Welcome to Rajab, the month of Allah!

In Rajab, we should be laying foundations and making preparations for Ramadan. It is highly recommended to pay special attention to the month that bears such honor!

The month of Rajab is one of four months that are virtuous, Allah (swt) says: “The number of months with Allah has been twelve since the time he created the heavens and the earth. Four of them are sacred. That is the right religion. So do not wrong yourselves during them.”

The Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (Allah bless him and grant him peace) makes it clearer which four months they are. These are the last two months of the year, Dhul-Qa’dah and Dhul-Hajjah (or Dhul-Hijjah), the first month, Al-Muharram, and the seventh month, Rajab.

The Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, “Time has come back to its original state which it had when Allah created the Heavens and the Earth; the year is twelve months, four of which are sacred. Three of them are in succession; Dhul-Qa’da, Dhul-Hijja and Al-Muharram, and (the fourth being) Rajab Mudar (named after the tribe of Mudar as they used to respect this month) which stands between Jumada (Al-Akhirah) and Sha’ban.”

Our deeds weigh heavier on the scales during these four months. Allah commands us: ‘Do not wrong yourselves during them’ [The Noble Qur’an, 9:36], because it is graver to commit a sin during a sacred month. Equally, it becomes more rewardable to perform a good deed!

Thus, we need to be extra-vigilant in everything we do and say this Rajab, and extra-keen in seeking Allah’s pleasure.

Rajab is the month of Allah, the Prophet (saw) said, ‘Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha‘ban is my month and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah’.

Rajab is called the “pouring” month, this is because Allah pours His numerous blessings and favors down during this month, as well as His abundant mercy.

Rajab is the “the Deafening and Silent month” this is because you cannot hear the clashing of swords during Rajab, as fighting is prohibited.

Rajab is the month of repentance and the Month of Istighfar (seeking forgiveness).

Rajab is the “Murajjab’” month, which means that it is extraordinarily honored, revered and magnified.

This amplifies the meaning of the sacred month, in which war and fighting were unlawful since the beginning of creation. This rule was even respected by some of the pre-Islamic Arabs in the Time of Ignorance (Jahiliyyah).

It has been narrated, ‘Seek much forgiveness from Allah in Rajab because in every hour (of the month) Allah frees people from the Fire’

For this reason, the scholars say that Rajab is the month of seeking forgiveness, Sha‘ban is the month of bestowing prayers upon the Prophet (saw), and Ramadan is the month of the Qur’an

Since you’re here,

Lodge in the comments your most cherished deed that you maintain in Rajab!