HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF RAMADAN

A Special Presentation on the Coming Month of Fasting...

Invited Speakers

Abu Abdullah Muhammad Akhtar
- Graduate from the Faculty of Shareeah, Madeenah University
Mu'awiyyah Tucker
- Graduate from the Faculty of Shareeah, Madeenah University
Abdul-Wahid Stephenson
- Graduate from the Faculty of Shareeah, Madeenah University 
Taalib Alexander
- Formerly a Lecturer at Taiba University, Madeenah

Date
Sunday 8th July 2012

Time
From 2-9pm

Venue
Al-Huda Masjid and Cultural Centre
Mile End Road
London E1 4UJ

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Yes, We are Salafi and We Shall Remain so by the Permission of Allah! – Shaykh Fawzaan

Yes, We are Salafi and We Shall Remain so by the Permission of Allah!

This is a translation of the comments that al-'Allaamah Saalih Ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaanadded to the words of Ameerus-Sunnah Naayif Ibn 'Abdul-'Azeez - rahimahullaah - about Saudi Arabia's Salafee manhaj.  These comments were delivered on the occasion of the recent "Salafiyyah is a Legislative Methodology" conference in Saudi Arabia.

http://sunnahpublishing.net/

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Yes, We are Salafi and We Shall Remain so by the Permission of Allah! – Shaykh Fawzaan

Yes, We are Salafi and We Shall Remain so by the Permission of Allah!

This is a translation of the comments that al-'Allaamah Saalih Ibn Fawzaan al-Fawzaanadded to the words of Ameerus-Sunnah Naayif Ibn 'Abdul-'Azeez - rahimahullaah - about Saudi Arabia's Salafee manhaj.  These comments were delivered on the occasion of the recent "Salafiyyah is a Legislative Methodology" conference in Saudi Arabia.

http://sunnahpublishing.net/

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Sarf::Level1:Class41 by 'ilmul'arabiyyah

About the Class:

In the previous class we took the third type of verbs belonging to the second chapter, and pretty much covered the necessary vocabulary needed.
And in this Class we are going to move on to the last type of verbs, which will force us to introduce a new type of verb in formation which is called (Al Muda'af)
So be prepared!

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Learn Arabic, Speak Arabic Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:14 AM PDT

One of the reported instructions ‘Umar wrote to Abû Mûsâ Al-Ash’arî and those under his governance during the former’s Caliphate was, “Seek knowledge and understanding of (fiqh) the Sunnah and seek knowledge and understanding of Arabic.” Ibn Abî Shaybah, Al-Musannaf Vol.6 p126. It is reported that he said, “Learn Arabic, for it strengthens the intelligence and increases one’s noble conduct (al-murû`ah).” Al-Bayhaqî, Shu’ab Al-Îmân Vol.4 p187. It is also reported that he said, “Do not learn the language of the non-Arabs, and do not enter upon them in their churches on their festivals, for indeed wrath descends upon them.” ‘Abd Al-Razzâq Al-San’ânî, Al-Musannaf Vol.1 p411. It is also reported that he was once circumambulating the Ka’bah when he heard two men speaking in a language other than Arabic behind him. He turned to them and said, “Find some way to learn Arabic.” ‘Abd Al-Razzâq Al-San’ânî, Al-Musannaf Vol.5 p496.

Learn Arabic, Speak Arabic Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:14 AM PDT

One of the reported instructions ‘Umar wrote to Abû Mûsâ Al-Ash’arî and those under his governance during the former’s Caliphate was, “Seek knowledge and understanding of (fiqh) the Sunnah and seek knowledge and understanding of Arabic.” Ibn Abî Shaybah, Al-Musannaf Vol.6 p126. It is reported that he said, “Learn Arabic, for it strengthens the intelligence and increases one’s noble conduct (al-murû`ah).” Al-Bayhaqî, Shu’ab Al-Îmân Vol.4 p187. It is also reported that he said, “Do not learn the language of the non-Arabs, and do not enter upon them in their churches on their festivals, for indeed wrath descends upon them.” ‘Abd Al-Razzâq Al-San’ânî, Al-Musannaf Vol.1 p411. It is also reported that he was once circumambulating the Ka’bah when he heard two men speaking in a language other than Arabic behind him. He turned to them and said, “Find some way to learn Arabic.” ‘Abd Al-Razzâq Al-San’ânî, Al-Musannaf Vol.5 p496.

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"I do not feel I have benefited" from seeking knowledge

ref: http://www.madeenah.com/article.cfm?id=1398

Shaykh Saalih Aal ash-Shaykh was asked:

"I sought knowledge for a number of years, and despite that, I have not retained any of the information, and nor do I feel I have benefited; So what do you advise me with? [and] may Allaah reward you with good."

...refer to the following link for the Shaykh's response:

http://www.madeenah.com/article.cfm?id=1398

The Shaikh Asked About Ansaarus-Sunnah by The Albaani Blog

Questioner: Tell me your opinion regarding the Ansaarus-Sunnah al-MuhammadaiyyahJamaa’ah [in Egypt] and then after that I will ask you the rest of the question [that I have].

Al-Albaani: Take their knowledge and/but leave their actions.

Questioner: Huh?

Al-Albaani: Take their knowledge and leave their actions, take their knowledge and leave the actions of individuals from them, have you understood me? This is enough for you, this is enough for you … as-salaamu alaikum.

Al-Hudaa wan-Noor, 268.

The Shaikh Asked About Ansaarus-Sunnah by The Albaani Blog

Questioner: Tell me your opinion regarding the Ansaarus-Sunnah al-MuhammadaiyyahJamaa’ah [in Egypt] and then after that I will ask you the rest of the question [that I have].

Al-Albaani: Take their knowledge and/but leave their actions.

Questioner: Huh?

Al-Albaani: Take their knowledge and leave their actions, take their knowledge and leave the actions of individuals from them, have you understood me? This is enough for you, this is enough for you … as-salaamu alaikum.

Al-Hudaa wan-Noor, 268.

Days missed from previous Ramadan must be made up for before the next Ramadan

Q: If Ramadan comes and someone still has days of Sawm (Fasting) to make up for from the previous Ramadan, are they considered sinful for not having made up the days before the start of the next Ramadan? Do they have to make a Kaffarah (expiation) or not?

A: Everyone who has days to make up from previous Ramadan has to make up for those days before the next Ramadan. They may delay making up for them until Sha‘ban, but if the next Ramadan comes and they still have not made up for those days, without an excuse, they are considered sinful for that. They should make up for these days later and also feed a needy person for each missed day. This was the Fatwa (legal opinion) given by a group of the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet). The required amount of food is half a Sa‘ (1 Sa‘ = 2.172 kg) of the staple food of your country to be given to some or just one needy person for every day not fasted. If you are excused for the delay by reason of illness or travel, you just have to make up for the Sawm; you do not have to feed needy people. This is according to the general rule in the Saying of Allah (Glorified be He): ...and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah is the Grantor of success!

Source: Fatwas of Ibn Baz

Days missed from previous Ramadan must be made up for before the next Ramadan

Q: If Ramadan comes and someone still has days of Sawm (Fasting) to make up for from the previous Ramadan, are they considered sinful for not having made up the days before the start of the next Ramadan? Do they have to make a Kaffarah (expiation) or not?

A: Everyone who has days to make up from previous Ramadan has to make up for those days before the next Ramadan. They may delay making up for them until Sha‘ban, but if the next Ramadan comes and they still have not made up for those days, without an excuse, they are considered sinful for that. They should make up for these days later and also feed a needy person for each missed day. This was the Fatwa (legal opinion) given by a group of the Sahabah (Companions of the Prophet). The required amount of food is half a Sa‘ (1 Sa‘ = 2.172 kg) of the staple food of your country to be given to some or just one needy person for every day not fasted. If you are excused for the delay by reason of illness or travel, you just have to make up for the Sawm; you do not have to feed needy people. This is according to the general rule in the Saying of Allah (Glorified be He): ...and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allah is the Grantor of success!

Source: Fatwas of Ibn Baz

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INNOVATION ALERT - 15th Sha'baan 1433 / Thursday 5th July 2012

http://www.fatwa-online.com/innovations/celebrations/cel005/index.htm

Specifying the day of the 15th of Sha'baan by fasting or reciting the Qur.aan or performing naafilah prayers

ref: http://www.fatwa-online.com/fataawa/innovations/celebrations/cel005/0001102_2.htm

Question: We see some people specifying the 15th of Sha'baan with particular supplications and reciting the Qur.aan and performing naafilah prayers. So what is the correct position concerning this, and may Allaah reward you with good?

Response: That which is correct is that fasting the 15th of Sha'baan or specifying it with reciting (the Qur.aan) or making (particular) supplications has no basis. So the day of the 15th of Sha'baan is like any other 15th day of other months. So from that which is known is that it has been legislated for a person to fast the 13th, 14th and 15th of every month, however, Sha'baan is characterised unlike the other months in that (except for Ramadhaan) the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) used to fast more in Sha'baan than any other month . So he used to either fast all of Sha'baan or just a little. Therefore, as long as it does not cause difficulty for a person, it is befitting to increase in fasting during Sha'baan in adherence to the example of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam).

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen

al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa Asla lahu - Page 612

Fataawa Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Saalih al-'Uthaymeen - Volume 1, Page 190

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Standing the night of the 15th of Sha'baan in prayer and fasting during it's day

ref: http://www.fatwa-online.com/fataawa/innovations/celebrations/cel005/0001102_3.htm

Question: Is standing the night of the 15th of Sha'baan in prayer and fasting during it's day legislated?

Response: Nothing firm and reliable has been established on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) that he stood in prayer in the night and fasted during the day of the 15th of Sha'baan. So the night of the 15th of Sha'baan is like any other night, and if someone is a regular worshipper during other nights, then he may stand the night in prayer on this night without assuming anything special (because of it being the night of the 15th of Sha'baan). This is because specifying a time for any act of worship requires a authentic proof, so if there is no authentic proof then the act is regarded as an innovation and all innovations are misguidance. Likewsie, regarding specifically fasting during the 15th day of Sha'baan, then no (authentic) proof has been established on the authority of the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) to indicate the legislation of fasting on that particular day.

As for that which is mentioned from the ahaadeeth regarding this subject, then all of it is weak as the people of knowledge have indicated. However, whoever has the habit of fasting the 13th, 14th and 15th (of every month), then he can continue and fast during Sha'baan as he fasts during the other months, without assuming anything special about the 15th of Sha'baan. Also, the Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) used to increase in fasting during this month (Sha'baan), however, he did not particularise the 15th day, rather proceeded as per norm.

Shaykh Ibn Fowzaan

al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa asla lahu - Page 614

Noorun alad-Darb Fataawa Shaykh Saalih Ibn Fowzaan - Volume 1, Page 87

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Giving sadaqah specifically on the night of 15th of Sha'baan

ref: http://www.fatwa-online.com/fataawa/innovations/celebrations/cel005/0001102_1.htm

Question: When my father was alive, he entrusted me to give sadaqah (charity) according to my means on the 15th of Sha'baan every year, and likewise I have been doing this ever since. However, some people have admonished me for doing so saying it is not permissible. So is giving sadaqah on the night of the 15th of Sha'baan permissible according to the willment of my father or not? Kindly advise us and may Allaah reward you with good.

Response: To specify the giving of sadaqah on the night of the 15th of Sha'baan every year is an innovation, and despite your father having entrusted you with that, it is not permissible. It is befitting you give this sadaqah without specifying the night of the 15th of Sha'baan, rather do so every year and in whichever month, but without particularising any one month (on a consistent basis). However, it is permissible to do so in the month of Ramadhaan (for the evidence which indicates so).

And with Allaah lies all success and may Allaah send prayers and salutations upon our Prophet (sal-Allaahu `alayhe wa sallam) and his family and his companions.

The Permanent Committee for Islaamic Research and Fataawa

al-Bid'u wal-Muhdathaat wa maa laa Asla lahu - Page 611

Fataawa al-Lajnah ad-Daa.imah lil-Buhooth al-'Ilmiyyah wal-Iftaa. - Fatwa No. 9760

Word of the Day, Issue #060

council, an assembly = (majlis) مَجْلِس

Plural: مَجَالِس 
Associated verb: to sit جَلَسَ (يَجْلِسُ) - جُلُوْسًا

Examples

يَا أَيّهَا الّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا قِيلَ لَكُمْ تَفَسّحُوا فِي الْمَجَالِسِ فَافْسَحُوا يَفْسَحِ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ O ye who believe! When ye are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room: (ample) room will God provide for you - Quran, 58:11

عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى ، أَنّ رَسُولَ الله صَلّى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ قَالَ : إِذا مَرّ أَحَدُكُمْ فِي مَجْلِسٍ أَوْ سُوقٍ ، وَبِيَدِهِ نَبْلٌ ، فَلْيَأْخُذْ بِنِصالِهَا ، ثُمّ لِيَأْخُذْ بِنِصالِهَا ، ثُمّ لِيَأْخُذْ بِنِصالِهَا On the authority of Abu Musa, that the Prophet, God bless him and grant him peace, said, "When one of you passes through an assembly (of people) or a market, and he is holding arrows, let him grasp them by their arrow-head, again let him grasp them by their arrow-head, again let him grasp them by their arrow-head" - Muslim

حَلّ مَجْلِسُ الوُزَرَاءِ الْبَاكِسْتَانِيّ بَعْدَ الْحُكْمِ بِعَدَمِ أَهْلِيّةِ رَئِيْسِهِ The Pakistani cabinet (lit. the council of ministers) has been dissolved following the judgement against the eligibility of its Prime Minister - BBC News, Arabic

Did you know...

مَجْلِس is an example of a noun of place and time, which are formed by taking the root letters of a verb (in this case جلس ), and putting them on the morphological template مَفْعَل or مَفْعِل . So literally مَجْلِس means the the sitting-place. By extension (in this, case, synendoche, which is a type of figure of speech which, amongst other things, can be used to refer to the contents of a thing by their container, e.g. "would you like a cup", where "cup" is being used for "cup of tea"), it can also mean the people, or the gathering, at a particular sitting place, and hence an assembly.

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Word of the Day, Issue #060

council, an assembly = (majlis) مَجْلِس

Plural: مَجَالِس 
Associated verb: to sit جَلَسَ (يَجْلِسُ) - جُلُوْسًا

Examples

يَا أَيّهَا الّذِينَ آمَنُوا إِذَا قِيلَ لَكُمْ تَفَسّحُوا فِي الْمَجَالِسِ فَافْسَحُوا يَفْسَحِ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ O ye who believe! When ye are told to make room in the assemblies, (spread out and) make room: (ample) room will God provide for you - Quran, 58:11

عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى ، أَنّ رَسُولَ الله صَلّى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ قَالَ : إِذا مَرّ أَحَدُكُمْ فِي مَجْلِسٍ أَوْ سُوقٍ ، وَبِيَدِهِ نَبْلٌ ، فَلْيَأْخُذْ بِنِصالِهَا ، ثُمّ لِيَأْخُذْ بِنِصالِهَا ، ثُمّ لِيَأْخُذْ بِنِصالِهَا On the authority of Abu Musa, that the Prophet, God bless him and grant him peace, said, "When one of you passes through an assembly (of people) or a market, and he is holding arrows, let him grasp them by their arrow-head, again let him grasp them by their arrow-head, again let him grasp them by their arrow-head" - Muslim

حَلّ مَجْلِسُ الوُزَرَاءِ الْبَاكِسْتَانِيّ بَعْدَ الْحُكْمِ بِعَدَمِ أَهْلِيّةِ رَئِيْسِهِ The Pakistani cabinet (lit. the council of ministers) has been dissolved following the judgement against the eligibility of its Prime Minister - BBC News, Arabic

Did you know...

مَجْلِس is an example of a noun of place and time, which are formed by taking the root letters of a verb (in this case جلس ), and putting them on the morphological template مَفْعَل or مَفْعِل . So literally مَجْلِس means the the sitting-place. By extension (in this, case, synendoche, which is a type of figure of speech which, amongst other things, can be used to refer to the contents of a thing by their container, e.g. "would you like a cup", where "cup" is being used for "cup of tea"), it can also mean the people, or the gathering, at a particular sitting place, and hence an assembly.

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Word of the Day, Issue #061

Word of the Day, Issue #061

to stand, rise = (qaama) قَامَ (يَقُوْمُ) - قِيَامًا

Associated adjective: standing قَائِم

Examples

إِنّ الْمُنَافِقِينَ يُخَادِعُونَ الله وَهُوَ خَادِعُهُمْ وَإِذَا قَامُوا إِلَى الصّلاةِ قَامُوا كُسَالَى يُرَاءُونَ النّاسَ وَلَا يَذْكُرُونَ الله إلا قَلِيلًا Lo! the hypocrites seek to beguile God, but it is He Who beguileth them. When they stand up to worship they perform it languidly and to be seen of men, and are mindful of God but little; - Quran, 4:142

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنّ رَسُولَ الله صَلّى الله عَلَيْهِ وَسَلّمَ قَال : مَنْ قَامَ رَمَضَانَ إِيْمَانًا واحْتِسَابًا ، غُفِرَ لَهُ مَا تَقَدّمَ مِنْ ذَنْبِهِ On the authority of Abu Hurayrah, that the Messenger of God, God bless him and grant him peace, said, "Whoever stands (for prayer in the nights) in Ramadan, his past sins will be forgiven." - al-Bukhari

لِمَاذا قَامَتِ الثّورَاتُ الْعَرَبِيّةُ وَهَلْ مُحَرّكُها هُوَ ظُلْمُ الشّعُوْبِ ؟ Why did the Arab revolutions arise, and was the driving factor the oppression of the people? - al-Jazeera, Arabic

Did you know...

قَام is very often used with the prepositional complement ب , which changes its meaning to to undertake something, e.g. قَامَ بِالأَمْر he undertook the affair, and قَامَ بِالْيَتِيْم he took charge of the orphan.

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A Practical Illustration of the Quality of Al-Amaanah (Returning the Trust) From Abdullah Ibn Al-Mubaarak

Al-Hasan bin Arafah said: Ibn al-Mubarak said to me, "I borrowed a pen in the land of Shaam and then went to return it. However, when I approached Marw (after leaving Shaam), I noticed it was still with me [he must have forgotten]. So I returned to Shaam until I returned it to its owner." Al-Siyar of al-Dhahabi (8/395).

Updated schedule for the lessons at Darul Qura'an wal Hadeeth Perlis Malaysia

Teacher: Brother AHMAD BANAJAH(Ahmad Ibn Umar Ibn Abdurrahman Banajah al-Hadrami al-Yemeni)

Language: ENGLISH

Latest timetable has been updated on 6 Sha'baan 1433 , corresponding to the 26th of June, 2012 م

Note: Local Malaysian Time is +8GMT

Timetable For The Duroos

GENERAL CLASS

LESSONS	DAY	LOCAL TIME
BULOOGH UL MARAM	MONDAY-WEDNESDAY	8.00 p.m – 9.00 p.m
MUHADARAH	FRIDAY	8.00 p.m – 9.00 p.m
MANHAJ	SUNDAY	1.30 p.m - 2.00 p.m

Attend the class through the following route:  *PALTALK: RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY>ISLAM>DARUL QURAN WAL HADEETH PERLIS MALAYSIA 

CLASS FOR SISTERS (ENGLISH)

LESSONS	DAY	LOCAL TIME
FIQH	WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY	6.30 p.m -    7.00 p.m

 THESE DUROOS ARE ASLO CONDUCTED VIA PALTALK. PLEASE FOLLOW THE SAME ROUTE ABOVE TO ENTER THE CLASS

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Jazakallahu Khair 

Numerous Bid’ah (Innovation) in the Month of Rajab

بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

 إِنَّ عِدَّةَ الشُّهُورِ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ اثْنَا عَشَرَ شَهْراً فِي كِتَابِ اللَّهِ يَوْمَ خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ مِنْهَا أَرْبَعَةٌ حُرُمٌ ذَلِكَ الدِّينُ الْقَيِّمُ فَلا تَظْلِمُوا فِيهِنَّ أَنْفُسَكُمْ

“Verily, the number of months with Allaah is twelve months (in a year), so it was ordained by Allaah on the Day when He created the heavens and the earth; of them four (Dhul-Qadah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab) are Sacred. That is the right religion, so wrong not yourselves therein.” 9:36

Numerous Bid’ah (Innovation) in the Month of Rajab

http://ashabulhadith.com/Khutbaat/Khutbaat_MP3/167.mp3

-click the above Urdu audio link-

All praise is due to the Rabb of the worlds, and May Allaah exalt the mention on His chosen Prophet Muhammad (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam), and upon his family, his Companions, and those who truly follow them until the Day of Judgment.

Allaah has commanded us to give special attention to the sanctity of these four months (Dhul-Qadah, Dhul-Hijjah, Muharram and Rajab), and refrain from committing sins in them and not to violate the laws of Allaah, upon us is to respect and honor the sacred months. However, we find numerous innovations widespread among the general masses especially with regards to the month of Rajab.

Aayesha (radi allaahu anha) reported : the Messenger of (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) said : “Whoever innovates something in this matter of ours [i.e., Islam] that is not a part of it, will have it rejected.” (Related by both Imaam Al-Bukhari & Imaam Muslim) In another narration “Whoever does an action which is not a part of this matter of ours will have it rejected.” (Related by Imaam Muslim)

The various innovations which are common in this sacred month of Rajab :

1. Celebrating Prophet’s Night Journey (Isra' and Mi'raaj)
2. Kunday (Preparing & Distributing kheer puri)
3. Performing Salaat al-Raghaaib
4. Observing Voluntary Fast
5. Visiting Graves 
6. Frequently Performing Umrah

Now, let us examine the reality of the above practices.

1. Celebrating Prophet’s Night Journey (Isra' and Mi'raaj)

This innovation takes place during the twenty-seventh night of Rajab with extra acts of worship such as Qiyaam al-Layl (voluntary night prayer). In some celebrations you will also find haram (forbidden) acts such as mixing of men and women, singing and music. It is a fact that there is no authentic proof that the Isra’ and Mi’raaj happened on this date according to many great scholars,  Further, even if it were proven, there is no excuse for holding celebrations on this date, because nothing of the kind has been reported from the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) or from his companions, may Allaah be pleased with them, or from any of the Salaf (early generations) of this Ummah. If it were a good thing, they would surely have done it before us.

2. Konday (Preparing & Distributing kheer puri)

Distributing special type of Sweets among friends, neighbors and relatives after reciting some verses and prayers on them. This practice is very common in Indian subcontinent, based on a fabricated story which as no base in the deen of Allaah.

3. Salaat al-Raghaaib

This prayer has been introduced in the month of Rajab, done on the night of the first Friday in Rajab, between Maghrib and ‘Isha’, and is preceded by fasting on the first Thursday of Rajab. Salaat al-raghaaib was first introduced 480 AH. There is no authentic report that the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) did it, or any of his companions, or any of the best generations or Imaams. This alone is sufficient to prove that it is a reprehensible innovation.

The scholars of Ahlus-Sunnah have warned against it and pointed out that it is innovation and misguidance.

Imaam Ibn al-Haaj (rahim'ullaah) said in al-Madkhal (1/294) “Among the innovations that have been introduced in this noble month (i.e., Rajab) is that on the night of the first Friday thereof, they pray Salaat al-Raghaa’ib in the mosques, and they gather in some mosques and do this innovation openly in the mosques with an imam and congregation, as if it is a prescribed prayer… the view of Imaam Maalik (rahim'ullaah) is that it is makrooh to do this prayer, because it was not done by those who came before, and all goodness is to be found in following them (may Allaah be pleased with them). End quote.

Imaam Al-Nawawi (rahim'ullaah) said in al-Majmoo’ (3/548) “The prayer which is known as Salaat al-Raghaaib, which is twelve rakahs that are offered between Maghrib and ‘Isha’ on the night of the first Friday in Rajab, and praying one hundred rakahs on the night ofNusf Shabaan (halfway through Islamic month Shabaan) are both reprehensible innovations. No one should be deceived by the fact that they are mentioned in Qoot al-Quloob and Ihya’ ‘Uloom al-Deen, or by the hadeeth which is quoted in these two books, because all of that is false. No one should be deceived by some of those Imaams who were confused about the ruling on these prayers and wrote essays stating that they are mustahabb(recommended), for they are mistaken in that. Imaam Abu Muhammad ‘Abd al-Rahmaan ibn Isma’eel al-Maqdisi wrote a valuable book showing that they are false, and he did well in that, may Allaah have mercy on him”. End quote.

4. Observing Voluntary Fast

There is no saheeh (authentic) report from the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) or from the Sahaabah to indicate that there is any particular virtue in fasting during Rajab. The fasting that is prescribed in Rajab is the same as that prescribed in other months, namely fasting on Mondays and Thursdays, and the three days of al-Beed, fasting alternate days.

Umar (radi allaah anhu) used to forbid fasting in Rajab because it involved resemblance to the Jaahiliyyah (Ignorance). It was reported that Kharashah Ibn al-Harr said : I saw Umar (radi allaah anhu) smacking the hands of those who fasted in Rajab until they reached out for food, and he was saying, This is a month which was venerated in the Jaahiliyyah. refer : al-Irwaa’, 957; Shaykh Albaani (rahim'ullaah) said : it is saheeh

Haafiz Ibn Hajar (rahim'ullaah) said : ”No saheeh hadith that may be used as evidence has been narrated concerning the virtues of the month of Rajab or fasting this month or fasting in any specific part of it, or observing Qiyaam al-Layl specifically during this month. Imaam Abu Ismaaeel al-Harawi al-Haafiz has already stated this before me, and we have narrated this from others also.” refer : tabayyun al-Ajab bimaa wurida fi fadl rajab

5. Visiting graves

Many people visit graves specially in Rajab, with the belief that it brings goodness to those there in and it’s an act of greater reward, but there is absolutely nothing in Shar’iah(Islamic Law) that recommends such an act, and doing so does not entail any reward better than that entailed by visiting graves on any other ordinary day.

6. Performing Frequent Umrah

There is no report to prove that the Prophet (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) performed Umrah in Rajab, rather that was denied by Aayesha (radi allaahu anha), who said :” The Messenger of Allaah (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam) never performed Umrah in Rajab” Narrated in Bukhaari, 1776; Muslim, 1255

Shaykh Muhammad Ibn Ibraaheem (rahim'ullaah) said in his Fataawaa : “As for singling out some of the days of Rajab for any kind of good deed, ziyaarah (visiting the House of Allaah, the Kabah) 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 Shar’iah is wrong; no time is to be regarded as better than any other except in cases where the Shar’iah  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.”

We ask Allaah to protect us from all types of innovations and make us amongst those who correctly follow the Sunnah of Allaah’s Messenger (sallallaahu `alayhe wa sallam).

 “And whosoever contradicts and opposes the Messenger Muhammad (sallallaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) after the right path has been shown clearly to him, and follow other than the believers way, We shall keep him in the path he has chosen, and burn him in the hell-what and evil destination (4 : 115)