The Islamic Month of Rajab!!!!

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."

Assalaamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu How are you?

Insha’Allah, You are very well by ALLAH's blessing upon your life.

As you know we are in month of Rajab which is the month of Ejabat (Answering prayers) Insha’Allah. 

A good friend wrote to me on Rajab and that's what inspired my write up today!

RAJAB
Rajab is one of the four months declared sacred by Allah (SWT) in the Glorious Qur'an.

The month of Rajab, in its superabundant favors and benefits, reverence and sanctity, is next to none.  

Rajab is month of ALLAH SWT
Shaban is month of Rasoolollah SAW
Ramadan is month of Ummat (Nation) of Rasoolollah SAW

Insha’Allah Dua will be answered by Gracious Allah SWT in this precious month as long as we avoid from Haram things. 

Rajab also means the name of a River in Paradise, whiter than Milk and Sweeter than Honey. Who so observes fast (even one day) during the month of Rajab gets Allah's pleasure. It is believed that who so ever does, will drink from that River, whoever does 3 days fasting will go to paradise Insha’Allah. (Especially from Thursday to Saturday)

Hadith recommended that saying: "LA ILAHA ILLALLAH" and "Asteghfurullaha Wa Atubu Ilayk" every day in Rajab as much as possible as prophet SAW says: Rajab is the month of Esteghfar of my nation (Asking Forgiveness and repentance). 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). Try to  recite: "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. Also recite Surah Al-Ikhlas at least 100 times (1000 or 10000 times will accrue more rewards) in the month of Rajab.

Keep fast on any day in the month of Rajab. 

 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.

 Fazilat of Fasting in the Month of Rajab

 

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.
Below is a few lines prayer which we should read morning and night in every day of Rajab as below in blue colour:
 
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحيمِ

يا مَنْ اَرْجُوهُ لِكُلِّ خَيْر، وَآمَنَ سَخَطَهُ عِنْدَ كُلِّ شَرٍّ، يا مَنْ يُعْطِي الْكَثيرَ بِالْقَليلِ، يا مَنْ يُعْطي مَنْ سَأَلَهُ يا مَنْ يُعْطي مَنْ لَمْ يَسْأَلْهُ وَمَنْ لَمْ يَعْرِفْهُ تَحَنُّناً مِنْهُ وَرَحْمَةً، اَعْطِني بِمَسْأَلَتي اِيّاكَ جَميعَ خَيْرِ الدُّنْيا وَجَميعَ خَيْرِ الاْخِرَةِ، وَاصْرِفْ عَنّي بِمَسْأَلَتي اِيّاكَ جَميعَ شَرِّ الدُّنْيا وَشَرِّ الاْخِرَةِ، فَاِنَّهُ غَيْرُ مَنْقُوص ما اَعْطَيْتَ، وَزِدْني مِنْ فَضْلِكَ يا كَريمُ .

Another simple prayer is as written in picture

 

Hope your find this helpful, We pray to Allah (SWT) during this blessed month that we are able to supplicate to Him and that our supplications, 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 and the month of Ramadan - the month of peace and tranquility. Kindly remember, my parents as well as yours in your Dua (Prayers)

Thank you very much

Jazakhallahu khairan Lakum.