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Rajab is one of the four months declared sacred by Allah
(SWT) in the Glorious Qur'an.
Special prayers and Aamal that can be prayed and carried out
on any day or daily for this seventh month of Islamic lunar calendar
reached us on the authority of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw), Imam Ali
(as), Imam Zainul Abideen (as), Imam Jafar Sadiq (as) and Imam Sahib
Zaman (as), are given below:
1. The month of Rajab, in its superabundant favors and
benefits, reverence and sanctity, is next to none. It is linked to
Almighty Allah (SWT) as Sha'ban to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) and
Ramadan to his Ummah (Muslim Community).
2. Who so observes fast (even one day) during the month of
Rajab gets Allah's pleasure.
3. Ask forgiveness and turn repentant to Allah (SWT) as much
as you can because mercy drops from the heaven like a gentle rain in the
month of Rajab (also known as "As'abb" - pouring out, full of
love and kindness).
4. Allah (SWT) shall forgive and have mercy on him who
recites:
Astaghfirulaahallad'ee Laa Ilaaha Ilaa Huwa Wah'dahoo La
Shareeka Lahoo Wa Atoobu Ilayh (I ask forgiveness of Allah, who is
"There is no God save He, and no other; has no partner"; and I
turn repentant to Him)
at least 100 times (400 times will accrue more rewards), and
recites "Laa Ilaaha Illallaah" 1000 times, during the month of
Rajab, and gives alms in the name of Allah at the completion.
5. Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas at least 100 times (1000 or 10000
times will accrue more rewards) in the month of Rajab.
6. Keep fast on any day in the month of Rajab.
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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.
Hazrat
Salman Al-Farsi narrates that the Final messenger of Allah, the Holy
Prophet Muhammad (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 the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) was appointed to Messenger hood.
Hazrat Salman Al-Farsi narrates that the Beloved of Allah,
the Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) said "O Salman, there is no Mumin
(True Believer) and Muminah (Truly Believing Female) who performs 30
Raka'ah in the month of Rajab and in each Raka'ah recites Surah
Al-Fatihah once, Surah Al-Ikhlas 3 times, and Surah Al-Kafiroon 3 times
that Allah (SWT) 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 are 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 (SWT) will give him salvation from the Hell Fire, make Wajib
(obligatory) for him, His Paradise and bestow His Nearness upon him.
Hazrat Jibril (Gabriel) informed me "O Muhammad this is the sign
between you and the Mushrikeen (Polytheists) and the Munafiqun
(Hypocrites) because the Munafiq does not perform this Salaat."
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 but Allah, The One Who has no
partners. To Him belong His entire 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. 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 perform 10 Raka'ah 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 towards the heavens and say:
"There is no God but Allah, the One who has no
partners. To Him belong His entire 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 only God,
Unique, Who has no needs. He has no wife and no children." Then
spread your hands over your face.
You perform this Salaat at the end of the month, 10 Raka'ah.
In every Raka'ah recite Surah Al-Fatihah once, Surah Al-Ikhlas 3 times,
and Surah Al-Kafiroon 3 times. After you do your salaam, raise your hand
towards the heaven and say:
"There is no God but Allah, The One Who has no
partners. To Him belong His entire 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. 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 ask for your needs (to be fulfilled). Your Supplication
will be accepted and Allah (SWT) 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 Beloved of Allah, The Holy Prophet Muhammad (saw) had finished,
I fell down in prostration, weeping out of gratitude towards Allah (SWT)
for the abundance of the rewards.
We present this beautiful hadith from Imam Musa Kadhim (as)
on the greatness of Rajab and just fasting one day from this blessed
month.
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.
Our Holy Prophet Muhammad (may Allah shower him and his
righteous family with never-ending blessings), 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.
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 1)
Fasting: It is highly recommended to fast in this month of Rajab even for
one day at least. A hadith says: Whosoever fasts a day in Rajab, the fire
of hell will be away from him a distance of one year's journey, and
whosoever fasts 3 days in Rajab, will be entitled for Paradise. Imam Ali
(as) used to fast the whole month of Rajab.
2) 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'
3) 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.'
4) Repeating 'Laa ilaaha illa-Allah' 1000 times.
5) Repeating 'Astaghfirullaaha zul jalale wal Ikraam min
jamee al zonoobe wal aathaam' 1000 times.
6) Repeating Sura Al Tawheed 'Qul-ho-wallaho Ahad' or Surah
Al-Ikhlas 1000 times to get the reward of 1000 Angels and blessings on
the reciter, his / her children, family and neighbours.
7) It is recommended to recite Sura Al Tawheed
'Qul-ho-wallaho Ahad' or Surah Al-Ikhlas 100 times every Friday in the
month of Rajab.
Praise be to the Almighty Allah (SWT) and thanks to Him for
granting us yet another opportunity to cleanse ourselves of our sins and
oversights. (Rajab
Aamal and Dua)
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