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Assalam-o-Alaikom Is it possible: I want to konday (nazar) in any other date of rajab, example 21, 23, 24 because some people choose date 22, 27 13

The narrator asked Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (a), “It is difficult for me to fast for three days every month. Is it enough that I give one dirham in charity for every fast?” Imam ((عليه السلام).) replied, “Giving a dirham in charity is better than fasting for a day.” My father said, ‘Sa’ad Bin Abdullah narrated to us, from Ahmad Bin Muhammad, from Muhammad Ibn Al Hassan Bin Alaan, from Muhammad Bin Abdullah, from Abdullah Bin Jundab, (It has been narrated) from one of the two truthful ones (asws) (5th or 6th Imam (asws), having said: ‘The one l who comes over to his brother, and he is Fasting a voluntary (Fast), so he should break it, and there would be double Recompense for him – one Recompense for his intention for his Fast, and one Recompense for making enter the cheerfulness unto him’. ILLAL AL SHARAIE – V 2 Ch 120 H 1 Ahmad Bin Muhammad narrated to us, from Sa’ad Bin Abdullah, from Muhammad Bin Al Husayn, from Salih Bin Uqba, from Jameel Bin Daraaj, Abu Abdullah (asws) has said: ‘The one who goes over to his brother and he is Fasting, so he should break his Fast with him, and not to let him know of his Fast. Thus, he would be from the ones upon who Allah Mighty and Majestic would Write for him the Fasts for a year’. ILLAL AL SHARAIE – V 2 Ch 120 H 3 Hadeeth related to common issues while fasting, http://hubeali.com/articles/Soam_Roza_Fast.pdf Optional fast, https://hubeali.com/articles/MustahabSoam_OptionalFast.pdf "Reward For Fasting In The Month of Rajab" The Holy Prophet (saws) says, “Know that Rajab is a great month of Allah (عزّ وجلّ). It is called Asam because there is no month so dear and excellent for Allah (عزّ وجلّ) except this. It was respected even during the time of ignorance. When Islam arrived, it too increased the greatness and excellence of this month. Know that Rajab is the month of Allah (عزّ وجلّ), Shaban is my month and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah. Know that if a faithful person fasts seeking reward from Allah (عزّ وجلّ) he has gained lots of pleasure of Allah (عزّ وجلّ). The fast of that person would end the anger of Allah (عزّ وجلّ) upon him; a door of Hell would be closed for him. The reward of this fast with pure intention is better than giving an earth filled with gold as charity. No object in this world can make his reward complete except good deeds. As soon as night falls, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would fulfill his ten wishes. If he prays for worldly life his prayers would be accepted. One who prays for His friends, lovers and chosen people, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would accept his prayers. One who observes two fasts in the month of Rajab nothing in the earth and heavens can imagine the greatness of that person. He would get the reward of a truthful person who has never lied in his whole life-time. He would appear on the Day of Judgment in the similar state. That person would do intercession of others along with other truthful people till they all enter Paradise and settle down with those truthful persons. One who fasts for three days in Rajab, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would erect a barrier between him and Hell whose distance would be equal to travel of seventy years. Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would say at the time of Iftar, ‘You have right upon Me and My love for you has become obligatory. O angels! I hold you witness that I have forgiven his sins from start till the end’. One who fasts for four days in the month of Rajab, he will remain safe from calamities like the evils of Jinns, leprosy, leucoderma, mischief of Dajjal and the punishment of grave. He would get the reward of wise persons who repent. He would be handed over the scroll of deeds in his right hand and made to stand in the first row of worshippers. One who fasts for five days in the month of Rajab it is the duty of Allah (عزّ وجلّ) to please him on the Day of Judgment. His face would be shinning like the full moon when he is resurrected on the Day of Judgment. Rewards equal to the number of grains of sand would be written for him and he would be made to enter Paradise without any accounting. He would be given choice to ask whatever he wants from Allah (عزّ وجلّ). One who fasts for six days in the month of Rajab, his face would be brighter than sun when he is resurrected on the Day of Judgment. Apart from this, he would be given extra light, which would light up all those gathered on that day. He would be gathered along with protected people and would pass through the Sirat Bridge without any accounting. His sins as great as disobeying parents and breaking relations will be forgiven. One who fasts for seven days in the month of Rajab, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would close all seven doors of Hell for him and prohibit the fire of Hell for his body. One who fasts for eight days in the month of Rajab, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would open all eight doors of Paradise for him one by one and he would be given choice to enter Paradise from whichever door he wishes. One who fasts for nine days in Rajab would come out of his grave saying Laa ilaaha illallaah and would not see anything except Paradise. The light of his face would brighten the people gathered on that day and people would think of him as a prophet. The minimum reward given to him at that time is entrance to Paradise without any accounts. One who fasts for ten days in Rajab would be given two emerald wings decorated by illuminating pearls and rubies. He would enter Paradise flying over the Sirat Bridge with the help of these wings. He would be counted among the just and dear ones of Allah (عزّ وجلّ). He is like one who prayed for a hundred years with the pure intention of seeking reward from Allah (عزّ وجلّ). One who fasts for eleven days in Rajab, there would be no one greater in front of Allah (عزّ وجلّ) than him except one who has fasted more than him. One who fasts for twelve days in Rajab would be made to wear two dresses of brocade and silk. If one of those dresses is brought to this world it would illuminate the world from east to west and scent the world with fragrance better than musk. One who observes thirteen fasts in Rajab, a table would be spread under the shade of the Divine throne and a number of eatables would be laid on it for him. The span of this table would be seventy times the area of this earth. Trays made of brocade and rubies will be laid on it. Every tray would have seventy thousand types of eatables each having distinct aroma and color. That person would have food from this table while others would be involved in a great difficulty. One who fasts for fourteen days in Rajab, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would grant him huge palaces made of pearls and rubies of such kind that eyes have l neither seen nor ears heard about nor can a human mind imagine them. One who fasts for fifteen days in Rajab would stand at the place of faithful people. Every angel, messenger and apostle passing by him would say, ‘Congratulations, for you are in peace, near to Allah (عزّ وجلّ), honest, fortunate and happy and would rest in gardens’. One who fasts for sixteen days in Rajab would be among those who are first to ride upon the vehicles of bright light. He would fly from Paradise to the door of Mercy in these vehicles. One who observes seventeen fasts in Rajab, seventy thousand lamps would be illuminated for him at the Sirat Bridge so that he enters Paradise passing the bridge in the light of these lamps. Angels would welcome him saying,‘ Well done’ and ‘Peace be upon you’. One who fasts for eighteen days in Rajab would be given a place on the thrones made of pearls and rubies in the Minaret of Ibrahim in Paradise. One who fasts for nineteen days in the month of Rajab, Almighty Allah would construct a palace of pearls for him facing the palaces of Adam (a) and Ibrahim (a). He would salute them and they too would salute him and respect his position. He would be given the reward of a thousand fasts for each fast. One who observes fast for twenty days in Rajab it is as if he has worshipped Allah for a thousand years. One who fasts for twenty-one days in Rajab, on the Day of Judgment he would get to intercede for people numbering the sinners of Rabi and Mudhir tribes. One who fasts for twenty-two days in Rajab a caller would give call from heaven, ‘O friend of Allah! (عزّ وجلّ) There are glad-tidings for you. There is great honor for you in Allah’s eyes. You are friend of prophets, truthful ones, martyrs and the virtuous upon whom Allah (عزّ وجلّ) has revealed His bounties and mercy. They are your best friends’. One who fasts for twenty-three days in Rajab a call would be given from heaven, ‘O slave of Allah! (عزّ وجلّ) You are fortunate. You have taken less pain and you are getting much more benefit. The veil is taken off from you. You are rewarded greatly by your Lord. You will be a neighbor of Khaleel (Prophet Ibrahim) in Darus Salaam. One who observes fast for twenty four days in Rajab the Angel of death would come to him in the form of a handsome youth wearing a green brocade dress mounted on a green horse of Paradise. He would be holding a golden cup decorated with a green silk more fragrant than musk filled with the pure wine of Paradise. He would make that person drink that wine while taking his soul away. The difficulties at death-bed would be eased for him and his soul would be wrapped in green silk. Such a sweet fragrance would come out if it that all the inhabitants of seven heavens would be scented with it. He would remain satisfied in his grave as well as when he would be resurrected until he reaches the cistern of The Holy Prophet (saws). One who fasts for twenty-five days in Rajab would be surrounded by seventy thousand angels, each holding an umbrella made of pearls and rubies when he is resurrected from the grave. They would have ornaments and excellent dresses. They would say, ‘O dear one of Allah! (عزّ وجلّ) Let us go to Him soon’. Then he would go to Paradise first along with the dear ones of Allah. Indeed it is a great success. One who fasts for twenty-six days in Rajab the Almighty Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would build a hundred palaces of pearls and rubies under the shade of His throne. There would be a tent made of red silk of Paradise in front of each palace. While people would be busy in accounting of their deeds, this person would rest over here peacefully. One who observes fast for twenty-seven days in Rajab, the Almighty Allah (عزّ وجلّ) will expand his grave to the distance covered in four hundred years and the whole area would be fragranced with Amber and Musk. One who fasts for twenty-eight days in Rajab Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would create a distance of nine barriers between him and the fire of Hell. The width of each barrier is equal to the distance covered in five hundred years between the earth and heaven. For a person who fasts for twenty-nine days in Rajab, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) would forgive him even if he would have robbed every man on the order of an unjust or even if she is a woman who has been unchaste seventy times. One who fasts for thirty days in the month of Rajab a caller would call out, ‘O slave of Allah! (عزّ وجلّ) Your past sins are forgiven. Your deeds can have a new beginning’. Allah would grant him all the gardens and every garden would have forty thousand cities. Every city would have forty palaces and every palace would have forty thousand houses and every house will have forty thousand dining tables and every dining table would have forty thousand dishes and every dish would have forty thousand types of cuisines each having a distinct color and aroma. Every house will have forty thousand golden thrones and the span of those thrones would be equal to two thousand hands. A virgin Hoorul Ein would be seated on each throne having three hundred thousand dazzling hair on their heads and each lock of hair would be held by one thousand slave-girls who will be scenting it with musk and amber so that the person who fasted during Rajab comes near her. All this is for the person who fasted for the whole month of Rajab.” Someone asked, “O Messenger of Allah! (saws) What should a person do who is not able to observe fast for the whole month due to weakness, menstruation or some other reason?” The Holy Prophet (saws) said, “They should give food to poor as charity. I swear by Him in Whose control is my life that they would get much more than what I have said if they give l charity daily. All the creatures of this earth and the heavens cannot even estimate one-tenth of the reward, which that person would get in Paradise.” (HubeAli translation:- someone asked Rasool Allah (saws), how about someone, due to weekness or illness or a lady out of impurity, is able to fast during the month of Rajab. Is there any substitute for him/her to reap these rewards? The Holy Prophet (saws) replied: ‘Yes, every day donate a bread as a ‘Saddaqa’ (charity) to a ‘Masqeen’ (deprived), I say it in the name of that Who Posses my soul, when he acts this way, he would achieve these rewards which I have describes above and even more than that. Indeed, if all inhabitants of the earth and heavens would collectively strive to level those rewards which he has secured in the Paradise then they would not succeed). Someone asked, “O Messenger of Allah! (saws) What should a person do who is not able to pay charity also?” The Holy Prophet (saws) said, “He should recite the following Tasbeeh of Allah (عزّ وجلّ) a hundred times daily for thirty days in the month of Rajab: ‘Sub-h’aanal ilaahil jaleeli sub-h’aana mallaa yambaghit tasbeeh’u illaa lahu sub-h’aanal a-a’zzil akrami sub h’aana mallabisal i’zza wahuwa lahu ahl’. Ref:- Sawab ul Amaal wa Aqab ul Amaal, pp. 62, haith no. 4 Bihar ul Anwar, vol. 94, pp.31 Wasailushia, vol. 10, pp. 483 Rawzatal Waizeen, vol. 2, pp.58 additional hadeeth, Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (عليه السلام) says, “Nuh (a) boarded his ark on the first of Rajab and ordered his companions to fast on that day. He said that Hell goes away to a distance of one year from one who fasts on this day. One who fasts for seven days all the seven doors of Hell would be closed for him. One who fasts for eight days all eight doors of Paradise would be opened for him. One who fasts for fifteen days would have his problems solved. One who fasts for more than this Allah (عزّ وجلّ), the Mighty and Sublime would grant him a greater reward. Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (عليه السلام) narrates from his predecessors that the Holy Prophet (saws) said, “A fasting person is considered to be in worship of Allah (عزّ وجلّ) even though he may be asleep on his bed; but if he does not backbites a Muslim.” Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (عليه السلام) narrates from his predecessors that The Holy Prophet (saws) said, “The sleep of a fasting person is like worship and his breath is like glorification of Allah (عزّ وجلّ).” Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (عليه السلام) says, “The sleep of a fasting person is worship, his silence like the glorification of Allah (عزّ وجلّ), his deeds are accepted and his wishes, fulfilled.” Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (عليه السلام) says, “The smell of the mouth (breath) of a fasting person is dearer to Allah (عزّ وجلّ) than the fragrance of musk.” Imam Musaa Al Kaazim (عليه السلام) says, “Take a nap in forenoon; for Allah (عزّ وجلّ) provides food and water to the fasting person in his sleep.” Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (عليه السلام) narrates that The Holy Prophet (saws) said, “If a person observing fast is present among those who are eating, the parts of his body glorify Allah (عزّ وجلّ) and angels send salutations and seek peace for that person and the salutations of angels is forgiveness.” Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (عليه السلام) says, “One who applies perfume at the start of the day while fasting, his intelligence won’t decrease.” Imam Muhammad Al Baaqir (عليه السلام) says, “If the last deed of a person in his life is a fast he would directly enter Paradise.” Imam Ja'far Al-Saadiq (a) says, “One who observes fast for a single day during summer and feels extremely thirsty, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime appoints a thousand angels to go to him, move their hands on his face and give him glad tidings. When he intends to end his fast, Allah (عزّ وجلّ) says, ‘How good your soul and your smell are! O angels! I hold you witness that I have forgiven this person’.” Imam Musaa Al Kaazim (عليه السلام) says, “Rajab is a river of Paradise whiter than milk and sweeter than honey. One who observes one fast in the month of Rajab, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime would satisfy him with this river.” Imam Musaa Al Kaazim (عليه السلام) says, “Rajab is a glorious month. Allah (عزّ وجلّ) doubles good deeds and wipes the sins in this month. One who observes one fast in Rajab, Hell would go away from him to a distance of a year and Paradise would be made obligatory on one who fasts for three days.” https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://asserattours.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Sawabul-Aamaal.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjk1reorOPuAhX763MBHQpWCP0QFjAAegQIARAB&usg=AOvVaw22xnTcHq2o8qtN24vIzda1 (Sawab Al A'amal wa iqaab Al A'amaal) https://www.hubeali.com/alkafivol4/ (Al Kafi vol.4, the book of fasts)

Assalam O Alaikum, I want to understand why only Rajab, Du al Qiddah, Du al Hajj and Muharram are sacred months in Islam with Reference to Quran and Hadith? I am here to learn and understand Kind regards, Muhammad Danial

Rajab-ul-Murajjab, the one of those four months, which are called Hurmat Waley Maheenay (the months in which Jidal-o-Qital (fighting) was prohibited and they are Rajab, Zeeqa'ad, Zilhajj and Muharram), is the 7th month of Islamic calendar. Allah has bestowed it honour, respect, glory and preference. A saying of Holy Prophet (peace of Allah be upon him his progeny) goes: "Rajab is the month of Ali (A.S), Shabaan mine while Ramazan of Allah's" There are two types of Rajab Amaal: 1- Amaal, which are not specified with any specific day or night; 2- Amaal that are specified with some specific days and nights Amaal, which are not specified with any specific day or night:- Person who keeps fast in this holy month deserves the pleasure of Allah Almighty. - It is reported that he who is not capable of keeping fast in this month should recite following 'Tasbeehat' daily for hundred times: 'Glory be to the deity Who is glorious, praise be to Him that no one is worthy of Tasbeeh save He. Praise be to God Who is honourable and Exalted. Glory be to Him Who wore the dress of respect and He is worthy of it.' -Mo'alla bin Khunais has reported from Hazarat Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (as) that He (as) said for the recitation of following duaa in this blessed month:-Holy Prophet (peace of Allah be upon him and his progeny) said that he who recites hundred times in this month will be pardoned by Allah. -A two-rakaat prayer, to be offered in any of this month's nights, has been reported from Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP). In each rakat following suras are to be recited: Sura Hamd---once Sura Kaferoon---once and Sura Ikhlaas----thrice.-The first Shab-e-Jum'a (the night between Thursday and Friday) of this month is called 'Laila tur Ragha'ib'. A special amal of Holy Prophet has been reported in this night with great fazeelat (merit). The amal is as under:Keep fast on the first Thursday of Rajab then at night, which is shab-e-jum'a, 12-rakaat prayer-each two rakaat with one salam is to be offered between Maghrib and Esha prayer. In each rakat following suras should be recited: Sura-e-Hamd---once Sura-e-Qadr----thrice Sura-e-Ikhlaas---12 times After prayer recite this 70 times: Then recite 70 times following in prostration: After prostration, recite 70 times. Then again recite 70 times in prostration and ask Allah for his wishes and needs, which will be, fulfilled Insha Allah (God willing). -Ziarat of Hazrat Imam Raza (AS) is desirable in this month. -Many reports have come down about the great merit acquired by performing off seasonal pilgrimage to Mecca (umrah) in this month. -There is great fazeelat reported of offering namaz-e-Salman Farsi in this month. (mafatihul jinan may be consulted for detail). Amaal that are specified with some specific days and nights: Ist night of Rajab is the night of blessings. There are many amaal to be performed in it. Some of them are: 1-Recite following at the time of sighting moon: 2- Take bath-it is reported that he who takes bath in the 1st, 15th and last night becomes as (sinless) pure and innocent from his sins as he just has born. 3- Cease to sleep and spend night in ibadat is also a source of great reward. 4-Recite Ziarat-e-Imam Hussain (AS) 5-It is reported from Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS) that recitation of following duaa in this night is desirable:'and then ask Allah for his wishes. 1st day of Rajab is a glorious day as the 5th descendant of Holy Prophet Hazrat Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S)-the son of Hazrat Imam Zain-ul-Abedeen bin al Hussain (AS) and Hazrat Fatima Umm-e-Abdallah, the daughter of Imam Hassan bin Ali ibne Abi Talib (AS) was born in Madina al Munawwara in 57 A.H. His Holy grave is in the cemetery of al-Baqee in Madina, the city of the Apostle (peace of Allah be upon Him & His progeny). Imam Baqir (AS) was present in Karbala at the time of the gruesome tragedy of the wholesale massacre of his grand father Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions. One of his saying goes: 'The height of perfection is excellence in the understanding of the religion, endurance in hardships and administration of the affairs of life according to one's means, in the right measure." Some aamal of this day are as under: 1- Keeping fast 2- Reciting Ziarat of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) 3- Taking bath 4- Wearing new clothes Rajab 3 is the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali Naqi (A.S)-the 10th descendant of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace of Allah be upon him & his progeny). He was martyred at Samrah in the year 254 A.H. At that time He was 42 years. His holy mausoleum is in Samrah, a city of Iraq. The period of His Imamate was thirty-three years. 5th Rajab is the birth anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali Naqi bin Imam Muhammad Taqi (A.S) and Hazrat Sausan (A.S). He was born at Surya in Madina in the year 212 A.H. In the time of Mutawakkil there was a woman named Zaineb who claimed to be a descendant of Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP). Mutawwakil sought the confirmation of Zaineb's claim from the Imam. Imam said 'as the beasts are prohibited to eat the flesh of the descendants of Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP) so he should throw Zaineb to the beasts and test her claim'. On hearing this, she began to tremble and confessed that she was false. Mutawwakil then ordered the Imam to be thrown to the beasts to test the claim. To his great surprise, he witnessed the beasts prostrating their heads before the Imam (A.S). 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. 9th Rajab is the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali Asghar (A.S), the son of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and Hazrat Rubab (A.S). 6-month old Hazrat Ali Asghar-the beloved brother of Hazrat Sakeena (A.S) was the youngest martyr of Karbala. Rajab 10 is a glorious day as Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi bin Ali Raza (A.S)-the 9th descendant of Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP), was born on this day in the year 195 A.H. at Medina. His epithet was Abu Jafar and his famous tittles were al-Jawad and Al-Taqi. The period of his Imamat after his father was seventeen years. His mother's name was Hazrat Sabika (A.S), (Khaizran). He was martyred in Baghdad in the year 220 A.H. At that time he was 25 years of age. He was buried beside his grand father, Imam Moosa Kazim (AS)-the 7th Imam, in Kazmayn, Iraq. Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqhe jafariya Pakistan has announced to observe Rajab 1 to 10 as 'Ashra-e-Mawaddat" throughout the world. Ameer ul Momineen Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (A.S), the brother of the Apostle of Allah and his paternal cousin, and his helper (wazir) Khalifa bila fasl in his affairs, his son in law (being married) to his daughter--- Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S), mistress of the women of the worlds was born in the sacred house 'Khana Ka'aba' in Makkah on 13th day of Rajab, 30 years after the year of elephant (Aamul Feel). The imamate of the Lord of the testamentary trustees of authority (Syed ul Ausiya) was for thirty years after the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP). He was the son of Hazrat Abu Talib (A.S)-the protector of Risalat and Hazrat Fatimah binte Asad---under her care Holy Prophet was brought up and to whom Holy Prophet called 'mother'. A saying of Holy Prophet about Hazrat Ali (AS) goes: 'I am the city of knowledge and Ali (A.S) is its gate.' Imam Shafei---one of Aaimmah Arba'a said about Ali ibne Abi Talib (A.S): 'The love of Ali (A.S) is a shield (against sins), and He Ali (A.S) is the distributor of Hell and Heaven, in fact He Ali (A.S) is the rightful executive (trustee) of Mustafa (The Prophet) and the leader (Imam) of human beings and jinns'. Great poet and philosopher of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal says: 'First of the Muslims and Master (king) of the valiant is Ali (A.S). The treasure of faith for the divine love (of Allah) is Ali (A.S) it is only through his (Ali's) family's love that I am living, and am shining in the world like a jewel (pearl).' TNFJ has announced three-day 'Jashan-e-Murtazawi' to be observed from Rajab 11-13 throughout the world. 13th day is also the beginning of 'Ayyam ul baiz'. A person who wants to perform 'amal Umme Da'ud' should keep fast on 13, 14 and 15 Rajab. 15th night of Rajab (night between 14 and 15) is honourable night. Some aamal to be performed in it have been reported: 1-to take bath 2-cease to sleep and spend night in ibadat 3-recite ziarat of Hazarat Syedush Shuhada Imam Hussain (A.S) 4-Da'ud bin Sarhan reported from Hazrat Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (A.S) he said that 12 rakaat prayer be performed in this night. After offering prayer recite following Sura-e-Hamd---4 times Sura-e-Naas----4 times Sura-e-Falaq---4 times Sura-e-Ikhlaas----4 times Ayat al Kursi-----4 times Then recite: After this recite following for 4 times: Rajab 15 is blessed and glorious day. some aamal for this day are as under: 1-take bath 2-Ziarat of Hazarat Imam Hussain (A.S) Ibne abi Nasr reported that he asked from Imam Raza (A.S) 'in which month should I visit Imam Hussain (AS)? He (A.S) replied '15th Rajab and 15th Shaba'an' 3- Salat-e-Salman Farsi--- (for this prayer mafateeh ul Jinnan may be consulted) 4-Amal Umm e Da'ud--- it is the best amal of the day (mafateehul jinnan may be consulted). On 22nd day of Rajab momineen arrange Niyaz in Hazrat Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S)'s name. Rajab 25 is the martyrdom day of the 7th descendant of Holy Prophet, Hazrat Imam Moosa-e-Kazim (A.S) bin Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S). His kunyas (epithet) were Abul Hassan, Abu Ibrahim and Abu Ali. He is known as Al Abdus Saleh (the pious worshipper of Allah). One of his tittles is 'Babul Hawa'ij' (the door to fulfilling needs). Generosity was synonymous with his name and no beggar ever returned from his door empty handed. Even after his martyrdom, he continues to be obliging and is generous to his devotees who come to his Holy tomb with prayers. The period of his Imamate was thirty-five years. The patience and forbearance of imam Moosa-e-Kazim was such that he was given the title of Al-Kazim (one who suppresses his anger). In other words he was called Al-Kazim because of his restraint of anger and the patience (which he showed) in the face of the acts of the oppressors right up until the time he martyred. He was the embodiment of virtue, generosity, gallantry, boldness, forgiveness, and tolerance. It is reported that he used to pray supererogatory prayers throughout the night so that he would make them extend until the morning prayer, then continue them until the sun rose. He would remain prostrating himself before God without raising his head from prayer and praising God until the sun came near to descending. He used to weep so much out of fear of God that his beard would be wet with tears. Imam Moosa-e- kazim (AS) martyred in 183 A.H. in prison where he passed 14 years of his life till he was poisoned by Haroon ar Rasheed, the most cruel and tyrannical king of Abbasid Emperor. His holy corpse was taken out of the prison and left on the bridge of Baghdad. Then an announcement was made: "This man Moosa bin Jafar (PBUT) has died." His son Hazrat Imam Raza (AS) undertook the washing and shrouding of his holy body. At that time Imam Moosa Kazim was 55 years of age. TNFJ observes this day as 'Youm-e0Babul Hawa'ij' throughout the world with respect and reverence. The night between 26 and 27 Rajab is one of the blessed nights. It's the night of Annunciation and Accession of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP). Many aamal of this holy night have been reported---following are some of them: 1-take bath 2-cease to sleep and spend night in ibadat 3-Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS) told a special amal to be performed in this night reward of which is equal to 60 years of ibadat. That amal is: Before midnight 12 rakaat prayer with 6 salams is to be offered by reciting Sura-e-Hamd and any other Sura in it. After prayer recite all following suras 7 times each: Sura Al-Hamd Sura-e-Naas Sura-e-Falaq Sura-e-Ikhlaas Sura-e-Kaferoon Sura-e-Qadr and Ayat al Kursi. Then after reciting the following dua'a, pray for his wishesThe best amal of this night is Ziarat of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and Ameerul Momineen Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (AS). There are three specified Ziaraat of Hazrat Ali (AS) to be recited in this night. One of them is Ziarat-e-Rajabiya:(Mafteehul Jinan may be consulted for complete ziarat). 27th day of Rajab is Eid day as the Apostleship of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP) was annunciated on this day. This is also the day of his accession (meraj). Some aamal of this day are: 1-take bath 2-keep fast-this day is one of those four days of the year in which keeping fast is distinctive. This day fast is equal to 70 years fast in reward. 3- to recite ziarat of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (AS). 4-Da'ud bin Sarhan reported from Hazrat Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (A.S) he said that 12 rakaat prayer be performed in this night. After offering prayer recite following Sura-e-Hamd---4 times Sura-e-Naas----4 times Sura-e-Falaq---4 times Sura-e-Ikhlaas----4 times Ayat al Kursi-----4 times Then recite: After this recite following for 4 times: On 28th Rajab Imam Hussain (AS) made his departure from Madina Munawwara to Karbala. 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’. 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. Pl refer other books for more aamal for Rajab. May Allah ÓÈÍÇäå æÊÚÇáì forgive us all and bless us with a happy life in this dunya and the Hereafter. We pray to Allah ÓÈÍÇäå æÊÚÇáì to keep us firm on His path, and to always protect us from negligence in discharging our duties towards Him and our Living Imam (A.J), and to also include us among the Imam (A.J) helpers and companions

The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) says, “Know that surely the month of Rajab is the month of Allah, the الْأَصَمُّ ( meaning the month where there is no sound of weapon) and it is a great month. It is called as الْأَصَمُّ because there is no month amongst the other months as near to Allah than this with regards to sacredness and excellence. Surely the people of ignorance honored in the era of ignorance and when Islam arrived, it did not but increase its greatness and excellence. Know that Rajab is the month of Allah, Shaban is my month and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah….” (Sawabul Aamal, Shaikh Sadooq (a.r.) pg 54, Tradition no 5, Chp on Reward for fasting in the month of Rajab) Fasting in the month of Rajab Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.) says, “Rajab is a river of Paradise whiter than milk and sweeter than honey. One who observes one fast in the month of Rajab, Allah, the Mighty and Sublime would satisfy him with this river.” (Ibid) : Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.) says, “Rajab is a glorious month. Allah doubles good deeds and wipes the sins in this month. One who observes one fast in Rajab, Hell would go away from him to a distance of a year and Paradise would be made obligatory on one who fasts for three days.” (Ibid) And, Imam Ja’far Sadiq (a.s.) says, “Nuh (a.s.) boarded his ark on the first of Rajab and ordered his companions to fast on that day. He said that Hell goes away to a distance of one year from one who fasts on this day. One who fasts for seven days all the seven doors of Hell would be closed for him. One who fasts for eight days all eight doors of Paradise would be opened for him. One who fasts for fifteen days would have his problems solved. One who fasts for more than this Allah, the Mighty and Sublime would grant him a greater reward.” (Ibid) Also, Imam Reza (a.s.) says, “The Almighty Allah appointed Muhammad (s.a.w.a.) as His Apostle after three nights of the month of Rajab had passed. Hence observing fast on this day has reward equal to fasting seventy years.” (Ibid) Let us have a look at few more rewards determined for those who fast in this month as mentioned by Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.): 1) He gains lots of pleasure of Allah. 2) Fast would end the anger of Allah upon him; 3) A door of Hell would be closed for him. 4) The reward of this fast with pure intention is better than giving an earth filled with gold as charity. 5) As soon as night falls, Allah would fulfill his ten wishes. 6) If he prays for worldly life his prayers would be accepted. 7) One who prays for His friends, lovers and chosen people, Allah would accept his prayers. 8) One who observes two fasts in the month of Rajab nothing in the earth and heavens can imagine the greatness of that person. He would get the reward of a truthful person who has never lied in his whole life-time. He would appear on the Day of Judgment in the similar state. That person would do intercession of others along with other truthful people till they all enter Paradise and settle down with those truthful persons. 9) One who fasts for three days in Rajab, Allah would erect a barrier between him and Hell whose distance would be equal to travel of seventy years. Allah would say at the time of Iftar, ‘You have right upon Me and My love for you has become obligatory. O angels! I hold you witness that I have forgiven his sins from start till the end’. 10) One who fasts for four days in the month of Rajab, he will remain safe from calamities like the evils of Jinns, leprosy, leucoderma, mischief of Dajjal and the punishment of grave. He would get the reward of wise persons who repent. He would be handed over the scroll of deeds in his right hand and made to stand in the first row of worshippers. 11) One who fasts for five days in the month of Rajab it is the duty of Allah to please him on the Day of Judgment. His face would be shinning like the full moon when he is resurrected on the Day of Judgment. Rewards equal to the number of grains of sand would be written for him and he would be made to enter Paradise without any accounting. He would be given choice to ask whatever he wants from Allah. This tradition has listed rewards of all 30 days of the month of Rajab, interested readers can refer to the book Sawaabul Aamaal of Shaikh Sadooq (r.a.) in the Chp of Reward for fasting in the month, Tradition no 5) Duas in this month Mahe Rajab is the month of duas, munajat and ziarat. There are various sentences of Isetghfaar to be recited everyday like: 1) Astaghfirullaha wa as-aluhu at-tawba. (I seek forgiveness from Allah, and I pray He accepts my repentance.) – To be recited as much as possible. 2) Laa ilaha ill Allah - (There is no God but Allah) – To be recited 1000 times in the entire month. 3) Astaghfirullahal-ladhee laa ilaaha illaa Huwa, wahdahu laa shareeka lah, wa atoobuilayh (I ask forgiveness from Allah Whom there is no God besides He, and He has no partner, and I repent before Him) 400 times. The reward of that will be the same as 100 martyrs would receive 4) Dua to be recited after very wajib namaz which starts with “Yaa Man Arjuhu Le Kulle Khair”. Apart from these, there are duas to be recited in Namaz Shab during the month of Rajab, duas for various days like the first shabe jummah (known as lailatul ragheb), 15th of Mahe Rajab (famous for Dua of Umme Dawood), 27th Rajab – Day of Be’that – The 3rd section of Mafateehul Jinan has around 20 pages for the Aamal of Mahe Rajab.

The Holy Prophet (s.a) has said, that these prayers are Means of forgiveness and on the first night in our grave, the Almighty will send the reward off this prayer in the best, enlightened and eloquent form. When inquired, will reply, ‘‘My Beloved,, glad tidings to you that you have found salvation from every hardship and horror..’’When asked,, ‘‘Who are you?’’ ‘‘By God I haven't seen any one more beautiful than you,, I haven't heard a word sweeter than yours,, or a fragrance better than you?’’ In reply,, ‘‘I am,, that prayer which you offered on the eve off the first Friday of the month of Rajab. I have come to you,, to be your companion in this loneliness,, to remove from you your fright and horror.. Be lest assured that my shelter will be with you until the blowing off the Horn off the Day off Judgment..’’ THE AMAAL OF LAILATUL RAGHAIB It is recommended to fast on the first Thursday & between Maghrib & Isha recite 12 Rak’at namaz in six sets of 2 units.(with niyat/intention of Rija ) In every Rak’at after surah al Hamd recite 3 times Surah al-Qadr & 12 times Surah Ikhlaas. After completing the full prayer recite :- Recite 70 times: O Allah send blessings on Muhammad, the Ummi Prophet, and on his descendants. Allahumma s’ale a’laa muh’ammadin nabiyyil ummi wa a’laa aaleh. Then go into sajdah & recite 70 times: Holy and most Holy is the Lord of the Angels and spirits. subbuh’un quddoos rabbul malaaaekate war-rooh’ Then sit erect & say 70 times: O Lord! Forgive, have mercy and be indulgent about that which Thou knows well, verily Thou art Sublime, Mighty. rabbighfir war-ham watajaawaz a’mma ta’lamo innaka antal a’liyyul a’zam Then go into sajdah & say 70 times: Holy and most Holy is the Lord of the Angels and spirits. subbooh’un quddoos rabbul malaaekate war-rooh Lailatul Raghaib & first Thursday of Rajab - Final.ppt

Peace be upon you all, I cannot suppress my excitement any longer! Who's ready for Ramadan?! I can't believe it's approaching so fast, alhamdillah :) we should all post some goals we hope to achieve this approaching holy month, that we couldn't do last Ramadan. 1) Read supplications, nahjul balagha, and the life of the holy prophet everyday 2) Finish the whole Quran and read the translations 3) fast rajab, shaban, and Ramadan Please be friendly to each other and may Ramadan be in our hearts to lift our spirits up :)

He gives to those who ask him and to those who don’t ask him. He gives to those who comprehend him and to those who don’t. He doesn’t simply give – but he gives with honor. He bestows and confers with full respect. What does he give? Can it be compared to the things that you and me give to others? Maybe he gives .. Read more at: http://losthumanity.org/2014/05/09/the-one-who-gives-without-being-asked/ -- Lost Humanity Blog http://losthumanity.org

Salamun Alaikum Brothers and Sisters. I had to close my previous youtube channel MAFHHZB for some reasons, but looking at the ongoing onslaught of the Ansars of the Fake Mahdi/Yamani/Imam/Qaim/AllegedSonofHujjatibnHassan(a.s.) on the internet confusing and deviating furthermore people, I regretted having the only stand in video format against their deceits and lies also removed. Hence I have made a new channel and re-uploaded the Series. My research materials or my arguments are not scholars level, I am a laymen, but since no one decided to make anything in media format against their brainwashing, I carried forward my personal research and figured out their aqeedah can be toppled with simple logic based on their contradictory proofs and arguments. Allah guides whom He wills. This is a good case study for upcoming false mahdis, and people not interested in Mahdi claimant Ahmad Hassan in particular(whose actual name is Ahmad Ismail) but requiring a comprehensive general guideline for all mahdi claimants in the future, should begin watching from Ep 10 onwards instead. Scroll down to post #6 to begin watching. 4 Articles have been added after the 13 episodes, beginning from post #42, answering any important topics not touched upon in the series and reinforcing that which had been already conveyed to every heeding ear. May Allah protect us from deviation, and may He hasten the reappearance of our Imam[a], during this difficult period of trial and tribulation.

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AOA! Can any one tell me about the supplication/dua for the month of rajab? As this month is of the Birth of Hazrat Imam Ali A.S

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Salamu3alykum everyone So Rajab is coming soon and we should not let it go by with out taking full advantage of the great month! Share ur hadiths and websites and duas and anything about anything to do with Rajab here so that we can all make sure we do as much as we can in Rajab Inshallah http://duas.org/rajab.htm

salamun aallaikum dear brothers and sisters what are the ammals of the holy month of rajab fee aman Allah

Salam , Probably it is not recommended to share dreams but I really want help since It is very much needed to understand a very strange Dream that I had last night. OK....It was Laylatul Juma...I had prayed the Prayer of Imam Ali as ......and before this I had done extreme amounts of sins both major and minor. NOW THE DREAM... I walked into a door.....a place I guess ...(note: It was feeling as If I was observing the whole dream and was a part of the dream as well). I was told that Imam Ali as is on a room. I was very much shy and scared and shameful as well to show him my face.To be honest this feeling was there in my body as well.Ok....So I went to this room and say him sleeping.....I remember exactly I even saw his yawn and another personality was right beside him as well probably one of his very dear companion as it felt at that time.I came back again thought whether it is appropriate to meet him or not. I wanted to meet him because I had a persons head in my hand , the same person who beheaded me once but due to the Imam as healing my head came back upon my neck. Finally I went and he greeted ( gets a bit vague here) then I gave him the head...I can recall that he laughed a very pleasant and modest smile....He thn perhaps told me something which I can recall.....BUT I DO REMEMBER THIS THAT HE TOOK A PAPER( DEERS SKIN) AND WROTE A VERSE FROM THE QURAN on it..and told me to go...(dont know which verse it was ) howvever do know that that it was about 5 or 6 words. I took it with me and kissed it while crying and I do believe that he gave the verse as part of a an advice......THEN I LEFT........ ANYONE WILLING TO INTERPRET OR GIVING THEIR THOUGHTS PLEASE DO SO,,,,,,,,,,,,