SHAYKH AL ISLAM
JANASHEEN - MUHADDITH AL A'ZAM AL HIND
Islamic Calendar
Calendar, Events and Anniversaries
Islamic Calendar
Origin and Significance of the Hijri Calendar
Months of the Calendar
Determining Islamic Dates
Muharram
Fast of Ashura (10th Muharram)
Historical significance of Ashura
Important dates and Anniversaries
Safar
Safar al-Muzaffar
Important dates and Anniversaries
Rabbi al-Awwal
Virtues of Rabi al-Awwal
Important dates and Anniversaries
Rabi al-Thani
Virtues of Rabi al-Thani
Important dates and Anniversaries
Jumada al-Ula
Virtues of Jumada al-Ula
Important dates and Anniversaries
Jumada al-Ukhra
Virtues of Jumada al-Ukhra
Important dates and Anniversaries
Rajab
Virtues of the month of Rajab
The Dhikr of Rajab
Important dates and Anniversaries
Sha'baan
Virtuous benefits of Sha'baan
Meaning of the word
Salaat al-Khair
Dua-e-Nisfl Sha'baan
Laylat al-Bar'ah - Night of Salvation
Important dates and Anniversaries
Ramadan
Virtues of Ramadan
Your complete Ramadan/fasting guide
Important dates and Anniversaries
Shawwal
Events of Shawwal
Beginning of the Ashurr al-Hajj
Eid al-Fitr
Night pre-ceding Eid prayer
Before going to Eid Prayer
Sadaqat ul-Fitr
The Eid Prayer
How to perform Eid Salaat
The Khutbah of Eid al-Fitr
The six fasts of Shawwal
Salat al-utaqa fi Shawwal
Important dates and Anniversaries
Dhul Qa'dah
Virtues of Dhul Qa'dah
Important dates and Anniversaries
Dhul Hijjah
Virtues of Dhul Hijjah
The first ten days
Important dates and Anniversaries
Calendar
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The Islamic Calendar is based on the Lunar Calendar consisting of 354-355 days annually and is 10-11 days shorter than the western Solar Calendar. The Lunar month is based on the time it takes the moon to complete a single orbit around the earth and it is just over 29½ days. There are many advantages to the Lunar calendar. For example, the various dates in the Islamic Calendar such as Ramadan and Hajj rotate every year and are not fixed like the Solar Year. People, therefore, will perform acts of worship in various climatic conditions and in different length of hours in submission to the will of Allah where human imagination plays no part.
The new moon marks the beginning of each new lunar month and it is easy for people to see the new moon and know that a new month has begun. This probably explains why most ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, the Jews, the Greeks and the Egyptians in the
Origin and Significance of the Hijri Calendar
The Islamic Calendar was started by the second Caliph Umar in 16 AH/ 637 CE . The event of the Hijrah, the migration of the Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) from Makkah to Madinah in 622 CE, was chosen to begin the Islamic Calendar because it was the first major sacrifice made by the whole Ummah for the preservation of Islam in its formative period. The Caliph Umar is reported to have remarked: “The Hijrah has separated truth from falsehood, therefore, let it become the Epoch of the Era". The Hijrah year reminds Muslims every year of the sacrifices made by the first Muslims and should prepare them to do the same. The constant use of the Hijri Calendar for acts of worship and as a frame of reference to major historical events will help Muslims keep links with their roots and further enhance their knowledge of their religion and history.
Months of the Islamic Calendar
There are twelve months in the Islamic Calendar. As the Qur’an says: “Surely the number of months in the sight of Allah is twelve, in accordance with His decree from the day He created the heavens and the earth, out of which four are sacred” (9:36) . The four Sacred Months (al-Ashhur al-Hurum) are Rajab, Dhul Qa‘dah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram . The sanctity of these months was also accepted in the Pre-Islamic era when fighting was forbidden and there were cease-fires where battle was ongoing. Because Rajab is a sacred month, it was customary for people in pre-Islamic times to perform ‘Umrah during it as they were guaranteed safety and security. Dhul Hijjah is the month when people from far away places go to perform the Pilgrimage (Hajj). The two other Sacred Months come before (Dhul Qa‘dah) and after (Muharram) this month, so that people’s journeys to and from the Ka‘bah to distant places are safe.
The twelve months of the Islamic Calendar are as follows:
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Muharram
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Safar
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Rabi‘ al-Awwal
- Rabi‘ al-Thani
- Jumada al-Ula
- Jumada al-Ukhra
- Rajab
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Sha‘ban
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Ramadan
- Shawwal
- Dhul Qa‘dah
- Dhul Hijjah
Determining Islamic Dates
Islamic dates are determined by the actual visibility of the moon as the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) said: “Fast by seeing it (the moon) and end the fast by seeing it”. Muslim scholars have interpreted this Prophetic saying in two different ways. Some scholars have held the view that each location has its own sighting of the moon (Ikhtilaf al-Mutali‘) . But most scholars have taken the words “fast by seeing it” (sumu li ru’yatihi) as a general command to all Muslims and not individual sectors of the community. Hence they regard the sighting of the moon in one region as valid for people of another region, provided the news of sighting the moon reaches them through authentic means . In this regard, it has been said that a person who learns about the sighting of the moon in good time to be able to utilize it for fasting, for ending the fast or for sacrifice, must definitely do so. The texts and the reports from the Pious Predecessors point to this. To limit this to a certain distance or country would contradict both reason and the
Muharram
Muharram : The first month in the Islamic calendar
Contrary to popular belief, Muharram is not a particular day, but
the name of a month that marks the beginning of the year according
to the Islamic calendar. Muharram is one of four months that have
been designated as holy according to the Islamic calendar, the other
three being – Dhul-Qa’adah, Dhul-Hijjah and Rajab.
Events : For all the annual Muharram mehfils & Mosque events.
Fasting in the month of Muharram
Fasting is advocated in the month of Muharram. The Prophet (Salla
Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi Sallam) is believed to have said: “The
best fasts after the fasts of Ramadan are those of the month of
Muharram.” Although the fasts of the month of Muharram are not
obligatory, yet one who fasts in these days out of his own will is
entitled to a great reward by Allah Almighty. Fasting on the tenth
day of Muharram, called Ashura, is particularly important, as it
supposed to lead to great rewards. A person does not have to fast
for the whole month. On the contrary, each fast during this month
has merit. It is recommended to fast at least two days .... the ninth
and tenth of Muharram.
Mausoleum of Imam Husayn
(Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu)
Kerbala, Iraq.
The month of Muharram is also associated with many auspicious
events in Islamic history. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) created the
heavens and the earth on this blessed day. On this day He give His
infinite blessings and bounties to many of His Prophets (may Allah
bless them) and delivered them from the clutches of their enemies.
Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) created Hadrat Adam (alaihi asalam)
in this month and pardoned him of his mistake. Hadrat Noah’s Ark
landed successfully on Mount Judi during this time centuries ago.
God is also said to have saved Hadrat Ibrahim (alaihi asalam) from
fire and rescued Hadrat Musa from the Pharaoh during the month of
Muharram.
You must be wondering what else there is to remember then? The
tenth day of Muharram or Ashura is of supreme importance for all
Muslims as they remember the martyrdom anniversary of Hadrat
Imam Hussain (Radi Allahu tala anhu), the beloved grandson of
the Most Noble & Beloved Prophet Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala
'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam).
The tragedy at Karbala
In the month of Muharram many centuries ago, (approximately
October 20th 680 A.D.), an event took place in Iraq at a place
known as Karbala on the bank of the river Euphrates.
A large army, which had been mobilised by the Umayyad regime,
besieged a group of persons numbering less than a hundred and
put them under pressure to pay allegiance to the Caliph of the time
and submit to his authority. The Caliph was a man much taken with
earthly pleasures that deviated from the Islamic way of life. The
small group resisted and a severe battle took place in which they
were all killed. The leader of the small band of men who were
martyred in Karbala was none other than Imam Husain (Radi
Allahu tala anhu), the grandson of the Most Beloved Prophet
(Salla Allahu ta'ala 'alayhi wa 'aalihi wa Sallam).
Imam Husain’s (Radi Allahu tala anhu) martyrdom at Kerbala
represents a conscious confrontation with anti-Islamic forces and
a courageous resistance for a sacred cause. The tragedy was that
the one who stood up to defend Islam was cut down in so cruel a
manner. It is for this reason that the death of Imam Husain (Radi
Allahu tala anhu) is remembered annually in the Muslim world.
For further reading please visit the History of Karbala page
The Fast of ‘Ashura (The 10th of Muharram)
Mu’awiyah ibn Abu Sufyan (Radi allahu ta'ala 'anhu) relates: I heard the Beloved Messenger of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) say: "It is the day of ‘Ashura. Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has not made fasting obligatory for you. But I am fasting. He who likes to observe fast among you should do so, and he who likes not to observe it (does not have to) observe it." [Sahih Muslim]
Abu Qatada (Radi allahu ta'ala 'anhu) relates that the Beloved Nabi (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said that the fast on the 10th of Muharram atones for the sins of the preceding year. [Sahih Muslim]
Abu Huraira (Radi allahu ta'ala 'anhu) reports that the Beloved Nabi (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said that after Ramadan, the fasts of Muharram have the greatest excellence. [Sahih Muslim]
Alhamdulillah, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) has blessed us to see another year. The first month of this year is Muharram. In this month is an excellent day—the day of ‘Ashura—which falls on the 10th of Muharram. The Most Beloved Nabi (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) recommended that we fast on this day, by his Sunnah. He also indicated how we should observe the fast of ‘Ashura.
Hakam ibn Al-Arat (Radi allahu ta'ala 'anhu) relates: I went to Ibn Abbas (Radi allahu ta'ala 'anhu)… I said to him: Tell me about fasting on ‘Ashura. He said, "When you seen the new moon of Muharram count the (days) and (begin to) observe fast on the 9th." I said to him: "Is it how the Beloved Messenger of Allah (Sall Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) observed the fast?" He said, "Yes." [Sahih Muslim]
Hadrat Ibn Abbas (Radi allahu ta'ala 'anhu) relates that when the Beloved Nabi (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) said: "If I survive till next year, I will definitely observe fast on the 9th of Muharram (as well)." [Sahih Muslim]
(Note: What the Beloved Nabi (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) meant was that he would also fast on the 9th as well as the 10th to which he was accustomed. We also should try fasting on the 9th and the 10th of Muharram.)
The Historical Significance of ‘Ashura
Hadrat Ibn Abbas (Radi Allahu ta'ala 'anhu) reports that the Beloved Nabi (Salla Allahu ta'ala alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) arrived in Madinah and found the Jews observing fast on the day of ‘Ashura… They said: "It is the day of great (significance) when Allah delivered Hadrat Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) and his people and drowned Pharoah and his people, and Sayyadina Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) observed fast out of gratitude. And we also observe it." The Beloved Messenger of Allah (Salla Allahu ta'ala alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) responded: "We have more right, and we have closer connection with Sayyadina Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) than you have"; so Allah’s Beloved Messenger (Salla Allahu ta'ala alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam) observed fast (on the day of ‘Ashura) and gave us orders to observe it. [Sahih Bukhari and Muslim]
‘Ashura is a day of great historical significance. On this day: Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) accepted the repentance of Sayyadina Adam ('Alaihis-Salaam) after his exile from Paradise; Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) saved Sayyadina Nuh ('Alaihis-Salaam) and his companions in the ark; Allah extinguished the fire in which Sayyadina Ibrahim ('Alaihis-Salaam) was thrown by Nimrod; And Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) spoke directly to Sayyadina Musa ('Alaihis-Salaam) and gave him the Commandments. On this same 10th of Muharram, Sayyadina Ayyub ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored to health (from leprosy); Sayyadina Yusuf ('Alaihis-Salaam) was reunited with his father Ya’qub ('Alaihis-Salaam); Sayyadina Yunus ('Alaihis-Salaam) was taken out from the belly of the fish; and the sea was divided as the nation of israel was delivered from captivity and Pharoah’s army was destroyed. ‘Ashura is also the day the kingdom of Sulaiman ('Alaihis-Salaam) was restored; Sayyadina Isa ('Alaihis-Salaam) was raised to Jannah; and Sayyadina al-Husayn (Radi allahu ta'ala 'anhu) (the Beloved Nabi’s, Salla Allahu ta'ala alaihi wa Aalihi wa Sallam, grandson) achieved the honour of Martyrdom.
Worship Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) as much as you can on ‘Ashura. Whoever fasts on this day is like one who fasts all his life. Whoever clothes a naked person Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will release him from a painful punishment. He who visits a sick person, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will grant him a reward that will not be decreased. Whoever places his hand on an orphan’s head, or feeds a hungry person or gives water to a thirsty man, Allah will feed him a feast from Paradise and will quench his thirst with Salsabil (a wine that does not intoxicate). And who ever takes a Ghusl on this day will enjoy excellent health and freedom from sickness and indolence. Whoever provides generously for his family on this day, Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) will be generous to him throughout this year. And whoever applies Kuhl to his eyes will never suffer from eye-sore again, Insha’Allah al-Aziz
O’ Allah! Bless us to perform good deeds and gain their reward on ‘Ashura. Make the new year one of unity, cooperation and success for Muslims in this city and around the world. Ameen.
Webmasters comment ; It has been brought to our attention that there was a grave error in the above article referring to the Most Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) being 'forgiven for his sins', even though we are all aware that ALL Prophet's (alaihi as-salaam) are sinless. We would like to apologise unreservedly for overlooking this mistake even though we acquired it from a very 'reliable' source. We pray for forgiveness to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) and ask for guidance on the righteous path.
Key dates and Important Anniversaries of Muharram
1st - Islamic New Year,
1st - Wissal Shaykh Abul Hassan Ali Bukhari, Baghdad Shareef
1st - Birth ; Hadrat Umar Farooq,
1st - Birth ; Hadrat Shahabuddin Suharwardi
2nd - Urs ; Pir Jamal Shah Bin Murtaza
2nd - Wissal Hadrat Khwaja Ma'roof Kirki, Baghdad Shareef
4th - Wissal Hadrat Khwaja Hassan Basri
5th - Urs ; Hadrat Baba Fariduddin Ganj Shakar
6th - Chatti Shareef, Khawaja Gharib-e-Nawaz, Ajmer Shareef
8th - Wissal ; Hadrat Imam Zayn al-Abideen Medina Munawwara
8th - Urs ; Hadrat Mawlana Hashmat Ali Khan, Pilibit Shareef
9th - Shab-e-Ashura Amal
10th - Yaum-e-Ashura Amal
10th - Allah Ta'ala Created the Heavens and Earth.
- On this Very Day would be the Day of Qiyyamah (Judgement).
- Allah swt gave his infinite blessings and bounties to many
of his Prophets and delivered them from the clutches of the
enemies
- Ship of Hadrat Noah came to rest on Mount Al-Judi.
- Hadrat Ayyub (Alayhi Asallam) was delivered from distress.
- Hadrat Yunus (Alayhi Asallam) was cast onto the shore
after being swallowed by a fish for 40 days .
- Hadrat Moosa (Alayhi Asallam) got victory over the
Pharoah
- The Birth of Hadrat Ibrahim (Alayhi Asallam)
10th - Martyrdom of Imam Hussain at Karbala
10th - Hadrat Sayyadi Shah Barkatullah Ishki, Mahrehah Shareef
11th - Urs ; Pir Rahmat Shah Saheb, Gojarkhan, Rawalpindi.
11th - Ghiyarwee Sharif ; Hadrat Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani
13th - Urs ; Mufti-e-Azam Had Mustafa Raza Khan Bareilly Sh.
19th - Wissal Hadrat Sayyad Ahmad al-Jilani, Baghdad Shareef
20th - Wissal ; Hadrat Bilal
20th - Wissal ; Hadrat Shah Waliyullah Dhelvi
21st - Wissal ; Mawlana Muhammad Nazir al-Akram Sahib Naeemi
21st - Urs ; Hadrat Zinda Pir,Ghamkhol Shareef,
25th - Birth ; Hadrat Imam Hassan
26th - Urs ; Hadrat Tajul Awliya, Baba Tajuddin, Nagpur Shareef
28th - Urs; Hadrat Makhdoom Ashraf Jahangir,Kicchocha Shareef.
Ridwanallahi ta'ala m'ajmaim
Safar
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Month of the year: Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar. | |
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Literal meaning: Empty. During this month the houses used to be empty and deserted because the ban on going to war in the month of Muharram came to an end and everyone proceeded towards the battlefield. | |
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Safar also means to be yellow. When the names of the months were being given it was the season of autumn and the leaves of the trees were yellow. | |
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Many people have erroneous beliefs regarding this month i.e. it is a month of misfortune and calamities. The teachings of Allâh Ta'âla and His Most Beloved Rasûl (Salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) gives us clear guidelines on such incorrect beliefs. | |
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Allâh (Subhanahu wa Ta'âla) says in the Qur'ân al-kareem : "No kind of calamity can occur, except by the will of Allâh". (Surah 64-Ayat 11). | |
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These erroneous beliefs have also been condemned in the context of the following Ahâdîth: | |
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The above Ahâdîth clearly refutes all incorrect beliefs and superstitions regarding the month of Safar. These incorrect beliefs flow from the pre-Islamic period of Jâhiliyyah [Days of Ignorance]. | |
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The Month of Safar During the Days of Ignorance | |
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The Muhaddithîn have recorded many of the superstitions harboured by the Arabs during the Days of Ignorance. A few are mentioned below: | |
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2. Some said Safar are worms which originate in the liver and ribs due to which the colour of the person becomes yellow, a condition we know today as jaundice. | |
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3. According to some, the month of Safar flanked by Muharram and RabI al Awwal is full of calamities and misfortune. | |
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With the advent of Islam and the teachings of Sayyadina Rasûlullah (Salla Allahu Ta'ala alayh wa Sallam), all evil and incorrect beliefs common in pre-Islamic times were discarded. | |
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Today too, there are some Muslims who hold incorrect beliefs regarding the month of Safar. | |
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A nikâh performed in this month would not be successful. |
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Sayyadina Ali (Radi Allahu anhu) married Sayyiditina Fatima (Radi allahu anha), (the daughter of Rasûlullah - Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) in the latter days of Safar 2 A.H. |
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This month is full of misfortune and calamities. |
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To commence any important venture, business etc. during this month will bring bad luck. |
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The first to the thirteenth of Safar is ill-fortune and evil. |
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The person who distributes food or money on the 13th of Safar wiII be saved from its ill-fortune. |
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To celebrate the last Wednesday of Safar and regard it as a holiday. |
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To shun all types of erroneous beliefs regarding the blessed month of Safar. |
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To understand that the most unfortunate person is he who disobeys Allâh Ta'âla's commandments e.g. does not perform the five daily salaah etc. It is narrated in a hadîth that Rasûlullah (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) said: "Pray, 0 Allah! Cause not anyone of us to be a wretched destitute." He then asked: "Do you know who is a wretched destitute?" Upon the request of the Sahabah (Radi allahu anhum) he replied, "A wretched destitute is he who neglects his salaât. " (Hadîth). |
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We should understand that all conditions which befalls us, good or bad, favourable, or unfavourable are from Allâh Ta'âla, (as a result of our actions). Allâh Ta'âla says: " Whatever misfortune befalls you, it is due to the things your hands have wrought, and He forgives many a sin." (Surah 42 - Verse 30). |
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Sayyadina Jabir (Radi Allahu anhu) has said that, "I have heard Sayyadina Rasûlullah (Salla Allahu alayhi wa Sallam) saying, the descending of illness and evil superstition befalling in the month of Safar is untrue." (Muslim) | |
Important dates and Anniversaries of Safar
1st - Urs Haji Waris Ali Shah
6th - Chatti Shareef, Khawaja Gharib-e-Nawaz, Ajmer Shareef
7th - Yaum-e-Ala Hadrat,
7th - Urs ; Shaykh Zakariya Multani
11th - Urs ; Hazrat Ibrahim Raza (Jilani Miya) Bareilly Shareef
11th - Ghiyarwee Shareef ; Hadrat Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani
13th - Urs ; Imam Nisai Abdul Rahman bin Shoaib
19th - Urs ; Hadrat Data Ganj Baksh, Lahore
19th - Wissal Sayyad Ahmed, Kalpi Sharif
25th - Urs ; Ala Hadrat Imam Ahmed Raza Khan,Bareilly Shareef
26th - Urs ; Sayyad Hassan Jilani, Baghdad Shareef
27th - Hijrat from Makkah of the Beloved Prophet
(Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam )
27th - Wissal Ghazi Sultan Salahuddin Ayyub
27th - Birth ; Hadrat Khawaja Nizamuddin Awliya Chisti
28th - Martyrdom of Imam Hassan,Madinah Munawwara
28th - Urs ; Hadrat Imam Mujaddid Alf Thaani, Sirhind,Punjab
29th - Urs ; Pir Meher Ali Shah, Golra Sharif
Ridwanallah tala'alaihi majmain
Rabi al-Awwal
Month of the Year: Rabi 'al Awwal is the third blessed month of the Islamic Calendar
The Literal Meaning: Rabi means 'Spring'. When the names were being given, this month, Rabi 'al Awwal, and the month that followed saw the end of Spring and thus name Rabi 'al Akhir (thani).
Significance of the Month: Sayyadina Rasulullah (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa sallam), a Mercy of all Mankind was Born in this month. He migrated from Makkah Mukarramah to Madinah Munawwarah and departed from this world 63 year later. Sayyadina Rasulullah (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa sallam) blessed birth is celebrated by Muslims in all four corners of the globe and is known as Eid Milad an-Nabi. Also go here to read more about our Most Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa sallam).
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Makkah Mukarramah |
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Subh Sâdiq [dawn] |
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Monday |
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8th or 12th |
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Rabi 'al Awwal |
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570 CE |
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Age at Nubuwwat |
17 Ramadhân |
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Companion during Hijrat |
Hadrat Abu Bakr (Radi allahu anhu) |
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Home of Ayesha (Radi allahu anha) |
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Between Chast and Zawâl |
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Monday |
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Rabbi 'al Awwal |
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11 AH |
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63 years |
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In the home of Sayyiditina Ayesha (Radi allahu anha) |
Important dates and Anniversaries (Urs) of Rabi al-Awwal
2nd - Yaum ; Hadrat Khawaja Bahauddeen Naqshbandi
5th - Urs Hadrat Khawaja Alauddin Sabir Kalyari,Kalyar Shareef
5th - Urs ; Hadrat Sakina binte Hadrat Imam Hussein
6th - Wissal Hadrat Sayyad Badshah Pir, Durban
6th - Chatti Shareef ; Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, Ajmer Shareef
7th - Urs ; Shah Hamdani,Kashmir
8th - Yaum-e-Imam Hassan Askari
11th - Ghiyarwee Shareef ; Shaykh Abd'al Qadir al-Jilani
12th - Eid Milad Un Nabi; Birth of the Beloved Prophet
(Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam )
12th - Birth ; Hadrat Imam Jafar Sadiq
13th - Birth ; Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal
14th - Urs ; Hadrat Khawaja Qutbuddin Bakhtyar Kaki Delhi
19th - Birth ; Hadrat Khawaja Alauddin Sabir Kalyari
21th - Wissal ; Hadrat Shah Abdul Haqq Muhaddith Dehlvi
22th - Urs ; Sayyada Bibi Rabiya Basri
22th - Urs ; Hadrat Muhiyuddin Nasar
25th - Urs ; Lal Shah Baaz Qalander,Sevan Shareef
25th - Urs ; Hadrat Ache Miya Maherarwi, Maherah Shareef
26th - Urs ; Hadrat Bu Shah Ali Qalander
27th - Urs ; Hadrat Muhiyuddin Abu Nasr, Baghdad Shareef
29th - Urs ; Umm al Mu'mineen Hadrat Juwariyah,Madinah Munawwara
Rabi al-Thani
Virtues of Rabi al-Thani
The fourth month of the Islamic calendar is Rabbi al-Akhir (thani). In this very month is the anniversary of the king of Baghdad, Chief of the contented souls, the incomparable, Hadrat Ghawth al-A'zam, Sayyadina Shaykh Muhiyuddin, Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani, al-Hassani w'al-Hussaini, Bhagdadi (Radi Allahu ta'ala Anhu). Muslims throughout the world in this month zealously make arrangements to offer Niyaaz and Fateha of the Saint of Baghdad. Charity is also given in the name of Pious Saints of Islam as a means of conveying reward to these blessed from which not only the poor and beggars benefit a great deal but the souls of the believers also obtain peace and contentment.
"Essale thawaab" means conveying the reward of. In this respect there is a Hadith reported by Hadrat Anas bin Malik (Radi Allahu ta'ala Anhu) that he asked the Most Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alaihi wa Sallam) : "Oh Messenger of Allah, when we give charity on behalf of our dead and perform Hajj on their behalf, do they receive the reward of these actions?" The Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alaihi wa Sallam) replied: "Without doubt they do receive their rewards. Not only that, but they become very happy, just as any one of you would become happy on receiving gifts."
In a second Hadith the the most Beloved Messenger (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alaihi wa Sallam) of Allah says: "Anyone who recites Surah Ikhlas 11 times and then conveys its reward to the departed souls, Allah Ta’ala will shower rewards on such a person equal to the number of these souls…………"
These AHadiths serve as ample proof that the deceased souls do benefit from the good deeds and charities of the living. This is an opportune moment to relate to you the saying of Shaykh Sayyadina Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani (Radi Allahu ta'ala Anhu). Ghawth al-A'zam said that, "Whosoever in his distress cries to me for help, he will be relieved of his distress; whosoever in his difficulty calls by my name, his difficulty will be solved; whosoever in his time of need-makes me as his intermediary to Allah Ta’ala , his needs will be fulfilled. Any person who performs 2 rakaats Namaaz in which after Surah Fateha, recites Surah Ikhlas 11 times and then making salam sends Darood on the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alayhi wa Sallam), the garden of mercy after which he thinks of me and takes 11 steps towards the direction of Iraq calling my name, then presents his need, with Allah Ta’ala’s permission his need will be fulfilled."
The Namaaz is known as Salaat al-Asrar or Salaat al-Ghausiyyah : which is a proven means of obtaining fulfillment of one’s needs and prayers. Salaat al-Asrar is explained by Imam Abd'al Hassan Nuruddeen Alli Ibn Jaleel in Bahjat al-Asrar, and Hadrat Mullah Ali Qari and Shaykh Abd'al Haq Muhaddith Dhelvi (Radi Allahu ta'ala Anhum) have reported from Hadrat Ghawth al-A'zam (Radi Allahu ta'ala Anhu). Its method is as follows:
After completing the Fard and Sunnat of Maghrib Namaaz, offer 2 rakaats and in each rakaat after Surah Fateha recite 11 times Surah Ikhlas, then recite this dua 11 times:
''Ya Rasul Allah hey ya Nabi Allah Hey Aghisni was Amdidni fi Qadi’ ai hajati ya Qadi yal hajat."
Then taking 11 steps in the direction of Iraq read the following on each step:
"Ya Ghaus-saqa-lainey ya Karim mat-tarfainey aghisni wa amdidni fi Qada-e hajati ya Qadi yal hajat."
Thereafter, making the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala Alaihi wa Sallam) as the intermediary present one’s needs and desires to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala).
Important Dates and Anniversaries of Rabi al-Thani
3rd - Urs; Umm-al Mu'mineen Umme Salma Madinah Munawwara
5th - Urs; Hadrat Sayyad Shah Ibrahim Iirji, Delhi
6th - Chatti Shareef, Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, Ajmer Shareef
7th - Wissal; Imam Malik, Madinah Munawwara
10th - Wissal; Hadrat Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, Baghdad Shareef
11th - Urs; 'Ghawth al-A'zam' Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani, Baghdad
11th - Urs; Khawaja Mehmood Dariyaee Dulha, Birpur
14th - Wissal; Imam Muhammad Ghazzali
15th - Urs; Alim-e-Rabbani Mawlana Ahmad Ashraf, Kicchocha Shareef
15th - Urs; Hadrat Shah Raza Ali Khan, Bareilly Shareef
16th - Urs; Haji Ali Baba, Mumbai
18th - Urs; Mehboob Elahi Khawaja Nizamuddin Awliya Chisti
18th - Wissal; Mawlana Abdul Rahman Jaami
21st - Urs; Sayyad Ismail Hassan Mahrerwi, Mahrerwa Shareef
22nd - Birth; Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddique,the first Khalifa
28th - Wissal ; Hadrat Muhiyuddin Ibn al-Arabi
Jumada al-Ula
Jumada al-Ula : is the fifth month of the Islamic lunar calendar.
Literal meaning : Jumad means freezing, Whilst naming the months, this month occured in the season when the water freezes so it was Jumadal Ula. The month that followed occured towards the end of this season thus it was named Jumâdal Âkhir (Thani).
Important dates and Anniversaries of Jumada al-Ula
2nd - Urs ; Hadrat Khwaja Sirajuddin Chisti
6th - Wissal ; Sufi Muhammad Hassan Shan
6th - Chatti Shareef, Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, Ajmer Shareef
6th - Urs ; Mujahid-e-Millat Habibur Rehman Qadri, Orissa
7th - Urs ; Hadrat Shah Abdul Haq Muhaddith Dehlvi
8th - Urs ; Hadrat Pir Ibrahim Shah Chisti
11th - Ghiyarwee Sharif ; Shaykh Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani
11th - Urs ; Pir Jahangir Shah Bawa
17th - Urs ; Hujjat al-Islam Mawlana Hamid Raza Khan Bareilly Sharif
17th - Wissal Haji Muhammad Ilyas Khan Dhandot, Jhelum
22nd - Hadrat Sayyad Ahmed Kabir Rifaai
28th - Urs ; Khawaja Ibrahim ibne Ahmad Balkhi, Iran
29th - Wissal ; Hadrat Khalid Bin Walid
Jumada al-Ukhra
Jumâdal Ukhra : is the sixth month of the Islamic Calendar
Literal meaning : This month followed Jumâdal Ûla and occured towards the end of the season when water freeezes, thus it was named Jumâdal Ukhrâ.
No specific ibadât has been prescribed by the Shari'ah during this month. However, one should try to observe the fasts of Ayâm-e-Bîdh, which are the middle days of every lunar month.
Important dates and Anniversaries of Jumada al-Ukhra
1st - Urs ; Hafiz-e-Millat Mawlana Sayyad Abdul Aziz Ashrafi, Mubarakpur
3rd - Wissal ; Mawlana Abdul Halim Siddiqui
5th - Wissal ; Mawlana Jalal-ud-Din Rumi, Turkey
6th - Chatti Shareef, Khawaja Gharib Nawaz, Ajmer Shareef
8th - Urs Hadrat Shah Makhdoom Ali Mahemi, Mumbai
9th - Urs ; Khawaja Shamsuddin Turk
9th - Urs ; Hadrat Qazi Iyad ibn Musa al-Yahsubi, Marrakesh
11th - Ghiyarwee Sharif; Shaykh Abd'al Qadir al-Jilani
11th - Urs ; Hadrat Abdullah bin Umar
11th - Sayyad Ala Mustafa Mahrerwi, Mahrerah Sharif
12th - Wissal Haji Muhajir Al Makki
14th - Urs ; Hadrat Muhammad Imam al Ghazali, Heart
16th - Urs ; Hadrat Sayyad Shah-e-Alam, Ahmedabad
20th - Birth ; Khatoon-e-Jannat, Sayyada Fatima Zahra, Madinah
22nd - Urs ; Amir al-Muminin Hadrat Abu Bakr Siddeeq
23rd - Khilafat Hadrat Sayyadina Farooq-e-Azam
23rd - Wissal ; Hadrat Quddus Gangohi
25th - Urs ; Hadrat Tajul Ulema
26th - Wissal Hadrat Abdul Wahid Tamimi, Baghdad Shareef
Rajab
The Blessed Month of Rajab, is the seventh month in the Islamic
lunar calendar. Listed below are some key anniversaries and
important dates of this blessed month.
The Virtues of the Blessed Month of Rajab
Hadrat Salman Farsi (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) narrates that the Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa aalihi wa Sallam) of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) said that there is a day in the month of Rajab on which if a person fasts and does Qiyamul Lail (night vigil) on that night, he will receive rewards like a person who fasts for 100 years and does Qiyaamul Lail for nights of 100 years.This is the night of the 27th and the day of the 27th Rajab. This is the day on which Sayyadina Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) was appointed to Messengerhood, (Ghuniyatut Talibeen, Tarteeb Shareef page 781).
Hadrat Salman (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) narrates that the Beloved of Allah, Hadrat Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) said "O Salman,there is no Mumin (True Believer) and Muminah (Truly Believing Female) who performs 30 Rakaah in the month of Rajab and in each Raka'ah recites Surah Al Fatihah once, Surah Al-Ikhlas 3 times,and Sura Al Kafirun 3 times that Allah does forgive them their sins and bestows rewards upon them, as upon a person who has fasted a whole month. He becomes among those who will be steadfast in their salaat in the year which is to come. For him the deeds of the day is equal to that of the martyr. He will be raised with the Martyrs of the Battle of Badr. For him is written for the fast of each day, one year's worship. His station is raised 1000 times higher.
If he fasts the entire month of Rajab and he performs this (Above) Salaat, Allah will give him salvation from the Hell Fire, make Waajib for him, His Paradise and bestow His Nearness upon him. Hadrat Jibreel (alaihi as-salaam) informed me "O Muhammad this is the sign between you & the Mushrikeen-Polytheists and the Munafiqin (Hypocrites) because the Munafiq does not perform this Salaat."
Hadrat Salman (Radi Allahu ta'ala anhu) says, I beseeched "O Rasoolallah tell me when and how shall I perform this Salaat (Prayer)" He said "O Salman, perform ten Rakaah on the first of it (month of Rajab) and in each Raka'h recite Surah Al-Fatihah once, Surah Al Ikhlas thrice and Surah Al Kafiroon thrice and after you do your Salaam (at the end of the Salat) raise your hands and say :
" There is no God but Allah,The One Who has no partners. To Him belongs all His kingdom and all the praise, Who created life and death and Who is Alive without Death. From His hands (only) good is done and Who has Power over everything. Dearest Allah, no one can stop what You bestow and no one can give what You prevent. There is no one who can profit us except You the August among all. " Then spread your hands over your face." In the middle of the month perform ten Rakaah and in each Rakaah recite Surah Al Fatihah once, Surah Al Ikhlas thrice, and Surah Al Kafiroon thrice and after you do your salaam (at the end of the Salaat) raise your hands towards the heavens and say :
There is no God but Allah, the One who has no partners. To Him belongs all His Kingdom and all the praise. Who created life and death and Who is Alive without Death. From His Hands (only) good is done and Who has Power over everything.The only God, Unique, Who has no needs . . . He has no wife and no children. Then spread your hands over your face. You perform this Salaat at the end of the month, ten Rakaah.In every Rakaah recite Surah Al Fatihah one, Surah Al Ikhlas thrice and Surah Al Kafiroon thrice. After you do your salaam, raise your hand towards the heaven and say :
There is no God but Allah, The One Who has no partners.To Him belongs all His Kingdom and all the praise. Who created life and death and Who is Alive without Death. From His Hands (only) good is done and Who has Power over everything. And the blessing of Allah be upon the Master Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) and upon his pure progeny and there is no power greater than that of Allah Who is the Greatest in Might". Then ask for your needs (to be fulfilled). Your Supplication will be accepted and Allah will create seventy trenches between you and the Hell fire, the distance between each trench will be like it is between Heaven and Earth and written for you will be freedom from Fire of Hell, and from crossing the Bridge of Siraat." When the Beloved of Allah, Hadrat Muhammad (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) had finished, I fell down in prostration, weeping out of gratitude towards Allah for the abundance of the rewards. Note:~ We here in Daar-ul-Ehsaan, perform this salaat every year, in pairs of two Rakaah, doing the salam after each pair. This way we do 10 Rakaah in 5 pairs and the supplication after the salaam of the fifth pair. Allah and his beloved know the best,(Ghuniyatut Talibeen, Tarteeb Shareef Page 756 - 770).
By the Grace & Mercy of Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) the most Merciful, the Treasure which is the Hereafter for the Mumineen is available to you through the virtues contained in "The Virtues Of Islamic Life". Treasure these issues, file them, go back to them and read them frequently,practice these virtuous deeds in your life and you will find by His Blessings showered upon those who strive to reach Him, your Iman soaring and your heart filled with the gift of love bestowed upon you by the One Who created you for the One who is the most Beneficent and the most Generous and for the one He loves the most, Sayyadina Hadrat Muhammad Mustafa (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) Insha-Allah Ta'ala.
This most blessed month of Rajab is significant not just for the many
blessings for the fasting and special prayers but also because of so
many anniversaries (URS) so dear to us here at www.islam786.org
The key dates are :
6th Rajab : URS - Khawaja Gharib Nawaz Ajmer Shareef
9th Rajab : URS - Sarkar-e-Kalan, Kicchcoha Shareef
12th Rajab : URS - A'laHadrat 'Ashrafi Miya', Kicchocha Shareef
16th Rajab : URS - Muhaddith-e-A'azam-e-Hind, Kicchcoha Shareef
27th Rajab : Shab-e-Meraj-an Nabi
The Dhikr of Rajab
1) Fasting
It is highly recommended to fast in this month of Rajab even for one day at least. A hadith says: Whosoever fasts a day in Rajab, the fire of hell will be away from him a distance of one year’s journey, and whosoever fasts 3 days in Rajab, will be entitled for Paradise.
Imam Ali (alaihi as-salaam) used to fast the whole month of Rajab. Many of his followers do the same.
2) Seeking Forgiveness (Estighfaar)
The Beloved Prophet (Salla Allahu ta'ala alayhi wa Sallam) used to say: Rajab is a month of seeking forgiveness, so seek forgiveness from Allah (swt); He is verily the Forgiver, the Merciful. It is highly recommended to repeat ‘Astaghfirullaah wa as-aluhut tawbah’
3) Sadaqa and Charity
There is a big reward for sadaqa and charity in the month of Rajab. Those who cannot fast may give sadaqa to the poor every day, or recite ‘Subhana Ilalahil Jaleele Subhana Man la Yanbaghil Tasbeeho Illa Lahoo; Subhanal A`azzinil Akrame; Subhana Man Labisal Izza wa Howa Lahoo Ahlun.’
4) Repeating ‘Laa ilaaha illa-Allah’ 1000 times.
5) Repeating ‘Astaghfirullaaha zul jalale wal Ikraam min jamee' al zonoobe wal aathaam‘ 1000 times.
6) Repeating Sura Al Tawheed 'Qul-ho-wallaho Ahad' 1000 times to get the reward of 1000 Angels and blessings on the reciter, his / her children, family and neighbours.
7) It is recommended to recite 'Qul-ho-wallaho Ahad' 100 times every Friday in the month of Rajab.
May Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta'ala) grant you more blessings in this month and every month to do more for the real future in Akhirah.
Rajab
Important Dates and Anniversaries
2nd - Urs ; Hadrat Soofie Sahib, Riverside, Durban S.A.
4th - Wissal ; Hadrat Imam Shaf'i
5th - Urs ; Khawaja Hassan al Basri
6th - Urs ; Sultan al-Hind, Khawaja Muinuddin Hasan Chisti Ajmeri
9th - Urs ; Hadrat Sayyad Mukhtar Ashraf, Kicchocha Shareef
9th - Urs ; Hadrat Ibrahim bin Rasulullah
10th - Urs ; Hadrat Salman Farsi
10th - Yaum-e-Imam Ali Taqi
11th - Ghiyarvi Sharif ; Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilani
11th - Urs ; Hadrat Sayyad Abul Hasan Noori, Mahrerah Shareef
12th - Urs ; Hadrat Shah Ali Hussain Ashrafi Miya, Kicchocha Sharif
13th - Birth ; Hadrat Ali (Karam-Allahu Wajhu) Ka'aba Shareef
13th - Wissal ; Hadrat Sayyad Musa Jilani, Baghdad Shareef
14th - Urs ; Hadrat Sayyad Sipah Salar Masood Ghazi
15th - Urs ; Hadrat Imam Jafar Saddique, Madina Munawara
16th - Urs ; Hadrat Muhaddith al-A'zam, Kicchocha Shareef
17th - Urs ; Bibi Rukaiyya binte Rasulallah (alaihis salam)
20th - Urs ; Umm-ul Mu'mineen Bibi Zainab
22nd - Wissal ; Hadrat Imam Jafar Sadique
22nd - Wissal ; Hadrat Kazi Ziauddin, Newtini, Lucknow
24th - Victory at Khaybar
25th - Yaum-e-Imam Musa Kazim, Baghdad Shareef
26th - Shab-e-Miraj-un-Nabi
27th - Wissal ; Hadrat Shaykh Junaid Baghdadi, Baghdad Sharif
27th - Urs ; Muhaddith Imam Tirmidhi
27th - Victory ; Jerusalem
27th - Wissal ; Shaykh Abu Saleh Nasr, Baghdad Shareef
29th - Wissal ; Hadrat Imam Muhammad bin Idris Shafi'I,
SHA'BAAN
The virtous Merit's of Sha'baan
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 Merits of Sha’baan and Nisful Sha’baan Shab-e-Bara’at From Ghunyat lit-Taalibi Of Sayyidinaa Al-Shaykh Muhyuddin Abd'al-Qadir al-Jilani {Quddusus Sirruhoo al-Aziz} The Sixth DiscourseOn the special merit of the month of Sha’baan, and the divine Anas ibn Malik (Radhiyallahu anhu) is the authority for the report that Allah (Exalted is He) has said: From all the Ambiya (Sallallahu alayhim ajma’een), the four He selected The four He selected from among the Companions (Radhiyallahu anhum) The four mosques: The Sanctuary Mosque [by the Ka’ba in Makkah], The four days: The Day of Breaking Fast [Yawm al-Fitr], the Day of The four nights: The Night of Absolution [Lailat al-Baraa’a], the Night The four sites : Makkah, Madinah, Jerusalem, and the Mosques of the The four mountains: Uhud, Sinai, Likaam, and Lebanon [Lubnaan]. The four rivers: Jaihuun, Saihuun, the Euphrates [al-Furat] and the Nile The four months: Rajab, Sha’baan, Ramadan, and al-Muharram. Of According to Abu Huraira (Radiyallahu anhu), the Prophet (Salla Allahu On the meanings of the five Arabic letters of the word Sha’baan.The word Sha’baan [in the Arabic script] is spelled with five letters: These are the gifts from Allah ( Exalted is He ) to His servant in this This is the month of blessings upon the Chosen Prophet. Allah (Exalted According to Mujaahid (Radhiyallahu anhu): It was Ibn ‘Ataa’ who said: As he himself (The Noble Last Messenger, Salla Allahu alayhi wa aalihi When someone pronounces a single blessing on me, Allah blesses him This must be done without delay and not put off until tomorrow, for the The months are likewise three: Rajab, now past and gone beyond return; |