Rabi al Akhir

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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 […]

Rabi al Awwal

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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 […]

Safar

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Safar al-Muzaffar Month of the year: Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar. 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.  Safar also means to […]

Muharram

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Muharram  is the first month of the Islamic calendar. 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 […]