ISLAMIC MONTHS
Meaning of each Islamic Month
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| 1. MUHARRAM | 2. SAFAR | 3. RABI-AL-AWWAL | 4. RABI-AL-THANI |
| 5. JUMADA-AL-AWWAL | 6. JUMADA-AL-THANI | 7. RAJAB | 8. SHABAN |
| 9. RAMADAN | 10. SHAWWAL | 11. ZUL-QAADAH | 12. ZUL-HIJJAH |
First month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning:
The word "Muharram" means "Forbidden."
Even before Islam, this month was
always known as a scared month in which all unlawful acts were
forbidden, prominently the
shedding of blood.
Blessing: There are many bounties of this month, especially
on 10th of Muharram.
10th of Muharram: On this day he who spends
more lavishly for the sake of his
family members, Allah Ta'aalaa will bestow blessing upon the sustenance
of the following
year.
Abu Qataada (R.A.) has related that the Prophet 
has reported to have said, It is my thought that by fasting on the 10th of Muharram Allah Ta'aalaa will pardon the sins of
the past year. (Tirmizi)
has reported to have said, It is my thought that by fasting on the 10th of Muharram Allah Ta'aalaa will pardon the sins of
the past year. (Tirmizi)
Events:
Prior To Islam
1. Prophet Adam (pbuh) was born and entered the Paradise on 10th of Muharram.
2. Prophet Ayyub (pbuh) was cured from his illness.
3. A way was made in the sea for Bani Israel.
4. Prophet Suleman (pbuh) was ordained King.
5. The oceans and heavens were created. (Tanbihul-Gaafileen)During Islam:
1. Hadhrat Hussain (R.A.) was martyred in this month.2. Shaykhain Tirmizi & Haakim has narrated from Anas (R.A) that the following verse:"Allah may forgive thee of thy sins that which is past and that which is to come . . ."
(Qur'an Al-Fath 48:2)
was revealed on the 10th of Muharram.
3. The Prophet Muhammed4. Qiyaamah will take place on the 10th of Muharram.
Second month of the Islamic calendar
Misconception:
This
time of the year was considered to be cursed as
many catastrophes and calamities
took place. However this belief has been proven to be false and totally
without foundation
(absurd).
This can also be confirmed by the following hadeeth.
Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) has said that, "I have heard the Prophet saying, the descending of illness and evil superstition befalling in the month of Safar is untrue." (Muslim)
Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) has said that, "I have heard the Prophet
saying, the descending of illness and evil superstition befalling in the month of Safar is untrue." (Muslim)
Events:
1. The Battle of Abwaa took place on 12th of Safar in
the year 2 A.H.
2. The Battle of Khaibar took place in the year 7 A.H.
3. Hadhrat Ali (R A ) married Prophet daughter Hadhrat Fatima (R.A.) in the latter days of Safar 2 A.H.
4. Khubaib Ibn Adey (R.A.) was martyred in Safar in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah.
5. Zaid Ibn Dathina (RA) was martyred in this month in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah.
2. The Battle of Khaibar took place in the year 7 A.H.
3. Hadhrat Ali (R A ) married Prophet
daughter Hadhrat Fatima (R.A.) in the latter days of Safar 2 A.H. 4. Khubaib Ibn Adey (R.A.) was martyred in Safar in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah.
5. Zaid Ibn Dathina (RA) was martyred in this month in the year 4 A.H. in Makkah.
Third month of the Islamic calendar
Meaning: First month of spring.
Events:
1. The Holy Prophet was born in this month as mercy for all and departed from this world 63 years later.
was born in this month as mercy for all and departed from this world 63 years later.
2. The Holy Prophet migrated from Makkah to Madinah Munawwarah.
3. Battle of Buwaat took place in the year 2 A.H.
4. Battle of Saf'vaan took place in the year 2 A.H.
5. Abu Bakr's(R. A) daughter, Asma (R.A.) was born 6 years before Prophecy.
6. Ruqayyah (R. A.) the daughter of the beloved Prophet was born 7 years before Prophecy.
7. Abu Bakr (RA.) was appointed Caliph.
8. Hadhrat Umme Kuithum was married in this month to the third Caliph; Uthman (R.A.) in 3 A.H.
9. Wife of the Holy Prophet Zainab (RA.) passed away in the year 4 A.H.
10. Ibrahim (RA.) the son of Maaria Qibtiya & of the Holy Prophet passed away in the year 10 A.H.
migrated from Makkah to Madinah Munawwarah. 3. Battle of Buwaat took place in the year 2 A.H.
4. Battle of Saf'vaan took place in the year 2 A.H.
5. Abu Bakr's(R. A) daughter, Asma (R.A.) was born 6 years before Prophecy.
6. Ruqayyah (R. A.) the daughter of the beloved Prophet
was born 7 years before Prophecy. 7. Abu Bakr (RA.) was appointed Caliph.
8. Hadhrat Umme Kuithum was married in this month to the third Caliph; Uthman (R.A.) in 3 A.H.
9. Wife of the Holy Prophet
Zainab (RA.) passed away in the year 4 A.H. 10. Ibrahim (RA.) the son of Maaria Qibtiya & of the Holy Prophet
passed away in the year 10 A.H.
Fourth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: The second month of spring.
Events:1. Battle of
Furu' from Buhraan took place in 3 A.H Sariyyah-Battle in which the Holy Prophet did not take part in, instead he consigned one of his Companions as the colonel. The consigned: Sariyyah Ali Ibn Abi
Talib in the 9th Hijri. Sariyyah-Ibn Alqamah Mujaazziz Mudlejee.
did not take part in, instead he consigned one of his Companions as the colonel. The consigned: Sariyyah Ali Ibn Abi
Talib in the 9th Hijri. Sariyyah-Ibn Alqamah Mujaazziz Mudlejee.
2.
Hadrat Khwaja Nizamuddin- 18th Rabi-ul-Akhir: 725
Hijri. Hadrat Sheikh Abdul Qadir
Jilanee- 11th Rabi-ul-akhir: 561 Hijri passed away at the age of 90.
Fifth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Events:
1. The Battle "Moota" took place in 8 A.H. A war against infidels
in which th Holy Prophet did not participate. Th battle is named after a famous city in Syria (Moota). Hadrat Zaid Ibn Haritha (R.A) was
the first appointed General by the Holy Prophet
did not participate. Th battle is named after a famous city in Syria (Moota). Hadrat Zaid Ibn Haritha (R.A) was
the first appointed General by the Holy Prophet
2. In the same Battle Hadrat Khalid ibn Walid (fourth
general of the Battle of Moota) was proclaimed by the Holy Prophet as being "one of the swords of Allah".
as being "one of the swords of Allah".
3. The Holy Prophet married his first beloved wife; Hadrat Khadijah (R.A) 15 years prior to Prophecy.
married his first beloved wife; Hadrat Khadijah (R.A) 15 years prior to Prophecy.
4. Deaths:
Hadrat Zaid Ibn Haritha (R.A) met martyrdom in 8 A.H
Hadrat Ja'far Ibn Abi Talib (R.A.) met martyrdom in 8 A.H.
Hadrat Abdullah Ibn Rawaahah met martyrdom in 8 A.H.
Hadrat Abdullah Ibn Uthman (R.A.) passed away.
The Holy Prophet
Sixth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Events:
1. Battle of Salaasil took place in 8 A.H.
2. Abu Salama (R.A) died in the year 4 A.H.
2. Abu Salama (R.A) died in the year 4 A.H.
Seventh month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: From Rajaba "to respect"
Events:
1. The Holy Prophet ascended to Heaven on the 27th of Rajab on either Sunday or Monday (Mi'raaj).
2. Hadhrat Bilal Ibn Haritha (R.A) brought a congregation of four hundred men named Banu Muzeena in the presence of the Holy Prophet. They all embraced Islam and became followers of the Holy Prophet in the year 5 A.H
3. The battle of Tabook took place in the year 9 A.H. This was the last battle in which the Holy Prophet participated.
4. The second Oath of Aqabah took place in Rajab, 12 A.H.
ascended to Heaven on the 27th of Rajab on either Sunday or Monday (Mi'raaj). 2. Hadhrat Bilal Ibn Haritha (R.A) brought a congregation of four hundred men named Banu Muzeena in the presence of the Holy Prophet
. They all embraced Islam and became followers of the Holy Prophet in the year 5 A.H 3. The battle of Tabook took place in the year 9 A.H. This was the last battle in which the Holy Prophet
participated. 4. The second Oath of Aqabah took place in Rajab, 12 A.H.
5. Deaths:
Imam Abu Hanifa (R.A) passed away on the 15th of Rajab 150 A.H.
Imam Shafi'ee (R.A) passed away on the 14th Rajab 204 A.H.
Imam Muslim (R.A) passed away on the 24th of Rajab 261 A.H.
Imam Nawawee (R.A) passed away on the 14th of Rajab 677 A.H.
Eight month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: Consecutively escalating.
(Undisturbed increase)
Blessings:
With
the Arrival of the Shaban moon numerous blessings
are showered upon us. Just as the
initiation of rainfall begins with "pitter patter" such blessings reach
us in the
same accord and fashion.
With
the Beginning of Shaban blessings are initiated
which progressively escalate so that
by mid-Shaban the blessings have reached a considerable amount and
finally such blessings
reached a considerable amount and
finally such blessings reach their peak by the end of Ramadan.
For
example just as a farmer prepares for a fruitful
harvest by harrowing his acreage so
that the soil may readily retain water, in contrast our souls are geared
by the presence
of such blessings in Shaban
effectively preparing us for a fruitful and completely advantageous
Ramadan.
Our Holy Prophet has said, "Shaban is my month and Ramadan the month of Allah Ta'aalaa." (Daylami)
Our Holy Prophet
has said, "Shaban is my month and Ramadan the month of Allah Ta'aalaa." (Daylami)
Events:
1. "Laila-tul Baraa'at (Night of forgiveness) the fifteenth night of Shaban.
2. "Qibla", the direction to be adopted within salaah, was reverted back to the "Ka'aba" in Makkah (after being coverted to Baitul Muqaddas in Jerusalem for a short period of time). This took place two years after Hijraah on the 15th of Shaban.
3. Fasting in the blessed month of Ramadan was made compulsory in the year 2 A.H. on the 25th of Shaban.
4. Three years A.H. Hadhrat Hafsa (R.A) was joined in matrimony with the Prophet
. 5. In this very month forty two years later Hadhrat Hafsa (R.A) took leave from this world.
6. The birth of the Prophet's
grandson Hadhrat Hussain (R.A.) took place, four years on the fifth of Shaban. 7. The battle of Banu Mustaliq took place in Shaban.
8. During the above mentioned battle, the "Aayah of Tayammum" (Purifying with sand before salaah) was revealed, in the year 5 A.H.
9. The daughter of the beloved Prophet
Umme Kulthum (R.A.) took leave from this world, in the 9 A.H.
Ninth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: Derived from "RAMADHA", literally means "intense
heat". The possible reasons for this meaning:
1. When the Islamic months were enforced the month of
fasting coincided with the summer months of intense heat.
2. The second reason which has been mentioned is that due to fasting the temperature within the stomach increases, again the element of heat is a factor behind the actual naming of RAMADAN.
3. It has also been said that "RAMADHAA" is one of the names of Allah Ta'aalaa. If that is the case then the month has acquired the name due to the fact that Allah Ta'aalaa burns away accumulated sins and eliminates then from the list of unlawful deeds. Once again the burning sins cannonades "HEAT". However. it should be acknowledged that this reasoning is not wholly reliable.
2. The second reason which has been mentioned is that due to fasting the temperature within the stomach increases, again the element of heat is a factor behind the actual naming of RAMADAN.
3. It has also been said that "RAMADHAA" is one of the names of Allah Ta'aalaa. If that is the case then the month has acquired the name due to the fact that Allah Ta'aalaa burns away accumulated sins and eliminates then from the list of unlawful deeds. Once again the burning sins cannonades "HEAT". However. it should be acknowledged that this reasoning is not wholly reliable.
Blessings:
Hadhrat
Salmaan (R.A) reports that on the last day of
Sha'baan the Messenger of Allah
Ta'aalaa addressed then and said, "Oh people, there comes before you now
a great month, a
most blessed month in which lies a
night more greater in virtue than 1,000 months; (LAYLATUL-QADR). It is a
month in
which each day should be observed by
fasting, this has been made obligatory by the Almighty Allah."
Events: 1.
Hadhrat Hasan (R.A.), Holy Prophet grandson was born on 15th of Ramadan, three years after Hijrah.
2. Qur'an was revealed on the 27th night of Ramadan from the "Lauhe Mahfooz" (on 7th heaven) to 1st heaven.
3. The first Battle in the Islamic History, "BATTLE OF BADR" took place on the 12th of Ramadan in year 2 A.H.
4. Victory of Makkah took place on 18th of Ramadan in the year 8 A.H.
5. Hadhrat Sawdah (R.A) was married in year 10 A.H. to the Holy Prophet
6. Hadhrat Zainab Bint Khuzaima's (R.A.) marriage took place in the year 3 A.H. to the Holy Prophet.
grandson was born on 15th of Ramadan, three years after Hijrah.2. Qur'an was revealed on the 27th night of Ramadan from the "Lauhe Mahfooz" (on 7th heaven) to 1st heaven.
3. The first Battle in the Islamic History, "BATTLE OF BADR" took place on the 12th of Ramadan in year 2 A.H.
4. Victory of Makkah took place on 18th of Ramadan in the year 8 A.H.
5. Hadhrat Sawdah (R.A) was married in year 10 A.H. to the Holy Prophet
6. Hadhrat Zainab Bint Khuzaima's (R.A.) marriage took place in the year 3 A.H. to the Holy Prophet
.
7. Deaths:
i) Hadhrat Ruqayyah (R.A), Holy Prophet
ii) Hadhrat Khadijah (R.A), wife of the Holy prophet
iii) Hadrat Fatimah (R.A) took leave from the world on a Tuesday 3rd Ramadan in the year 11 A.H. (6 months after the death of Holy Prophet
iv) Hadrat Abbas (R.A.) the Holy Prophet
v) Hadrat Ali (R.A.) the Prophet
vi) Hadhrat Saffiyah (R.A.) took leave from this world in the year 50 A.H., aged 60 years.
vii) Hadhrat Aa'ishah (R.A.) was 65 years old when she departed in the year 58 A.H.
Tenth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: Uplift/breakage, as before Islam, Arabs believed
that any marriage held in Shawwal would always turn out to be unsuccessful.
Blessings:
The first day of Shawwal is Eid-Ul-Fitr, the day of festival
and when all sins are forgiven as a reward for fasting and prayers in the month of Ramadan.
Its Sunnah ( Tradition of Holy Prophet ) to fast for six days in Shawwal, as narrated in the following Hadeeth by Abu Ayyub Ansaru (R.A) that the Holy Prophet
has said, "If one throughout his life keeps the fasts of Ramadan and
keeps six consecutive fasts in Shawwal it will be as
though he has kept a whole life time
of fasts, and if one fast for six consecutive days in Shawwal it will
be as though he
has fasted all year round."
) to fast for six days in Shawwal, as narrated in the following Hadeeth by Abu Ayyub Ansaru (R.A) that the Holy Prophet
has said, "If one throughout his life keeps the fasts of Ramadan and
keeps six consecutive fasts in Shawwal it will be as
though he has kept a whole life time
of fasts, and if one fast for six consecutive days in Shawwal it will
be as though he
has fasted all year round."
(Muslim)
Events:
1. Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (R.A) was born in Shawwal,
4 years after Prophethood and 9 years before Hijrah.
2. Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (R.A.) was married to Holy Prophet in Shawwal, 10 years after Prophethood which is 3 years before Hijrah.
3. The fight between Banu Qaynaqaa took place between the battle of Badr and Uhud, Shawwal 2 A.H. after Hijrah.
4. The battle of Uhud also took place in Shawwaal, three years after Hijrah.
5. Hadhrat Hussain (R.A) Holy Prophet's grandson (son of Hadhrat Fatima R.A.) was born in the month of Shawwaal 4 years after Hijrah.
6. The Holy Prophet married Hadhrat Umme Salamah (R.A.) in Shawwal in the 4 year after Hijrah.
7. Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah's (R.A) mother passed away in year 5 A.H.
8. The Holy Prophet's uncle Abu Talib departed from this world in the middle of Shawwal in the year 5 A.H.
9. Imam Bukhari (R.A.) was born on a Friday of Shawwaal in the year 194 A.H.
2. Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (R.A.) was married to Holy Prophet
in Shawwal, 10 years after Prophethood which is 3 years before Hijrah.3. The fight between Banu Qaynaqaa took place between the battle of Badr and Uhud, Shawwal 2 A.H. after Hijrah.
4. The battle of Uhud also took place in Shawwaal, three years after Hijrah.
5. Hadhrat Hussain (R.A) Holy Prophet's
grandson (son of Hadhrat Fatima R.A.) was born in the month of Shawwaal 4 years after Hijrah. 6. The Holy Prophet
married Hadhrat Umme Salamah (R.A.) in Shawwal in the 4 year after Hijrah. 7. Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah's (R.A) mother passed away in year 5 A.H.
8. The Holy Prophet's
uncle Abu Talib departed from this world in the middle of Shawwal in the year 5 A.H. 9. Imam Bukhari (R.A.) was born on a Friday of Shawwaal in the year 194 A.H.
Eleventh month of the Islamic Calendar.
Events:
1. The battle of 'khandaq (trench) or Ahzab' took place
in the year 5 A.H.
2. In the year 6 A.H.-Truce of Hudaubiyah.
3. In the year 6 A.H 'Bay'at-e-Rizwaan' (The oath of allegiance named Rizwaan).
4. The return to Makkah for Umrah by Holy Prophet and his Companions in the year 7 A.H.
2. In the year 6 A.H.-Truce of Hudaubiyah.
3. In the year 6 A.H 'Bay'at-e-Rizwaan' (The oath of allegiance named Rizwaan).
4. The return to Makkah for Umrah by Holy Prophet
and his Companions in the year 7 A.H.
Twelveth and last month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: The month of "Hajj" (Pilgrimage)
Blessings:
The
fifth pillar of Islam "Hajj" is performed in this
sacred month. The first ten days of
Zul-Hijjah are the most virtuous days in this whole month, Hajj is
performed amongst
these ten days.
Hadhrat Abu Haraira (R.A) reports from the Holy Prophet
: "Amongst all days there are none better to engage in sole worship of
Allah than in the ten days of Zul-Hijjah, To
observe a fast on any of these days
is equivalent to fasting throughout the year, to actively engage in
prayer and worship
throughout any of these nights holds
such rewarding values leveling with "night of power" (Laylatul-Qadr)
"Tirmizi"
: "Amongst all days there are none better to engage in sole worship of
Allah than in the ten days of Zul-Hijjah, To
observe a fast on any of these days
is equivalent to fasting throughout the year, to actively engage in
prayer and worship
throughout any of these nights holds
such rewarding values leveling with "night of power" (Laylatul-Qadr)
"Tirmizi"
It
has been stated in the Holy Qur'an, "By the dawn;
By the ten nights (ie. the first ten
days of the month of Zul-Hijjah), and by the even and the odd (of all
the creations of
Allah) and by night when it
departs. There is indeed in them (the above oaths) sufficient proofs
for men of understanding.
(and that they should avoid all
kinds of sins and disbelief)"
Hadhrat Abi Qataadah (R.A) reports in a part narration from the Holy Prophet concerning the fast observed on the day of Arafaat: "I have full confidence in Allah for the one who observes a fast on the
day of Arafaat that his previous year's sins and the proceeding year's sins are forgiven."
Hadhrat Abi Qataadah (R.A) reports in a part narration from the Holy Prophet
concerning the fast observed on the day of Arafaat: "I have full confidence in Allah for the one who observes a fast on the
day of Arafaat that his previous year's sins and the proceeding year's sins are forgiven."
(Muslim)
Events:
1. The Prophet performed the farewell Hajj and gave the historic sermon known as the "Farewell Sermon"
2. Egypt was conquered by the army sent by Hadhart Umar (R.A.)
3. Uthmaan (R.A.) was appointed the third Caliph
4. "Bay'ate-Aqabah"
1. The Prophet
performed the farewell Hajj and gave the historic sermon known as the "Farewell Sermon" 2. Egypt was conquered by the army sent by Hadhart Umar (R.A.)
3. Uthmaan (R.A.) was appointed the third Caliph
4. "Bay'ate-Aqabah"
5. Hadhrat Fatimah (R.A.) was married in this holy month
to the fourth Caliph Hadhrat Ali (R.A.)
Deaths:
i) Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) met martydom- 27th of Zul-Hijjah in the year 26 A.H.
ii) Hadhrat Uthmaan (R.A) was martyred- 18th Zul-Hijjah in the year 35 A.H.
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