Muharram & Aashuraa

Q: In some kitaabs, it is mentioned that ​applying surma on the day of Aashura is recommended. Is this correct? What is the stance of our Ulama on this issue?

Q: Please advise what is the Islamic ruling on spending on family and friends in muharram. Is it permissable and likeable in Islam. Is it just on the 10th or the whole month?

Q: Please tell me is it true that on 10th muharram Allah Ta'ala says that "whatever his worshipper will eat by extending his meal and let many people join him" he will give growth to that stuff for a whole year?

Q: In the Hadith regarding increasing your spending on Aashura

1. Who does the word ahl or iyaal refer to?

2. Will I get the reward mentioned in the Hadith Sharif if I give gifts to my immediate family i. e. Wife and children?

3. My Extended family e.g. Siblings, nephews, in-laws etc?

4. My Friends?

5. My Students?

Q: Regarding the Hadith relating to spending on one's family on the day of Aashura, does one have to purchase the items on the day of Aashura itself or can one buy it a few days before, due to work commitments, and give it to his family on the day of Aashura?

Q: In South Africa, should a male avoid wearing black clothing during Muharram as the Shias wear black clothing?

Q: Why is 10th of Muharram called Ashura? I heard that 10 things happened on this day that's why its called Ashura. If this is true then what are the 10 things?

Q: Some people believe that Muharram is a time for mourning over the assassination of Hazrat Husain (radhiyallahu anhu), and some people believe that Muharram is a time for celebrating and spending lavishly on their family. Are there Ahadeeth supporting any of these beliefs? What really should be done for Aashura?

Q: In the Hadith theres is mention to the nearest meaning a person who spends on one's family on the 10th Muharram he will get blessings in sustenance for the whole year. My question is 10th Muharram is on Thursday, is it okay to spend on the family on Wednesday evening to get the virtue and blessings of spending on ones family, because 10th Muharram starts after maghrib on Wednesday till maghrib on Thursday?