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Shawwal
 Fast for 6 days but reward for 360 days It is commendable to keep six fasts in the Month of Shawwal (Shawwal is the month that comes after the holy month of Ramadhan). The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) has said, “Whoever completes fasts of Ramadhan then adds to them the fasts of six days in the month of Shawwal, it will carry the reward of the full year.” (Sahih Muslim.) This Hadeeth has described the great reward of six fasts of this month. The Scholars have interpreted this Hadeeth by saying that according to the recognized...
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 Ramadhan a brief accountEvery Muslim, nay Non-Muslim is aware of the month of Ramadhan. It is without doubt the greatest month of Islamic calendar. Fasting is the third pillar of Islam, primarily intended for spiritually and moral discipline. Fasting has an immense impact on society. For all Muslims, irrespective of status must observe the rules of fasting during Ramadhan. This brings to prominence the essential quality of all Muslims and goes a long way in creating sentiments of love and brotherhood. It is in this month that the Islamic...
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 SHAB-E- BARAA’T (NIGHT OF FREEDOM FROM THE FIRE OF HELL) Shabaan: Sha’baan is the eighth Islamic month. Shabaan, is really a month of preparation for the coming month Ramadhan. The Prophet (Peace be upon him) himself encouraged the companions to magnify their efforts in the Various worship, both verbally and practically. Hazarat Aa’esha radhiallahu anha narrates: ââŚI never witnessed the Prophet (Peace be upon him) fasting for a whole month except Ramadhan and did not witness him fasting in any month more than the month of...
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 Rajab is the seventh month in the Islamic lunar calendar. Me’raaj Me’raaj is the event in which the Prophet (Peace be upon him) was transported from Makka to Jerusalem and thereafter ascended into the celestial regions where he traversed the seven skies, met prophets and witnessed the remarkable signs of divine majesty. (Summarized: Al Bidayah wan Nehaayah) ¨ The Physical journey from Makka to Jerusalem is referred to as âIsraa’a.â ¨ The physical journey from Jerusalem (Masjid Aqsa) to the heavens is known as...
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 Jumada-al-Ukhra is the sixth Islamic month. This month have no special rules, nor are there any specific customs practiced by the Muslim people in this month. Islamic months by mufti Taqi Uthmani Sahib Page 46
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 Jumada-al-Ula is the fifth and Islamic month. This month have no special rules, nor are there any specific customs practiced by the Muslim people in this month. Islamic months by mufti Taqi Uthmani Sahib Page 46
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 Rabiul-Thani is the forth Islamic month. The month is also called âRabbiul-Akhir’. No specific function or worship has been prescribed by the Shari’ah in this Month. However, some people take the 11th of this month as the anniversary of Shaik Abdulqadir al Jilani (R.A), the great sufi and one of the most pious persons of our history. On this assumption, these people cook some special types of meals and distribute them along their acquaintance. Some of them believe that this practice pleases the soul of Shaikh (R.A) and that he...
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 Rabi’ul Awwal: Is the third Islamic Month. The month of Rabi’ul Awwal is the most significant month in the Islamic history, because humanity has been blessed in this month by the birth of the Holy Prophet Mohammed (Peace be upon him). Thus the birth of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) was the most significant and the most remarkable event in human history. Had there been room in Islamic teachings for the celebration of birthdays and anniversaries, the birth of the Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) would have undoubtedly...
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 âSafarâ is the second month in the Islamic calendar. No specific mode of worship or other special rules are set by the Shari’ah to observe this month. Some people believe that this month is an unlucky month, therefore, they avoid to hold marriage ceremonies or any other happy gatherings in this month. This belief is totally baseless and it is a part of the superstitions rampant in the ignorance of Arabia before the advent of Islam. The holy Prophet (peace be upon him) eradicated all such superstition beliefs. Particularly in the case...
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 Muharram is the first month in the Islamic Lunar calendar. The word Muharram means âForbidden.â Even before Islam, this month was always known as a sacred month in which all-unlawful acts were forbidden, prominently the shedding of blood. FASTING IN MUHARRAM The Holy Prophet (Peace be upon him) has said, âThe best fasts after the fasts of Ramadhan are those of the month of Muharram.â (Tirmizi) FASTING ON THE 10TH OF MUHARRAM (ASHURA) Abu Qataada (R.A.) has related that the Prophet (Peace be upon him) has reported to have said, ” It is...
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