Rajab

Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (as) succeeded his father Imam Zayn al-Abidin as the fifth Imam. His mother, Fatima Umm Abdallah, was the daughter of Hasan ibn Ali, making him the first Imam who descended from both grandsons of Prophet Muhammad, Imam Hasan and Husayn. He was born on 1st Rajab 57 …

Imam Mohammad Taqi Al Jawad (as) lived the shortest life amongst the 12 Imams. Martyred at the young and tender age of 25! Due to the growing hostility of Bani Abbas towards the Imams of Ahlul Bayt (as). One can only imagine the political climate and how hard it was …

The ninth Shiite Imam Mohammad Taqi al-Jawad (as) was born on the 9th in the blessed month of Rajab. He is adorned with the title of ‘Jawad’ meaning someone who is exceedingly and extremely generous and benevolent. He would insist his children not to leave the house without some dinars …

Modesty One day Imam Musa Kadhim was passing by the tent of a Nomad who was a black man. He went up to him and said “Salam-Alaikum”, in a warm and friendly manner. Upon leaving he said good-bye to him in a very kind manner with these words: “If there …

1. Observe fast for 13, 14 & 15th of Rajab. 2. On the 15th after the sun passes the meridian, take bath and put on clean clothes. 3. Go into a very private place where no one can disturb you. 4. Pray 8 Rak-a’t Naafilah of zuhr prayers in 4 …

1. Ablution غسل. 2. Ziyaraat Imam Hussein bin Ali (A.S.) Ziyaraat Imam Hussein (A.S) Ziyaarat Ashura: Audio and Written Form 3. Pray Namaaz of Salman Farsi. A 10 Rakat Namaaz Pray in 5 sets of 2 rakat each .In every Rakat recite Surah Faatihah once, Surah Ikhlaas 3 times & …

1. Ablution غسل. 2. Being awaken the etire night for Praying. 3. Ziyaraat Imam Hussein bin Ali (A.S.) Ziyaraat Imam Hussein (A.S) Ziyaarat Ashura: Audio and Written Form 4. Pray the 6 Rak-a’t Namaaz in 3 sets of 2 Rak-a’t each (click here for details ) 5. 30 Rak-a”t Namaaz …

1. Fasting is very rewarding. 2. Whoever wishes to perform the Ritual(Amaal) of umma Dawood he should fast on this day. (Click here for more details ) 3. Birthday of our first Imam Ali (a.s). The 13th of the month of Rajab, twenty-three years before the migration of the Prophet …

1. Special Salaat: It is recommended to do the following two Rakaat Salaat on 13th night of Rajab, Shabaan or Ramadhan. Below is the description on how to perform this salaat: In every Rakaat read Surah Hamd (حمد) and Surah Yaseen (یس),Surah Ikhlaas (توحید) and Surah Mulk(تَبارَكَ المُلْكُ).   On …

Birth and Imamate Imam Muhammad Baqir (pbuh) was born in the 57th year of the Hijra, on Friday the first day of the month of Rajab, in the city of Medina. His honored father is Imam Sajjad (pbuh) and his revered mother, Fatima, daughter of Imam Hasan (pbuh). He was the only Imam who was Alawiite from both the side of the …