*** Rajab - An Important Spiritual Month ***
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, Shaban, and Ramadhan) are
unmatched
in their importance.
The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said: “Rajab is a great month of Allah, 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’aban 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 shall be distanced and a door of the Hell shall be
closed.”
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.
These are some useful points for this month:
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 (Estighfaar)
The Prophet (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‘ 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 ‘Qul-ho-wallaho Ahad‘ 100 times every Friday in
the month of Rajab.
Praise be to the Almighty and thanks to Him for
granting us yet another opportunity to cleanse
ourselves
of our sins and oversights.
*** Du'a for the Month of Rajab ***
The following du`a is recommended after the daily
obligatory prayers. The du`a, according to Shaykh
Abbas Qummi in Mafateehul Jinaan has been taught
by Imam Ja`far as-Sadiq(a).
Transliteration + Translation of Du`a.
Bismillahir-raHmaanir-raHeem.
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Allahumma Swalli `alaa muHammadinw wa-aali muHammad.
O Allah, bless Muhammad and his household.
Yaa man arjoohoo likulli khayr
O He from whom I can hope for all goodness
Wa-aamanu sakhaTahoo `inda kulli sharr
And I am safe from His anger at every evil.
Yaa manyu`Til-katheera bil-qaleel
O He who gives a lot in exchange of a little.
Yaa manyu`Tee man sa-alah
O He who gives to one who asks Him.
Yaa manyu`Tee man lam yas-alhu wa-mal-lam ya`rifhu taHannunam minhu waraHmah
O He who gives to one who does not ask Him and does
not know Him, Out of His affection and mercy.
A`tinee bimasalatee iyyaak
Give me, for my request is only to You alone,
Jamee`a khayrid-dunyaa wajamee`a khayril-aakhirah
All the good of this world and all the good of the
Hereafter.
WaSrif `annee bimas-alatee iyyaak
Keep away from me, for my request is only to You
alone,
Jamee`a sharrid-dunyaa washarril aakhirah
All the evil of this world and the evil of the Hereafter.
Fainnahoo ghayru manqooSin maa a`Tayt
For indeed it is not diminishing what is given by
You.
Wazidnee min faDhlika yaa Kareem
Increase (for) me from Your bounty, O The Generous.
(Then the 6th Imam held his beard in his left hand and gave a movement to the
index finger in his right hand saying :)
Yaa dhaljalaali walikraam
O The Sublime and The Distinguished,
Yadhanni`maai waljood
O The Bountiful and The Magnanimous,
Yadhal-manni waTTawl
O the Gracious and the Mighty,
Harrim shaybatee `alan-naar.
Save my grey hairs from the fire (of Hell).
*** A'amal of First Thursday of Rajab - Laylatur Raghaib - Thursday June 9,
2011 ***
1) Fast on the first Thursday of Rajab.
2) In the evening between Maghrib and Isha, perform
12 units (rak’ah) of prayer, in two’s
(ie two at a time). In each unit recite: Once
Sura al Fateha, Three times Sura al Qadr, & 12 times Sura al Tawheed (Ikhlas).
3) After the 12 units (rak’ah) are over, recite
70 times:
Salawat (while sitting): “Allahumma Salli `Ala Muhammad, Annabiyyil Ummiyi Wa
`Ala Aalihi”
Tasbih : 70 times in Sajdah: “Subbuhun Quddusun, Rabbul Mala`ikati Warruh”
Istighfar : 70 times while sitting: “Rabbigh-Fir, War-ham, Watajawaz `Amma
Ta’alamu, Innaka antal `aliyyul A`azam”
Tasbih : 70 times in Sijdah: “Subbuhun Quddusun, Rabbul Mala`ikati Warruh”
4) Then seek your needs, they will be granted, insha’Allah.
(Mafatihul Jinan, Pg 139 Arabic / Pg 466 Gujrati)
Benefits of A’amal-e-Laylatur Raghaib :
1) Forgiveness of a great many sins.
2) Safety from the troubles of the first night in
the grave, and shelter on the Day of
Resurrection,
after the Trumpet is blown. The Prayer will take
the shape of a fine, smiling person, and he will
enter the grave of one who performed it, with the
following words: “My dear friends, good news
for you! You are safe from all troubles!”
The dead one will ask: “But may I know please
who you are? I have never seen a face better than
yours; nor have I heard words sweeter than the
words
from your tongue; nor have I smelled a perfume
more
refreshing than from you!” “My dear,
I am the act which you performed on that
particular
night, month and year, and in that particular
country.
I have come tonight into your grave to reward
you,
and to remove your feelings of loneliness and
hopelessness.
And when the siren on the Day of Judgement will
be heard, will take you out, I will provide you
a cool cover over your head. So, be full of joy.
No goodness will be denied to you.”
The following site http://dubaijamaat.c.topica.com/maaoXQvab4Gh6bPGt49c/ has
details of the Amaals recommended on this Holy Month.
Wassalaam,
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