Thursday 17th March 2022 (at Maghrib) will mark the night of 15th Sha’ban. It is believed that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) stated: “Shaban is my month, Rajab is Allah’s month, and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah.” [Suyuti] The night of ‘Nisf Sha’ban’, or the 15th of Sha’ban is often a subject of debate […]
Virtues of Rajab
Allah (SWT) mentions in the Glorious Quran: “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve (lunar) months in the register of Allah (from) the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred. That is the correct religion (i.e. way), so do not wrong yourselves during them.” [Qur’an 9:36] Here […]
The Night Journey – 27th Rajab 2022
One of the most praiseworthy characteristics of the blessed month of Rajab, is the miraculous night journey which is believed to have occurred on the 27th day of the month. It is known in arabic as “Al-Isra wal Miraj” and is referenced in both the Quran and Hadith of the Messenger (SAW). Many Islamic countries […]
Ramadan Fasting Rules
During Ramadan the aim of Muslims is to grow spiritually and become closer to Allah (SWT). A major part of this is harboured through fasting and abstaining from daily pleasures, such as eating, drinking and spousal relations from sunrise to sunset each day. Fasting is such a focus of Ramadan, as removing these connections to […]