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Month Of Rajab
Submitted To
Saira Anwar

Syed Muhammad Hilal

 Table Of Contents

Topics Page Number

Abstract 1
Rajab (Introduction) 2,3
Rajab The Sacred 3,4
Month
A'mal for the Month of 4,5,6
Rajab
Dua’s For The Month Of 7,8,9,10
Rajab
Fazilat of the Month of 10,11,12,13,14
Rajab
Umrah in Rajab 14,15
Al-‘Ateerah (a kind of 16,17
sacrifice)
Fighting during the 17,18
sacred month
Bid’ah and innovations 19,20,21
in the month of Rajab
Four Historic Events 22,23,24
Conclusion 24
Refrences 25
 ABSTRACT

Month of Rajab also known is a month of blessings

Rajab is one of the four months declared sacred by Allah (SWT) in the Glorious
Qur'an. Rajab marks the beginning of the spiritual season of every believer ending
with the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with the Eid Al Fit

Allah has singled them out for a special status and has forbidden us to commit
sins out of respect for their holiness. Sins committed at this time are even worse,
because Allah has made this time sacred.

Things people are ordered to do in month of rajab

Fasting: It is highly recommended to fast in this month of Rajab even for one day
at least

Seeking Forgiveness (Al-Istighfaar, Istighfar): The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw)

used to say: Rajab is a month of seeking forgiveness, so seek forgiveness from
Allah (SWT); He is verily the Forgiver, the Merciful. It is highly recommended to
repeat 'Astaghfirullaah wa as-aluhut tawbah'

Sadaqa and Charity: There is a big reward for Sadaqa and charity in the month of
Rajab. Those who cannot fast may give Sadaqa to the poor every day, or recite
'Subhana Ilalahil Jaleele Subhana Man la Yanbaghil Tasbeeho Illa Lahoo; Subhanal
A'azzinil Akrame; Subhana Man Labisal Izza wa Howa Lahoo Ahlun.'

Special Prayer: Every Night special prayer(Tazbeeh and Tarawey) are performed
after Namaz Eesha

Etc
 “RAJAB”
Rajab is one of those sacred months, which Allah has chosen and given a special
status.

Allah says in Soorah Tawbah (9): 36,

"Verily, the number of months with Allah is twelve months (in a year), so
it was ordained by Allah on the Day when He created the heavens and the
earth; of them four (Dhul-Qidah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab) are Sacred.
That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein…".

Allah has commanded us to give special attention to the sanctity of these four
months, and refrain from committing sins in them.

Allah says in the Quran:

"O you who believe! Violate not the sanctity of the Symbols of Allah, nor
of the Sacred Month" [Soorah al-Ma'idah (5):2]

Meaning avoid sins and do not violate the laws of Allah for you are required to
respect and honor the sacred months - This prohibition includes both sinful deeds
and incorrect beliefs. However, we find numerous innovations widespread among
the masses of people with regards to the month of Rajab.

Rajab is one of the four months declared sacred by Allah (SWT) in the Glorious
Qur'an. Rajab marks the beginning of the spiritual season of every believer ending
with the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with the Eid Al Fitr .These three
months are unmatched in their importance. This month and the following Shaban
and the month of Ramadhan are the greatest months in the year. “There is a
hadith that the month of Rajab is the month of Allah (swt) and Shaban is the
month of the Prophet (SAW) and the month of Ramadhan is the month of the
Muslim ummah.”

Imam Kazim(AS) is reported to have said:

 "Rajab is (the name of) a River in paradise that is whiter than milk &
sweeter than honey. Allah will allow one to drink from this river if he fasts for
even one day in this month.It is also a month of seeking forgiveness more than
usual as Allah is forgiving & merciful during this month”. 

“Rajab a sacred month”

The Sacred months have a special status, which applies also to Rajab.

Allah says, which means:

“O you who believe! Violate not the sanctity of the Symbols of Allaah, nor
of the Sacred Month…” (Al-Maa’idah: 2).

This means: do not violate their sanctity which Allah has commanded you to
respect and forbidden you to violate, for this prohibition includes both vile deeds
and beliefs.

Allah says which means:

“so wrong not yourselves therein…” (At-Tawbah: 36), meaning, in the

Sacred Months)

The pronoun here (translated here as “therein”) refers to these four sacred
months, as stated by the Imaam of the Mufassireen, Ibn Jareer al-Tabari, may
Allah have mercy on him.
So we should pay attention to the sanctity of these four months, because Allah
has singled them out for a special status and has forbidden us to commit sins out
of respect for their holiness. Sins committed at this time are even worse, because
Allah has made this time sacred. Hence in the verse quoted above, Allah has
specified this time and forbidden us to wrong ourselves - which includes
committing sins - even though this is forbidden during all the months of the year.

“A'mal for the Month of Rajab”

which are beneficial at or after death

General
To fast for 4 days is beneficial to save oneself from punishment in the grave.
Whoever fasts for six days in Rajab will find peace in Qiyamat & walk over the Pul-
e-siraat easily without accounting.

Night of 1st Rajab

Recite 20 rakat namaaz on the night of 1st Rajab after Maghrib namaaz such that
in every Rakat after Surah al- Hamd recite Surah Tawheed once. The reciter & his
family will be saved from punishment in the grave & will cross Pul-e-siraat like
lightening without any accounting.

1st of Rajab
Recite 10 Rakat Namaaz on the 1st of Rajab such that in every Rakat after Surah al
Hamd, recite Surah Tawheed 3 times. A person who prays this Namaaz will be
saved from the squeeze of the grave.
Lailatul Raghaib & first Thursday of Rajab
It is related that the person who recites Surah-al Yaseen before going to bed &
Namaaz -e -Lailatul Raghaib will be saved from the terror of the grave. The first
Friday night of Rajab is known as Lailatul Raghaib. Hazrat Muhammad (saws) used
to fast on the first Thursday & between Maghrib & Isha recite 12 Rak’at namaz in
six sets of 2 units. In every Rak’at after surah al Hamd recite 3 times Surah al-Qadr
& 12 times Surah an Naas. After salam recite 70 times: Allahumma s’ale a’laa
muh’ammadin nabiyyil ummi wa a’laa aaleh.
Then go into sajdah & recite70 times: subbuh’un quddoos rabbul malaaaekate
war-rooh’
Then sit erect & say 70 times: rabbighfir war-ham watajaawaz a’mma ta’lamo
innaka antal a’liyyul a’zeem.
Then go into sajdah & say 70 times: subbooh’un quddoos rabbul malaaekate war-
rooh’.

Night of 7th Rajab

The Holy prophet (saws) says that if a person recites 4 unit namaaz on the night of
7th rajab, (such that in each unit after Surah al Hamd recites Surat at Tawheed
thrice, Surah alFalaq once, Surah an Naas once. After finishing namaaz recites
Salwaat &10 times Tasbeehate Arba’).
Allah will offer him shelter under the Arsh, & give him reward of a person fasting
in the month of ramdhan. Till the time he finishes the prayers, the angels pray for
his forgiveness. Allah will ease the pangs of death on him & save him from the
squeeze in the grave. He will not die unless he sees his place in Paradise, & will be
safe from the hardships of Qiyamat.

Middle of month of Rajab & the night of 16th&17th Rajab

To recite 30 rakat namaaz in the middle part of the month such that in each rakat
after Surah alHamd recite Sura Tawheed 10 times is beneficial to save oneself
from punishment in the grave. In the same manner to recite the above naamaz on
the night of 16th &17th Rajab is also beneficial
22nd Rajab
To recite the following 8 Rak’at namaaz on the 22nd of Rajab is beneficial during
death. In each Rakat after al-Hamd , recite Surah Tawheed 7 times. After finishing
Namaaz, recite sawaat 10 times & recite Astaghfirullah Rabbi wa atooboIlayh 10
times.

24th of Rajab
Fasting on the 24th of Rajab carries great reward. One of its merits is that the
angel of death comes in the form of a handsome youth carrying a bowl of the
pure drink(Sharaabe Tahoora) & offers it to the dying man. The dying person
drinks it & dies in peace.

Last day of Rajab.

For the person who fasts on the last day of Rajab, Allah will save him from the
after effects of death.
 

Reference: English translation of Manazelul Akherah by Sheikh Abbas Qummi

“Dua’s For The Month Of Rajab”

Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi says I beseeched :

"O messenger of Allah tell me when and how shall I perform this Salaat
(Prayer)"

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) said:

"O Salman, perform 10 Raka'ah on the first of it (month of Rajab) and in

each Raka'ah recite Surah Al-Fatihah once, Surah Al-Ikhlas 3 times, and Surah Al-
Kafiroon 3 times and after you do your Salaam (at the end of the Salaat) raise your
hands and say:

There is no god save Allah,

َ ‫ال إل َه إالّ هّللا ُ َوحْ َدهُ ال َش ِري‬،
‫ك لَ ُه‬
alone without any partner.
To him is the kingdom and
‫ك َولَ ُه ْال َحمْ ُد‬
ُ ‫لَ ُه ْالم ُْل‬،
to Him is all praise.
He gives life and causes to
ُ ‫يُحْ ِيي َو ُيم‬،
‫ِيت‬
die
while He is Ever-living and
ُ ‫ َوه َُو َحيٌّ ال َيم‬،
‫ُوت‬
never dies.
In His hand is the good ‫ ِب َي ِد ِه ْال َخ ْي ُر‬،
and He has power over all
‫ َوه َُو َعلَى ُك ِّل َشيْ ٍء َقدِي ٌر‬.
things.
"There is no God but Allah, The One Who has no partners. To Him belongs all His
kingdom and all the praise, Who created life and death and Who is Alive without
Death. From His hands (only) good is done and Who has Power over everything.

The following invocation should be said thereafter:

O Allah: verily, none can َ ‫اللّ ُه َّم ال َمان َِع لِ َما أَعْ َطي‬،
‫ْت‬
ever divest him whom You
decide to give;
and none can ever give
him whom You decide to َ ْ‫ َوال مُعْ طِ َي لِ َما َم َنع‬،
‫ت‬
deprive,
and nothing can ever stop
‫ك ْال َج َّد‬
َ ‫ َوال َي ْن َف ُع َذا ْال َج ِّد ِم ْن‬.
that which You decide.
 Dearest Allah, no one can stop what You bestow and no one can give what You
prevent. There is no one who can profit us except You the August among all.
"Then spread your hands over your face.

In the middle of the month 15 Rajab perform similar 10 Raka'ah and in each
Raka'ah recite Surah Al Faatihah once, Surah Al Ikhlaas thrice, and Surah Al
Kafiroon thrice and after you do your salaam (at the end of each 2 units) raise
your hands towards the heavens and say:

There is no god save َ ‫ال إل َه إالّ هّللا ُ َو ْحدَ هُ ال‬،

‫ش ِري َك لَ ُه‬
Allah, alone without any
partner.
To him is the kingdom and ‫لَ ُه ا ْل ُم ْل ُك َولَ ُه ا ْل َح ْم ُد‬،
to Him is all praise.
He gives life and causes to ُ ‫ ُي ْح ِيي َو ُيم‬،
‫ِيت‬
die
while He is Ever-living and ُ ‫ َوه َُو َح ٌّي ال َي ُم‬،
‫وت‬
never dies.
In His hand is the good ‫ ِب َي ِد ِه ا ْل َخ ْي ُر‬،
and He has power over all ‫ش ْي ٍء َقدِي ٌر‬ َ ِّ ‫ َوه َُو َعلَى ُكل‬.
things.
Then recite:-

The Lord Who is One, One

and Only, Singular, and َ ً‫إلها ً َواحِداً أَ َحداً َفرْ دا‬،
ً‫ص َمدا‬
Besought by the all.
He has betaken neither a
َ ‫لَ ْم َي َّتخ ِْذ‬.
ً‫صا ِح َب ًة َوال َولَدا‬
wife nor a son.
Then spread your hands over your face

At the end of the month, similar 10 Raka'ah. In every Raka'ah recite Surah Al
Faatihah one, Surah Al Ikhlaas thrice and Surah Al Kafiroon thrice. After you do
your salaam, raise your hand towards the heaven and say:

There is no god save Allah,

َ ‫ال إل َه إالّ هّللا ُ َوحْ َدهُ ال َش ِري‬،
‫ك لَ ُه‬
alone without any partner.
To him is the kingdom and
‫ك َولَ ُه ْال َحمْ ُد‬
ُ ‫لَ ُه ْالم ُْل‬،
to Him is all praise.
He gives life and causes to
ُ ‫يُحْ ِيي َو ُيم‬،
‫ِيت‬
die
while He is Ever-living and
ُ ‫ َوه َُو َحيٌّ ال َيم‬،
‫ُوت‬
never dies.
In His hand is the good ‫ ِب َي ِد ِه ْال َخ ْي ُر‬،
and He has power over all
‫ َوه َُو َعلَى ُك ِّل َشيْ ٍء َقدِي ٌر‬.
things.
Then recite

May Allah send blessings

upon Muhammad and ‫صلَّى هّللا ُ َعلَى م َُح َّم ٍد َوآلِ ِه‬
َ ‫َو‬
upon his Family, the ‫ين‬
َ ‫الطاه ِِر‬، َّ
Immaculate.
There is neither might nor
ِّ‫َوال َح ْو َل َوال قُ َّو َة إالّ ِباهّلل ِ ْال َعلِي‬
power save with Allah, the ْ
‫العَظِ ِيم‬.
Most High, the All-great.
And the blessing of Allah be upon the Master Muhammad and upon his pure
progeny and there is no power greater than that of Allah Who is the Greatest in
Might.Then, one should pass the hands over the face and submit his requests 

Your Supplication will be accepted and Allah will create 70 trenches between you
and the Hell fire, the distance between each trench will be like it is between
Heaven and Earth and written for you will be freedom from Fire of Hell, and from
crossing the Bridge of Siraat."

When the Prophet (saw) had finished, I fell down in prostration, weeping out of
gratitude towards Allah for the abundance of the rewards.

Istighfar: The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said, "Rajab is the month for seeking
forgiveness, so seek forgiveness from Allah ".

Sadaqah: Giving `Sadaqah' (charity/alms) is also highly recommended

“Fazilat of the Month of Rajab, Seventh month of the Islamic

lunar calendar”

Rajab marks the beginning of the spiritual season of every believer ending with
the end of the fasting month of Ramadan with the Eid Al-Fitr. These three months
(Rajab, Sha'ban and Ramadan) are unmatched in their importance. Praise be to
the Almighty and thanks to Him for granting us yet another opportunity to
cleanse ourselves of our sins and oversights.

The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) has said:

 "Rajab is a great month of Allah (SWT), unmatched by any other month in
the respect and significance (accorded to it); war with the infidels during this
month is prohibited; Verily, Rajab is Allah's month, Sha'ban my month and
Ramadan the month of my Ummah; whosoever fasts a day in the month of Rajab
will be granted the great reward of Ridwan (an angel in heaven); the wrath of
Allah (SWT) shall be distanced and a door of the Hell shall be closed."

Fasting is one of the most recommended acts during this spiritual season. It
becomes Wajib (obligatory) during the month of Ramadan, but is highly
recommended during the months of Rajab and Sha'ban. As will be noted from the
Hadith above and others to follow, fasting, be it for only one day during these
months, is rewarded with untold bounties.

Imam Musa Al Kazim (as) said:

“Rajab is a great month, during which Allah (swt) multiplies the rewards of
good deeds and omits the sins”.

. 
Salmaan Farsi narrates :

That the Final messenger of Allah (SAW) said that there is a day in the
month of Rajab on which if a person fasts and does Qiyaamul Lail (night vigil ) on
that night, he will receive rewards like a person who fasts for 100 years and does
Qiyaamul Lail for nights of 100 years. This night is the night of the 27th (Rajab)
and the day of the 27th (Rajab). This is the day on which Hazrat Muhammad
(SAW) was appointed to Messengerhood, (Ghuniyatut Talibeen, Tarteeb Shareef
page 781)

Hazrat Salman narrates that the Beloved of Allah, Hazrat Muhammad (SAW)
said:

"O Salmaan, there is no Mumin (True Believer) and Muminah (Truly

Believing Female) who performs 30 Raka'ah in the month of Rajab ( 10 units on
1st , 10 units on 15th & 10 units last day) and in each Raka'ah recites Surah Al
Faatihah once, Surah Al-Ikhlaas 3 times, and Surah Al Kafiroon 3 times that Allah
does forgive them their sins and bestows rewards upon them as upon a person
who has fasted a whole month. He becomes among those who will be steadfast in
their salaat in the year which is to come. For him the deeds of the day is equal to
that of the martyr. He will be raised with the Martyrs of the Holy Battle of Badr.
For him is written for the fast of each day, one year's worship. His station is raised
1000 times higher.

If he fasts the entire month of Rajab and he performs this (Above) Salaat,
Allah will give him salvation from the Hell Fire, make Waajib for him, His Paradise
and bestow His Nearness upon him. Hazrat Jibreel informed me "O Muhammad
this is the sign between you and the Mushrikeen (Polytheists) and the
Munaafiqeen (Hypocrites) because the Munafiq does not perform this Salaat."

It has been narrated from the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) in a very long
hadith that:

there is no month as great or noble in the sight of Allah (SWT) as the month
of Rajab and even the Arabs of the time of Ignorance held this month in great
esteem, and with the coming of the religion of al-Islam at the hands of the final
Messenger of Allah, nothing was added to it except an increase in its greatness.
The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) went on to say that the month of Rajab is the
month of Allah; Sha'ban was his month and the month of Ramadan was the
month of his Ummah (Muslim Community).

In this length tradition which can be found in Thawaab al-Aamal wa Iqaab al-
Aamal (new print), Page 115 to 124, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) went on
to mention the specialties and favors that would be showered upon that person
who fasted during this month and for every day he fasted, a different favor and
bounty would be graced upon him.

Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) Said:

if a person were to fast one day in this month for the belief and hope of
reward from Allah (SWT), then he would have earned the pleasure of Allah (SWT)
and the fast of that one day would put out the anger of Allah (SWT) and would
cause the doors of the hellfire to be closed for him. If the entire land were to be
filled with gold and that gold was to be spent in the way of Allah (SWT), then even
this act would not add up to the bounties of fasting just one day. There is not a
single thing in the world that would perfect that person's reward except for good
(from Allah (SWT)) as long as he was sincere to Allah (SWT) (in has fasting). When
the evening time comes, ten of that person's prayers would be granted, and if he
were to supplicate for anything of the worldly life, Allah (SWT) would give it to
him, and if it were not given to him, then Allah (SWT) would preserve that which
is greater (than what he supplicated for) and that which the friends, lovers and
chosen ones of Allah have prayed to him for.

We pray to Allah (SWT) during this blessed month that we are able to supplicate
to Him and that our supplications, especially that of the speedy return of our
Imam and Master al-Mahdi al-Muntazar (May our souls be sacrificed for the dirt
under his feet), are accepted. May Allah (SWT) give us all the strength and will-
power to fast this entire month as a prelude to the month of Sha'ban - a month of
blessings and mercy including the birth anniversary of the Savior of Humanity on
the 15th of the Month, culminating with the Blessed month of Ramadan - the
month of peace and tranquility.
 “Umrah in Rajab”
The hadeth indicate that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam did not do
‘Umrah during Rajab, as it was narrated that Mujaahid said: ‘‘Urwah ibn al-Zubayr
and I entered the mosque, and there was ‘Abd-Allaah ibn ‘Umar sitting near the
room of ‘Aa’ishah, may Allah be pleased with her. He was asked, “How many
times did the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam do ‘Umrah?” He said,
“Four times, and one of them was in Rajab.” We did not want to argue with him.
We could hear ‘Aa’ishah brushing her teeth (i.e., the sound of the miswaak) in her
room. ‘Urwah said, “O Mother of the Believers, did you not hear what Abu ‘Abd
al-Rahmaan is saying?” She said, “What is he saying?” He said, “He is saying that
the Messenger of Allah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam did ‘Umrah four times, one of
them in Rajab.” She said, “May Allah have mercy on Abu ‘Abd al-Rahmaan, (the
Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam) never did ‘Umrah but he witnessed it (i.e., he
was present with him), and he never did ‘Umrah during Rajab.” (Bukhaari &
Muslim)

It was reported by Muslim that Ibn ‘Umar heard this and did not say yes or no. Al-
Nawawi said: ‘the fact that Ibn ‘Umar remained silent when ‘Aa’ishah denied
what he said indicates that he was confused, or had forgotten, or was uncertain.
Hence it is an innovated bid’ah to single out Rajab for making ‘Umrah and to
believe that doing ‘Umrah in Rajab has a specific virtue. Nothing to that effect has
been narrated, besides the fact that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam is not
reported to have made ‘Umrah during Rajab at all’.

Shaykh ‘Ali Ibn Ibraaheem al-‘Attaar said: One of the things that I have heard
about the people of Makkah – may Allah increase it in honor – is that they do
‘Umrah frequently during Rajab. This is something for which I know of no basis, all
I know is that it was reported in the hadeeth that the Messenger of Allah
sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “'Umrah in Ramadaan is equivalent to Hajj.”
Shaykh Muhammad ibn Ibraaheem, may Allah have mercy on him, said: ‘As for
singling out some of the days of Rajab for any kind of good deed, ziyaarah (visiting
the House of Allah, the Ka’bah) or anything else, there is no basis for this, because
Imaam Abu Shaamah stated in his book al-Bida’ wa’l-Hawaadith: Specifying acts
of worship at times that were not specified by sharee’ah is wrong; no time is to be
regarded as better than any other except in cases where the sharee’ah gave
preference to a certain act of worship at a certain time, or stated that any good
deed done at this time is better than good deeds done at other times. Hence the
scholars denounced the practice of singling out the month of Rajab for doing
‘Umrah frequently’.

But if a person goes for ‘Umrah during Rajab without believing that this has any
particular virtue and because it is just a coincidence that it is easier for him to go
at this time, then there is nothing wrong with that.

”Al-‘Ateerah (a kind of sacrifice)”

During the Jaahiliyyah, the Arabs used to slaughter a sacrifice during Rajab as an
act of worship towards their idols. When Islam came teaching that sacrifices were
to be offered only to Allaah, this deed of the Jaahiliyyah was abolished. The
fuqaha’ differed as to the rulings on offering sacrifices during Rajab. The majority
of Hanafis, Maalikis and Hanbalis stated that the sacrifice of Al-‘Ateerah was
abrogated. Their evidence was the hadeeth narrated Abu Hurayrah, may Allaah
be pleased with him, that the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam, said, “There is
no Fir’ and no ‘Ateerah”, (Bukhaari & Muslim)

The Shaafa’is said that al-‘Ateerah had not been abrogated, and they regarded it
as mustahabb (recommended). This was also the view of Ibn Seereen.
Ibn Hajar said: ‘this is supported by the hadeeth narrated by Nubayshah, may
Allaah be pleased with him, who said: ‘A man called out to the Messenger of
Allaah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam saying: We used to offer the sacrifice of
al-‘Ateerah during the Jaahiliyyah in the month of Rajab. What do you command
us to do?’ He sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam said, “Offer sacrifices, no matter which
month is it…” (Abu Daawood, Nisaa’i and others)

Ibn Hajar said:

‘the Messenger of Allaah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam did not abolish it in

principle, but he abolished the idea of making this sacrifice especially in Rajab’.

“Fighting during the sacred months”

Allah says, which means:

“They ask you concerning fighting in the sacred months. Say: fighting
therein is a great (transgression)…” (Al-Baqarah: 217).

The majority of scholars state that (the prohibition of) fighting in the sacred
months is abrogated by the verse, which means:
 “Then when the sacred months have passed, then kill the Mushrikeen
wherever you find them…” (At-Tawbah: 5), and other verses and reports, which
are general in application and which include commands to fight the disbelievers.

Others say: it is not permissible to initiate fighting during the sacred months, but
it is permissible to continue and conclude fighting, if it started at a different time.
The fighting of the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alayhi wasallam against the people of
Taa’if is interpreted in this way, because the fighting had begun at Hunayn in
Shawwaal.

The above does not apply to fighting in self-defense. If the enemy attacks the
Muslim lands, it is obligatory for the inhabitants to defend themselves, whether it
happens during a sacred month or not

“Bid’ah and innovations in the month of Rajab”

Innovation in religion is one of the serious matters which go against the Book of
Allah and the Sunnah. The Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam did not die until
after the religion had been perfected. Allah says which means:

“…This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My favor
upon you, and have chosen for you Islam as your religion…” (al-Maa’idah:3)

It was reported that ‘Aa’isha, may Allaah be pleased with her, narrated that the
Messenger of Allaah sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam said: “Whoever innovates
something in this matter of ours which is not a part of it, will have it rejected.”
(Bukhaari & Muslim).

According to a report by Muslim: “Whoever does an action which is not a part of

this matter of ours, will have it rejected.”

Some people have innovated a number of practices in Rajab, including the

following:

 Salaat al-Raghaa’ib. This prayer became widespread after the first and best
centuries after the death of the Prophet sallallaahu 'alaihi wasallam,
especially in the fourth century AH. Some liars fabricated this prayer, which
is done on the first night of Rajab. Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyah, may
Allaah have mercy on him, said: ‘Salaat al-Raghaa’ib is bid’ah according to
the consensus of the scholars of religion, such as Maalik, al-Shaafa’i, Abu
Haneefah, al-Thawri, al-‘Oozaa’i, al-Layth and others. The hadeeth that is
narrated concerning it is a lie according to the consensus of the scholars
who have knowledge of hadeeth’.

 It is said to have been reported that major events happened in the month
of Rajab, but none of these reports are true. It was reported that the
Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam was born on the first night of Rajab,
and that he received his Mission on the twenty-seventh, or twenty-fifth of
this month. None of this is correct. It was reported with a chain of narrators
that is not authentic from Al-Qaasim Ibn Muhammad that the Prophet’s
Night Journey (al-Israa’) took place on the twenty-seventh of Rajab. This
was denied by Ibraaheem Al-Harbi and others. One of the innovations that
take place during this month is the recitation of the story of the Mi’raaj,
and celebrations to commemorate it on the twenty-seventh of Rajab, or
singling out this night to perform extra acts of worship such as prayer
during the night or fasting during the day, or rejoicing and celebrating.
Some celebrations are accompanied by haraam activities such as mixing of
men and women, singing and music, etc. all of which are not permitted
even on the two ‘Eeds which are prescribed in Islam, let alone innovated
 celebrations. Added to that is the fact that there is no proof that the Israa’
and Mi’raaj happened on this date. Even if it were proven, that is no excuse
for holding celebrations on this date, because nothing of the kind has been
reported from the Prophet sallallaahu ‘alaihi wasallam or from his
companions, may Allah be pleased with them, or from any of the Salaf
(early generations) of this nation. If it were a good thing, they would surely
have done it before us. May Allah help us.

 Salaat Umm Dawood halfway through Rajab.

 The du’aa’s which are recited specifically during Rajab are all fabrications
and innovations.
 Specifying the visiting of graves to the month of Rajab is bid’ah, because
graves are to be visited at any time of the year with no exceptions.

“Four Historic Events That Occurred In Month Of Rajab”

 It was in Rajab of the 10th year of Prophethood (620 CE) that al-Isra wa 'l-
Mi'raj occurred. In one night the Prophet (saw) went from Makkah to
Jerusalem, then to the heavens and beyond. The spiritual significance of
Prophetic journey is only matched by the importance of its timing with
regard to the Prophetic mission. Having lost his uncle Abu Talib who had
protected him from the beginning of his call, as well as his beloved wife
Khadija (ra), the Prophet (saw) was in a difficult situation. The Makkans
openly declared their campaign of torture and persecution. It was in this
dire situation, at the height of the struggle between Islam and Kufr, that
Allah decided to show his chosen servant some of His greatest signs, taking
him in one night, nay a part thereof, to the sacred mosque in the sacred
lands of Jerusalem and from there to the highest heavens.

 Rajab also saw one of the glorious military victories of the Messenger (saw);
the Battle of Tabuk, which occurred in the 9 AH, and marked the
 completion of Islamic authority over the whole Arabian Peninsula.
Notwithstanding the intense heat and the long journey to al-Sham from
Madinah, an army of 30,000, Muslim moved relentlessly towards al-Sham.
The Roman armies were encamped at Tabuk ready to raid the Muslims, but
when they heard of the size and strength of the Muslim army coming
towards them, and that they were led by the Messenger of Allah himself,
they were terrified and rushed back into the interior of al-Sham to the
safety of their fortresses. This left the Messenger (saw) with an easy task of
occupying Tabuk without a fight. He stayed there for a month dealing with
other minor resisting forces and also sent letters to the leaders and
governors under Roman control in the area, who made peace with him and
agreed to pay the Jizyah.
 It was also in Rajab, of the year 583 AH (1187 CE), that Salah al-Din
marched into Jerusalem, liberating it from the clutches of the European
crusaders who had taken it and ruled it for close to a century. This conquest
was not only significant because of the inalienable importance of Jerusalem
in Islam, but also because of its role as being one of the crucial stabs in
crusader efforts to conquer Muslim lands. A few months earlier Salah al-Din
annihilated the Crusader army of Guy of Lusignan and Raymond III of Tripoli
in the Battle of Hittin. This was a major disaster for the Crusaders and a
turning point in the history of the Crusades to the favour of the Muslims.
 Centuries later, in 1342 AH (1924 CE), the month of Rajab again brought a
history-setting event upon the Muslim Ummah. This time, unlike the
previous two, it was not an occurrence worthy of praise, though certainly
worthy of remembrance. On the 28 of Rajab, corresponding to the 3rd of
March, the Khilafah was officially abolished at the hands of Mustafa Kemal
Pasha. That institution which united the Muslims and implemented the
Shari'ah was abolished. That institution which for centuries had played out
its role of being a shield for the Muslims was removed. What happened
afterwards was to be expected. Without a shield, the Muslims, their
resources and their lands were no more than war booty to the disbelieving
colonialists, who had been pulling the strings to make sure that the Khilafah
was eradicated and replaced by secular rule.
These four events in Islamic History are indeed momentous events. They are
events which set the course of history in a specific direction. They are events
worthy of our remembrance and commemoration. Not a Western
commemoration, but an Islamic one. We commemorate not by partying the night
away, nor by extravagant marches and trumpet-blowing, nor by building statues
and monuments of men. Rather our commemoration is in turning to Allah in
worship and contemplation: praising Him for his great favours, and seeking
forgiveness for our shortcomings. Our commemoration is in praying extra prayers,
reciting more Qur'an and making extra dhikr. Our commemoration is in reflecting
upon our situation today, as individuals and as an Ummah, and assessing it in light
of our Islamic obligations. Our commemoration is in resolving our will to fulfill our
obligations towards our Creator to the best of our ability.

Conclusion:
Month of is a month in which people keep fast, ask for forgiveness as this month
is a scared month.
REFERENCES

http://www.islamhouse.com/p/35077

http://www.duas.org/rajabmth.htm

http://www.jafariyanews.com/sep2k2/11_rajab.htm

http://www.khilafah.com/index.php/concepts/islamic-culture/3320-rajab-a-
momentous-history

Thawaab al-Aamal wa Iqaab al-Aamal

English translation of Manazelul Akherah by Sheikh Abbas Qummi