Islamic
Calendar is consisting of 12 months in a year of 355 days which is used
mostly in Muslim countries and west regions where Muslims have been
living to celebrate Islamic festivals, Offer Hajj, Observe the fasting
in Ramdan and other Islamic events in different months of Hijri Calendar
in year.
1: Muharram
2: Safar
3: Rabiul-Awwal
4: Rabi-uthani
5: Jumadi-ul-Awwal
6: Jumadi-uthani
7: Rajab
8: Sha’ban
9: Ramadan
10:Shawwal
11:Zhul-Q’ada
12:Zhul-Hijja
Muharram
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)
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)
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 Muhammed went to defeat Bani Muhaarin and Bani Tha’laba (Tribes of Bani Gatfan) in the year 4 A.H. (Asahhus-siyar)
(Qur’an Al-Fath 48:2)
was revealed on the 10th of Muharram.
3. The Prophet Muhammed went to defeat Bani Muhaarin and Bani Tha’laba (Tribes of Bani Gatfan) in the year 4 A.H. (Asahhus-siyar)
4. Qiyaamah will take place on the 10th of Muharram.
Safar
Second month of the Islamic calendar
Meaning: This
word means “whistling of the wind”. When this name was assigned to this
month, it was probably a windy time of the year. As mentioned earlier,
most of the months were named according to weather conditions at the
time. However, since they are based on the moon, the months shift about
11 days every year. So, the seasons do not necessarily correspond to the
name of the month anymore.
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.
Rabi-Al-Awwal
Third month of the Islamic calendar
Meaning: First month of spring. It seems it was spring time when the name was given.
Events:
1. The Holy Prophet 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.
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.
Rabi-Al-Thani
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.
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.
Jumada-Al-Awwal
Fifth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: The first month of summer. “Jumada” means dry.
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
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”.
3. The Holy Prophet 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 grandfather Abdul Muttalib passed away 32 years prior to prophency.
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 grandfather Abdul Muttalib passed away 32 years prior to prophency.
Jumada-Al-Thani
Sixth month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: Second month of summer.
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.
Rajab
Seventh month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: From
Rajaba “to respect”. Another one of the sacred months in which
fighting was forbidden prior to Islam. This was one of the most
respected months for the Arabs. It is also called Rajab al Fard. Fard
means alone; because the other three sacred months come one after
another, except this month. It comes alone not like the other 3
consecutive sacred months.
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.
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.
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.
Shaban
Eight month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: Consecutively
escalating. (Undisturbed increase). Derived from the word “shu’ba”,
which means branch. The Arabs used to branch out during this month to
look for water.
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.
Ramadan
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.
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 .
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 daughter, passed away at the young age of 23 in the year 2 A.H when the Prophet was at “Battle of Badr”.
ii) Hadhrat Khadijah (R.A), wife of the Holy prophet departed from this world on the 11th of Ramadan in the year 10 A.H.
ii) Hadhrat Khadijah (R.A), wife of the Holy prophet departed from this world on the 11th of Ramadan in the year 10 A.H.
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 she was only 29 years old.)
iv) Hadrat Abbas (R.A.) the Holy Prophet uncle passed away on a Friday 12th Ramadan in the year 32 A.H at the age of 88
v) Hadrat Ali (R.A.) the Prophet son-in-law departed from this world on Friday 27th Ramadan, age 57 in the year 40 A.H.
v) Hadrat Ali (R.A.) the Prophet son-in-law departed from this world on Friday 27th Ramadan, age 57 in the year 40 A.H.
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.
Shawwal
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. Taken from the word “shala” which
means “when the female camel gets pregnant”. When this name was given,
the female camels used to get pregnant during this time of the year.
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.”(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.
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.
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.
Zul-Qa’dah
Eleventh month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: Taken
from the word “qa’ada” which means to sit. This is the third sacred
month in which fighting was forbidden. The people also used to stop
their business activities during this month and sit and prepare for the
Hajj (Pilgrimage). This is also a sacred month.
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.
Zul-Hijjah
Twelfth and last month of the Islamic Calendar.
Meaning: The month of “Hajj” (Pilgrimage). This is the last sacred month in which fighting was forbidden.
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”
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.”(Muslim)
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.
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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