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Showing posts with label Islamic Events. Show all posts
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Hajj & Umrah Greetings
Friday, September 9, 2011
Holy Quran Calligraphy Eid Greetings by Sadequain
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Holy Quran Calligraphy Eid Greetings by Sadequain |
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Holy Quran Calligraphy Eid Greetings by Sadequain |
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Thursday, September 8, 2011
Rajab Islamic Events
01 Rajab, birth of Shī‘ah Imām, Muhammad al-Bāqir
03 Rajab, death of Twelver Imām, ‘Alī al-Naqī
05 Rajab, birth of Twelver Imām, ‘Alī al-Naqī
06 Rajab, some Sufis of Chishti Order celebrate the anniversary of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti
07 Rajab, Twelvers observe the Festival of Imam Musa al-Kazim in dedication of Musā' al-Kādhim.
09 Rajab, birth of ‘Alī al-Asghar
10 Rajab, birth of Twelver Imām, Muhammad al-Taqī
13 Rajab, birth of ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib
18 Rajab, death of Abraham (In accordance with Shi'a Islam)
20 Rajab, birth of Janabe Sakina bint Hussain
22 Rajab, Koonday (table cloth dinner) is organized by Shia and Sunni (Not all, as it is controversial) among Muslims of South Asia. It is an occasion for Muslims to discuss Allah and the Ahlul Bayt and to strengthen ties among the community with love and compassion. It is reported to be a practice instructed by 6th Imam, Ja‘far as-Sādiq. It is purported to be the day Mu'āwiyah died;.
24 Rajab, victory to Muslims in the Battle of Khaybar
25 Rajab, death of Twelver Imām, Musā' al-Kādhim
27 Rajab, some Sufi Muslims, along with Shī‘ah Muslims observe the Mi'raj (the day Muhammad (SAW) is believed to have ascended to heaven). It is a national holiday in some Muslim countries.
28 Rajab, Husayn ibn ‘Alī started his journey to Karbalā from Medina.
28 Rajab 1342 A.H. (3 March 1924), the Ottoman Caliphate was abolished by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
In the year 5 A.H Bilal ibn Harith is reported to have brought a congregation of four hundred men named Banu Muzeena in the presence of Muhammad. They all embraced Islam.
The Battle of Tabouk took place in Rajab, 9 A.H. (October 630)
The second Oath of Aqabah took place in Rajab, 12 A.H. (September 633)
Jerusalem was captured by Saladin in the month of Rajab, 583 A.H. (September/October 1187)
03 Rajab, death of Twelver Imām, ‘Alī al-Naqī
05 Rajab, birth of Twelver Imām, ‘Alī al-Naqī
06 Rajab, some Sufis of Chishti Order celebrate the anniversary of Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti
07 Rajab, Twelvers observe the Festival of Imam Musa al-Kazim in dedication of Musā' al-Kādhim.
09 Rajab, birth of ‘Alī al-Asghar
10 Rajab, birth of Twelver Imām, Muhammad al-Taqī
13 Rajab, birth of ‘Alī ibn Abī Tālib
18 Rajab, death of Abraham (In accordance with Shi'a Islam)
20 Rajab, birth of Janabe Sakina bint Hussain
22 Rajab, Koonday (table cloth dinner) is organized by Shia and Sunni (Not all, as it is controversial) among Muslims of South Asia. It is an occasion for Muslims to discuss Allah and the Ahlul Bayt and to strengthen ties among the community with love and compassion. It is reported to be a practice instructed by 6th Imam, Ja‘far as-Sādiq. It is purported to be the day Mu'āwiyah died;.
24 Rajab, victory to Muslims in the Battle of Khaybar
25 Rajab, death of Twelver Imām, Musā' al-Kādhim
27 Rajab, some Sufi Muslims, along with Shī‘ah Muslims observe the Mi'raj (the day Muhammad (SAW) is believed to have ascended to heaven). It is a national holiday in some Muslim countries.
28 Rajab, Husayn ibn ‘Alī started his journey to Karbalā from Medina.
28 Rajab 1342 A.H. (3 March 1924), the Ottoman Caliphate was abolished by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
In the year 5 A.H Bilal ibn Harith is reported to have brought a congregation of four hundred men named Banu Muzeena in the presence of Muhammad. They all embraced Islam.
The Battle of Tabouk took place in Rajab, 9 A.H. (October 630)
The second Oath of Aqabah took place in Rajab, 12 A.H. (September 633)
Jerusalem was captured by Saladin in the month of Rajab, 583 A.H. (September/October 1187)
Jumada al-Thani Islamic Events
03 Jumada al-thani, death of Muhammad's PBUH daughter Fatimah RA in 11 AH
10 Jumada al-thani, victory to Ali RA in the Battle of Bassorah (Jamal)
13 Jumada al-thani, death of Umm ul-Banin (mother of Abbas ibn Ali RA)
20 Jumada al-thani, birth of Muhammad's PBUH daughter - Fatima Zahra RA
22 Jumada al-thani, death of Caliph Abu Bakr RA
10 Jumada al-thani, victory to Ali RA in the Battle of Bassorah (Jamal)
13 Jumada al-thani, death of Umm ul-Banin (mother of Abbas ibn Ali RA)
20 Jumada al-thani, birth of Muhammad's PBUH daughter - Fatima Zahra RA
22 Jumada al-thani, death of Caliph Abu Bakr RA
Jumada al-Awwal Islamic Events
On 5 Jumada al-Awwal, Zainab binte Ali was born.
On 15 Jumada al-Awwal, the fourth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Husayn (Zayn al-Abideen) was born.
On 15 Jumada al-Awwal, the fourth Shia Imam, Ali ibn Husayn (Zayn al-Abideen) was born.
Rabi al-Thani Islamic Events
08 or 10 Rabī' al-Thānī, birth of Twelver Imām, Ḥasan al-‘Askarī
10 or 12 Rabī’ al-Thānī, death of Fātimah al-Ma‘sūmah
10 Rabī’ al-Thānī, birth of the Head of all Sufi Chains, Sheikh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani. Sufi Muslims celebrate his anniversary called Urs by making nice foods and conducting Meelads at homes and Mosques.
10 or 12 Rabī’ al-Thānī, death of Fātimah al-Ma‘sūmah
10 Rabī’ al-Thānī, birth of the Head of all Sufi Chains, Sheikh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani. Sufi Muslims celebrate his anniversary called Urs by making nice foods and conducting Meelads at homes and Mosques.
Rabī al-Awwal Islamic Events
Masjid al-Quba, the first mosque, was built in this month.06 Rabī‘ al-Awwal 1404 AH, death of Hazrat Khwaja Allah Bakhsh Abbasi Naqshbandi
08 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, death of Twelver Imām, Hasan al-‘Askarī (see: Chup Tazia)
08 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, death of Ghawth al-Atham, Sheikh Abd al-Qadir Al-Jilani
09 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, Eid e shuja
12 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, traditional Sunni's observe Mawlid in commemoration of Muhammad's PBUH Birthday
17 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, Shi‘ah Muslims celebrate the birthday of Muhammad and the Shī‘ah Imām, Ja‘far al-Sādiq.
18 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, birth of Umm Khultum bint Ali
26 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, death of Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib
26 Rabī‘ al-Awwal 1333 AH, death of Khwaja Sirajuddin Naqshbandi, a Naqshbandi Sufi shaykh
Other events:
The Hijra (migration) took place in this month
Eid-e-Zahra (a.k.a. Eid e shuja), a celebration of Shi‘ah Muslims
Marriage of Muhammad to Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
Building of the Quba Mosque (1st mosque in Islam)
08 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, death of Twelver Imām, Hasan al-‘Askarī (see: Chup Tazia)
08 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, death of Ghawth al-Atham, Sheikh Abd al-Qadir Al-Jilani
09 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, Eid e shuja
12 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, traditional Sunni's observe Mawlid in commemoration of Muhammad's PBUH Birthday
17 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, Shi‘ah Muslims celebrate the birthday of Muhammad and the Shī‘ah Imām, Ja‘far al-Sādiq.
18 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, birth of Umm Khultum bint Ali
26 Rabī‘ al-Awwal, death of Abu Talib ibn Abdul Muttalib
26 Rabī‘ al-Awwal 1333 AH, death of Khwaja Sirajuddin Naqshbandi, a Naqshbandi Sufi shaykh
Other events:
The Hijra (migration) took place in this month
Eid-e-Zahra (a.k.a. Eid e shuja), a celebration of Shi‘ah Muslims
Marriage of Muhammad to Khadijah bint Khuwaylid
Building of the Quba Mosque (1st mosque in Islam)
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Zul-Hajj the last (12) month of the Islamic Calendar
Meaning of the word Zul-Hijjah/Zul Hajj/Dhu al-Hijjah
The month of "Hajj" (Pilgrimage)
About the month of Zul-Hijjah/Zul Hajj/Dhu al-Hijjah
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.
Ahadeeth related to Zul-Hijjah/Zul Hajj/Dhu al-Hijjah
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 tendays 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 levelling 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) suffcient 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 cocerning 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 of Zul-Hijjah/Zul Hajj1)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)Also "Bay'ate-Aqabah" took place
Matrimonies within Zul-Hijjah:- Hadhrat Fatimah (R.A.) was married in this holy month to the fourth Caliph Hadhrat Ali (R.A.)
Deaths in Zul-Hijjah:- Two famous deaths took place in this month:
1)Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) met martydom- 27th of Zul-Hijjah 26 A.H.
2)Hadhrat Uthmaan (R.A) was martyred- 18th Zul-Hijjah 35 A.H.
The month of "Hajj" (Pilgrimage)
About the month of Zul-Hijjah/Zul Hajj/Dhu al-Hijjah
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.
Ahadeeth related to Zul-Hijjah/Zul Hajj/Dhu al-Hijjah
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 tendays 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 levelling 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) suffcient 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
cocerning 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 of Zul-Hijjah/Zul Hajj1)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)Also "Bay'ate-Aqabah" took place
Matrimonies within Zul-Hijjah:- Hadhrat Fatimah (R.A.) was married in this holy month to the fourth Caliph Hadhrat Ali (R.A.)
Deaths in Zul-Hijjah:- Two famous deaths took place in this month:
1)Hadhrat Umar (R.A.) met martydom- 27th of Zul-Hijjah 26 A.H.
2)Hadhrat Uthmaan (R.A) was martyred- 18th Zul-Hijjah 35 A.H.
Zul-Qa'dahIs the eleventh month of the Islamic Calendar.
Zul-Qa'dah Is a month amongst the months of Hajj.
Events taken place during the month of Zul-Qa'dah:-
1) The battle of 'khandaq (trench) or Ahzab' took place in 5 A.H.
2) 6 A.H.-Truce of Hudaubiyah
3) 6 A.H 'Bay'at-e-Rizwaan' (The oath of allegiance named Rizwaan)
4) The return to Makkah for the performance of Umrah by the Prophet and his Companions in 7 A.H.
Events taken place during the month of Zul-Qa'dah:-
1) The battle of 'khandaq (trench) or Ahzab' took place in 5 A.H.
2) 6 A.H.-Truce of Hudaubiyah
3) 6 A.H 'Bay'at-e-Rizwaan' (The oath of allegiance named Rizwaan)
4) The return to Makkah for the performance of Umrah by the Prophet
and his Companions in 7 A.H.
ShawwaI - the tenth month of the Islamic Calendar
Meaning of the word Shawwaal/Shawal/Shawwal/Shawaal
Uplift/breakage. Before Islam, Arabs believed that any marriage held in Shawwaal would always turn out to be unsuccessful. Hence, the month deprived the above metioned meanings, however the superstitious belief was later abolished.
The month Shawwal
From the months of Hajj, Shawwaal is the first of them. The first day of Shawwaal is Eid-Ul-Fitr and also the day when sins are forgiven.
Six fasts of Shawwal
In the month of Shawwaal it is Sunnah to keep six fasts, 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 Ramadhaan and keeps six consecutive fasts in Shawwaal it will be as though he has kept a whole life time of fasts, and if one keeps the six consecutive fasts for one Shawwaal month it will be as though he has observed fast all year round." (Muslim)
Events which took place in Shawwaal:- 1)Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (R.A) was born in Shawwaal four years after Prophethood which is nine years before Hijrah.
2)Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (R.A.) was married in this month ten years after Prophethood which is three years before Hijrah.
3)The fight between Banu Qaynaqaa took place between the battle of Badr and Uhud (Shawwaal 2 A.H. after Hijrah)
4)The battle of Uhud also took place in Shawwaal, three years after Hijrah.
5)Hadhrat Hussain (R.A) th e Holy Prophet's grandson (son of Hadhrat Fatima R.A.) was born in the month of Shawwaal four years after Hijrah.
6)The Holy Prophet married Hadhrat Umme Salamah (R.A.) in Shawwaal in the fourth year after Hijrah.
7)Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah's (R.A) mother passed away in 5 A.H.
8)The Holy Prophet's uncle Abu Talib departed from this world during the middle of Shawwaal in the year 5 A.H.
9)Imam Bukhari (R.A.) was born on a Friday of Shawwaal in the year 194 A.H.
Uplift/breakage. Before Islam, Arabs believed that any marriage held in Shawwaal would always turn out to be unsuccessful. Hence, the month deprived the above metioned meanings, however the superstitious belief was later abolished.
The month Shawwal
From the months of Hajj, Shawwaal is the first of them. The first day of Shawwaal is Eid-Ul-Fitr and also the day when sins are forgiven.
Six fasts of Shawwal
In the month of Shawwaal it is Sunnah to keep six fasts, 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 Ramadhaan and keeps six consecutive fasts in Shawwaal it will be as though he has kept a whole life time of fasts, and if one keeps the six consecutive fasts for one Shawwaal month it will be as though he has observed fast all year round." (Muslim)Events which took place in Shawwaal:- 1)Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (R.A) was born in Shawwaal four years after Prophethood which is nine years before Hijrah.
2)Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah (R.A.) was married in this month ten years after Prophethood which is three years before Hijrah.
3)The fight between Banu Qaynaqaa took place between the battle of Badr and Uhud (Shawwaal 2 A.H. after Hijrah)
4)The battle of Uhud also took place in Shawwaal, three years after Hijrah.
5)Hadhrat Hussain (R.A) th e Holy Prophet's
grandson (son of Hadhrat Fatima R.A.) was born in the month of Shawwaal four years after Hijrah. 6)The Holy Prophet
married Hadhrat Umme Salamah (R.A.) in Shawwaal in the fourth year after Hijrah. 7)Hadhrat Aa'ishah Siddiqah's (R.A) mother passed away in 5 A.H.
8)The Holy Prophet's
uncle Abu Talib departed from this world during the middle of Shawwaal in the year 5 A.H. 9)Imam Bukhari (R.A.) was born on a Friday of Shawwaal in the year 194 A.H.
Monday, September 5, 2011
Safar Events (Islamic Calendar Events, Important Hijri Dates)
01 Safar, prisoners of Karbalā entered Yazid's Palace in Syria
06 Safar, martyrdom of Sukayna bint Husayn, youngest daughter of Hussain ibn Ali and a prisoner of Karbalā
07 Safar, birth of Twelver Shī‘ah Imām, Mūsā' al-Kādhim
09 Safar, victory to Ali in the Battle of Nahrawan.
13 Safar, death of Sukayna bint Husayn, youngest daughter of Hussain ibn Ali and a prisoner of Karbalā
17 Safar, death of the Twelver Shī‘ah Imām, ‘Alī al-Ridhā
18 Safar, Ahmadou bamba exil departure (GRAND MAGAL DE TOUBA)
20 Safar, Arba'een is observed by Shī‘ah Muslims, the fortienth day after the Day of ‘Āshūrā'.
28 Safar, death of Hasan ibn ‘Alī
06 Safar, martyrdom of Sukayna bint Husayn, youngest daughter of Hussain ibn Ali and a prisoner of Karbalā
07 Safar, birth of Twelver Shī‘ah Imām, Mūsā' al-Kādhim
09 Safar, victory to Ali in the Battle of Nahrawan.
13 Safar, death of Sukayna bint Husayn, youngest daughter of Hussain ibn Ali and a prisoner of Karbalā
17 Safar, death of the Twelver Shī‘ah Imām, ‘Alī al-Ridhā
18 Safar, Ahmadou bamba exil departure (GRAND MAGAL DE TOUBA)
20 Safar, Arba'een is observed by Shī‘ah Muslims, the fortienth day after the Day of ‘Āshūrā'.
28 Safar, death of Hasan ibn ‘Alī
Muharram Events (Islamic Calendar Events, Important Hijri Dates)
01 Muharram, the Islamic New Year is observed by Muslims.
01 Muharram, Shia Muslims begin the Commemoration of Muharram which marks the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala.
02 Muharram, Martyrdom of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the 2nd Sunni Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.
02 Muharram, Husayn ibn Ali enters Karbala and establishes camp. Yazid's forces are present.
07 Muharram, access to water was banned to Husayn ibn Ali by Yazid's orders.
10 Muharram, referred to as the Day of Ashurah was the day on which Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Shia Muslims spend the day in mourning, whilst the Sunni Muslims fast on this day commemorating the rescue of the people of Israel by Musa (Moses) from Pharaoh.[3]
12 Muharram 95 AH Ali ibn Husayn, 4th Twelver Imam, day of Shahid and also the 3rd day of Shuhadai kerbala observed.
15 Muharram 1297 AH: Demise of Muhammad Sirajuddin Naqshbandi.
25 Muharram 95 AH Ali ibn Husayn, 4th Shia Imamah, day of Shahid.
27 Muharram, Mesum was killed.
01 Muharram, Shia Muslims begin the Commemoration of Muharram which marks the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala.
02 Muharram, Martyrdom of Umar ibn al-Khattab, the 2nd Sunni Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate.
02 Muharram, Husayn ibn Ali enters Karbala and establishes camp. Yazid's forces are present.
07 Muharram, access to water was banned to Husayn ibn Ali by Yazid's orders.
10 Muharram, referred to as the Day of Ashurah was the day on which Husayn ibn Ali was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. Shia Muslims spend the day in mourning, whilst the Sunni Muslims fast on this day commemorating the rescue of the people of Israel by Musa (Moses) from Pharaoh.[3]
12 Muharram 95 AH Ali ibn Husayn, 4th Twelver Imam, day of Shahid and also the 3rd day of Shuhadai kerbala observed.
15 Muharram 1297 AH: Demise of Muhammad Sirajuddin Naqshbandi.
25 Muharram 95 AH Ali ibn Husayn, 4th Shia Imamah, day of Shahid.
27 Muharram, Mesum was killed.
Dhu al-Hijjah Events (Islamic Calendar Events, Important Hijri Dates)
09 Dhu al-Hijjah, Day of Arafa
10-13 Dhu al-Hijjah, Eid al-Adha is observed by Muslims on the hajj and around the world in commemoration of Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son for God.
26 Dhu al-Hijjah, death of Caliph Umar
10-13 Dhu al-Hijjah, Eid al-Adha is observed by Muslims on the hajj and around the world in commemoration of Ibrahim's (Abraham) willingness to sacrifice his son for God.
26 Dhu al-Hijjah, death of Caliph Umar
Dhu al-Qadah Events (Islamic Calendar Events, Important Hijri Dates)
01 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Birth anniversary of Bibi Masooma-e-Qom – the sister of Imam Ali Riza, the 8th Shiite Holy Imam.
01 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Peace treaty of al-Hudaibiya between Muslims and Mushrikeen
08 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Hajj was made incumbent upon Muslims in 8 A.H.
11 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Birth anniversary of Imam Ali Riza – the 8th Holy Imam.
23 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Martyrdom of Imam Ali Riza (as per one tradition)
29 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Martyrdom of Imam Mohammad Taqi al-Jawwad – the 9th Holy Imam
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5 AH, the Muslims took part in the Battle of the Trench
6 AH, Truce of Hudaubiyah
6 AH, 'Bay'at-e-Rizwaan' (The oath of allegiance named Rizwaan)
7 AH, The first pilgrimage - the return to Makkah for the performance of Umrah by Muhammad and his Companions
01 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Peace treaty of al-Hudaibiya between Muslims and Mushrikeen
08 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Hajj was made incumbent upon Muslims in 8 A.H.
11 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Birth anniversary of Imam Ali Riza – the 8th Holy Imam.
23 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Martyrdom of Imam Ali Riza (as per one tradition)
29 Dhu al-Qa'dah, Martyrdom of Imam Mohammad Taqi al-Jawwad – the 9th Holy Imam
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5 AH, the Muslims took part in the Battle of the Trench
6 AH, Truce of Hudaubiyah
6 AH, 'Bay'at-e-Rizwaan' (The oath of allegiance named Rizwaan)
7 AH, The first pilgrimage - the return to Makkah for the performance of Umrah by Muhammad and his Companions
Shawwal Events (Islamic Calendar Events, Important Hijri Dates)
01 Shawwāl, Eid ul-Fitr is celebrated throughout the Muslim World.
13 Shawwāl, primary traditionist of the Sunni Muslims, Muhammad al-Bukhari, was born in 194 AH.[citation needed]
17 Shawwāl, early Muslims took part in the Battle of Uhud
22 Shawwāl 1284 AH, death of Haji Dost Muhammad Qandhari, an Afghan Sufi master of Naqshbandi tradition
25 Shawwāl, death of Shī‘ah Imām, Ja‘far as-Sādiq
29 Shawwāl, Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib was born.
13 Shawwāl, primary traditionist of the Sunni Muslims, Muhammad al-Bukhari, was born in 194 AH.[citation needed]
17 Shawwāl, early Muslims took part in the Battle of Uhud
22 Shawwāl 1284 AH, death of Haji Dost Muhammad Qandhari, an Afghan Sufi master of Naqshbandi tradition
25 Shawwāl, death of Shī‘ah Imām, Ja‘far as-Sādiq
29 Shawwāl, Abu Talib ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalib was born.
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
12 Islamic Months
1. Muḥarram — المحرّم — means "forbidden" in Arabic, so called because it was unlawful to fight during this month. Muharram is the second most sacred Muslim month, and includes the Day of Ashura.
2. Ṣafar — صفر — means "void" in Arabic, supposedly named because pagan Arabs looted during this month and left the houses empty.
3. Rabīʿ I (Rabīʿ al-Awwal) — ربيع الأوّل — means "the first Spring" in Arabic.
4. Rabīʿ II (Rabīʿ ath-Thānī or Rabīʿ al-Ākhir) — ربيع الآخر , ربيع الثاني — means "the second (or last) Spring" in Arabic.
5. Jumādā I (Jumādā al-Ūlā) — جمادى الأولى — means "the first month of parched land" in Arabic.
6. Jumādā II (Jumādā ath-Thāniya or Jumādā al-Ākhira) — جمادى الآخرة , جمادى الثانية — means "the second (or last) month of parched land" in Arabic.
7. Rajab — رجب — means "respect" or "honor" in Arabic. Rajab is another of the sacred months in which fighting was traditionally forbidden.
8. Shaʿbān — شعبان — means "scattered" in Arabic, marking the time of year when Arab tribes dispersed to find water.
9. Ramaḍān — رمضان — means "scorched" in Arabic. Ramadan is the most venerated month of the Hijri calendar, during which Muslims fast between dawn and sunset.
10. Shawwāl — شوّال — means "raised" in Arabic, as she-camels begin to raise their tails during this time of year, after giving birth.
11. Dhū al-Qaʿda — ذو القعدة — means "the one of truce" in Arabic. Dhu al-Qa'da was another month during which war was banned.
12. Dhū al-Ḥijja — ذو الحجّة — means "the one of pilgrimage" in Arabic, referring to the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj.
Friday, June 24, 2011
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