosphere of the haram aamals like celebrating 1st January, 1st Boishakh or 1st Muharram.

On the occasion of New Year's Day, may it be 1st Muharram (Hizri), 1st Boishakh (Bangla) or 1st January (English); Having better meals on the occasion of such New Year's Day has nothing to do with the Muslims. No specialty or blessings in that and this is not a day to express joy or delight rather those fire worshippers do celebrate that day exclusively and along with them do the Hindus and Buddhists for Muslims, It is the 10th day of the month of Muharram, the 'day of 'Aashoora', to have better meals and this day is the day of honor and remembrance for the whole universe or for all creations.

On the occasion of New Year's Day, may it be 1st Muharram (Hijri), 1st Boishakh (Bangla) or 1st January (English); having better meals on the occasion of such New Year's Day has nothing to do with the Muslims. No specialty or blessings in that. And this is not a day to express joy or delight. Rather those fire worshippers do celebrate that day exclusively and along with them do the Hindus and Buddhists. For Muslims, it is the 10th day of the month of Muharram, the 'Day of 'Aashoora, to have better meal and this day is the day of honour and remembrance for the whole universe or for all creations. Muharram is the first month of the Arabic calendar. Muharram is one of those four special months which have been declared as month of honour. From the beginning of creation, this month has been specially regarded. A'khiri Rasul, Habibullah Huzur-i-Pak Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam said that, "Honour the month of Muharram and the 10th instant that is the 'Day of 'Aashoora'. One who shall honour the month of Muharram and the 'Day of 'Aashoora' (10th Muharram), Allah shall dignify him by rewarding Jannat (Heaven) to him and save him from Jahannam (Hell). The 10th instant of this month ('Aashoora in Arabic meaning 10th instant) is a specially discussed day in the Universe. The creation started on this day and would end up on this very day. Some special creations were done on this day and some significant incidents also occurred on this day. Starting from the Akhiri Rasul, Habibullah, Huzur-i-Pak Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam up to the first Nabi Hazrat Aadam 'Alaihis Salam, every Nabi and Rasul 'Alaihimus Salam had some significant happenings on this day. Naturally, this day is a day of great celebration and a day of achieving Allah's blessings, mercy, sakina and salvation. Hadis Sharif narrates about some practices ('Aamal) on the occasion of this day (1) Perform 'Saom' for two days; either on the 9th and 10th or on the 10th and 11th of Muharram. Saom only on the 10th day is Makruh. If possible, offering Iftar to one or more persons performing saom on this day. (2) Offering good food to family members as per one's ability. (3) Have a shower or a bath. (4) Using 'Shurma' (Ismid Shurma Shurma mixed with Meshk-e-Ambar) in the eyes. (5) Feeding the poor. (6) Affectionate touch on the heads of orphans. All of these are 'Sunnati' practices and are reasons for rewards of Jannat. Hadis Sharif has it that, on being asked about the fazilat (rewards) of having saom during 'Aashoora, Huzuri-Pak Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam remarked that, "This is like a 'kaffara' (payment) for past sins. (Muslim Sharif). Huzur-i-Pak Sallallahu 'Alaihi Wa Sallam further added that, "If someone would offer good food to his family members on the 'Day of 'Aashoora', Allah shall bestow upon him a solvency for next one year." (Twabarani Sharif)

There is a story in this regard of a gentleman who was poor and an 'Aalim (Wise). At some stage of his day to day life, he was sick and could not go to work for three days. The fourth day was the day of 'Aashoora and he knew about the significance of having good food on this day. Then it was the age of the Quazi (Judge) and the Quazi responsible for his area was a rich man. The man approached the Quazi, explaining the significance of the 'Day of 'Aashoora'. On the plea of his illness and starving condition of his family, he asked the Quazi for some ten kilograms of flour, ten kilograms of meat and two dirhams to be given to him as Hadia or loan. The Quazi asked him to come later during Zohr time (afternoon). At the time of Zohr, Quazi asked him to come during Asr (late afternoon). But then at Asr, Quazi asked the man to come during Maghrib (evening) and at Maghrib, to come during 'Ishaa (late evening). Lastly during 'Ishaa, Quazi finally refused the man to give anything. The poor 'Aalim reacted, "O Honourable Quazi! If you did not wish to make it for me, you could have told me in the beginning. I would look for some other arrangements. Now that the whole day is gone and you are refusing me at this time!" The Quazi did not pay any heed to it and closed his doors. The man went back sobbing. On his way, there was the residence of a Christian man who was surprised to see an old man crying. He tried to inquire into the matter. But being a non-Muslim, he was not initially confided upon. However, on his insistence the man narrated his story of refusal from the Quazi and expressed his concern about the 'Day of 'Aashoora'. The Christian man was moved and provided him the food stuff and the two dirhams that the man required. He further paid him an additional twenty dirhams and promised that in honour of the 'Day of 'Aashoora', he would pay him equal amount of money every month. The poor 'Aalim took the stuff, went home and treated his family with those in full satisfaction. Then he prayed, "O Allah! One who brought peace and smiles for me and my family members, please make him happy too." The Quazi dreamt that night that he was being told, "O Quazi! Rise up and look." Quazi rose and saw two castles in Jannat. One is of gold and the other is of silver. Quazi questioned, "O Allah! What is this? There was a 'gayewi' sound (sound from unseen sources), "These two castles belonged to you but are no more yours. Because, that poor 'Aalim came to you for help on the occasion of the 'Day of 'Aashoora'. You did not help. So the two castles have now gone to the possession of a Christian man." With this the Quazi woke up from sleep. Having necessary ablution etc. offered his Swalat and started for the home of that Christian man. The Christian man was thoroughly surprised to see the Quazi at his place. Since his birth, he had never seen the Quazi visiting him as a next door neighbour. He asked the Quazi about his reason for such visit at this early hours of the day. Quazi replied, "O Man! Did you do some especially virtuous job last night?" The man replied, "I hardly remember, I have done anything of that sort. But well, if you are aware, you could please tell me." Then the Quazi continued, "Last evening you paid some flour, meat and some money to one poor 'Aalim and further promised him to pay a monthly remuneration on the occasion of the 'Day of 'Aashoora, right?" The man replied in affirmative. Then the Quazi proposed, "Why don't you sell that good deed of yours to me in exchange of 100 thousand dirhams. I shall also pay that man the monthly remuneration you promised him." The Christian man felt curious, "Your Honour! Would you please tell me what leads you to pay me that large sum of money in exchange of that small job." In reply, the Quazi narrated his dreams of last night. "That poor 'Aalim asked for that help from me on the occasion of the 'Day of 'Aashoora, but I refused to do that. Therefore, last night in my dreams, I was shown two heavenly castles of gold and silver and was told that those were mine but now they no more belonged to me. Those have gone to the possession of one Christian man." The Quazi continues, "If you are not a Muslim, you won't get those. Because after the advent of Islam, all previous religions and other proclamations have been void. Therefore, those clinging to the old religions shall not get that." "What if I convert to Islam and become a Muslim, shall I get it?" The reply was, "Yes, in that case, it is possible." Then the Christian man remarked, "Your honour! You be the witness, I am reciting the Kalema Sharif right now and becoming a Muslim just before you. (SubhanAllah!)

Now you need to think deeply about this instance of honouring the 'Day of 'Aashoora, leading to the conversion of that Christian man including an ultimate achievement of Jannat. If someone offers Iftar (breaking of saom) to somebody performing saom on this day, it will be treated like offering Iftar to the whole of the Ummah. Akhiri Rasul Sallallahu 'alaihi wa Sallam declared that, "If someone uses ismid shurma (shurma mixed with fragrance of musk) in his eyes on the 'Day of 'Aashoora, he shall have no eye-ailment for next one year." (Maqasid-e-Hasanah, Shua'bul Iman, Dailami Sharif, Masabata bis-Sunnah) Rasulullah sallallahu 'alaihi wa Sallam declares that, "If one takes a shower or a bath on this day, Allah Bari Ta'ala shall cure him from illness. Except death, he shall have no difficult diseases and be free from laziness and sufferings. It has been described in the book named 'M'umin-ke-Mah wasal' that "If one would feed a poor member of Ahle Bait on this day, he shall cross the pulsirat with the speed of light. Huzur-i-Pak Sallallahu 'alaihi wa Sallam declares that, "If on this day, a Muslim touches the head of an orphan, feed a hungry man and offer water to a thirsty person, then Allah Pak shall entertain him with food on the heavenly 'Dostorkhan (tablemat) of Jannat and provide him with drinks from the stream called 'Salsabil'. These days people in many countries including Bangladesh arrange better meals on the occasion of new year's day i.e., 1st Muharram (Hizri), 1st Baishakh (Bangla), 1st January (English) which has no significance for the Muslims from religious point of view. These days have no Fazilat (blessings). On the occasion of New Year's Day, may it be 1st Muharram (Hizri), 1st Baishakh (Bangla) or 1st January (English), having better meals on the occasion of such new year's day has nothing to do with the Muslims. No specialty or blessings in that. And this is no day to express joy or delight. Rather those fire worshippers do celebrate it exclusively and along with them do the Hindus and Buddhists. For Muslims, it is the 10th day of the month of Muharram, the 'Day of 'Aashoora', to have good food and this day is the day of honour and remembrance for the whole of the universe or creation. Celebrating the New Year's Day is exclusively a non-Muslim ritual. So, it is na-zayij (not allowed). It has been described that a highly respectable Wali Allah named Hazrat Imam Abu Hafs Kabir Rahmatullahi 'alaihi remarked, "Spending even an egg on the occasion of a New Year's Day, would nullify one's 'aamal of his whole life. Rejecting all the rituals, practiced by the Kaafirs and Mushriks, the Muslims should maintain the sanctity of the month of Muharram which is a Fard for them. (Ameen)