Introduction to Safar Safar is the second month of the Islamic calendar. In the pre-Islamic era of ignorance (Jahiliyyah), the month of Safar was not considered sacred, whereas warfare and fighting were prohibited during the sacred months. After the month of Muharram ended and Safar began, people would turn toward battles and leave their homes… Continue reading Safar
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Muharram
Introduction to Muharram Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and one of the four sacred months that Allah has granted special sanctity. The Holy Qur’an explicitly mentions their sacred nature: “Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the Book of Allah, from the day He created the… Continue reading Muharram
Ramadan
Introduction to Ramadan Ramadan is the only month Allah names directly in the Qur’an: “The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an, a guidance for the people and clear proofs of guidance and criterion.” (Qur’an 2:185)[1] For Shi’a Muslims, this sacred month carries special weight. Beyond fasting and prayer, Ramadan marks the martyrdom… Continue reading Ramadan