Introduction: The Day the Earth Was Spread The land rose above the water (with which the earth was covered) beginning from the Kaaba. “Dahw al-Ardh” is celebrated as the day when Allah (SWT) spreads and prepares the earth, making it suitable for life and habitation. Quran 79:30 mentions it: “And the earth, moreover, hath He… Continue reading 25th Dhul Qa’dah: Dahw al-Ardh – The Spreading of the Earth
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24th Dhul Hijjah: The Day of Al-Mubahala – Victory of Truth
Introduction: A Day of Divine Manifestation On the twenty-fourth of Dhu al-Hijjah, the Holy Prophet (PBUH) invited the Christians of Najran that each party would invoke Almighty Allah’s curse upon the liars among them so that the truthful party would be distinguished and the lying party would be cursed. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) put on… Continue reading 24th Dhul Hijjah: The Day of Al-Mubahala – Victory of Truth
Eid al-Ghadir : The Greatest Eid – 18th Dhul Hijjah
Introduction: The Day That Perfected the Faith The caravan returning from the Hajjatul-Widdah (The Final Pilgrimage) of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) was halted unexpectedly. The archangel Jibreel (Gabriel) had come with the message from Allah: “O Apostle! Deliver what has been revealed to you from your Lord, and if… Continue reading Eid al-Ghadir : The Greatest Eid – 18th Dhul Hijjah
The Miraculous Power of Ziyarat-e-Ashura – A Gateway to Divine Mercy
Introduction In a world overwhelmed by trials, injustice, and spiritual emptiness, there exists a sacred prayer that echoes the unwavering stand of truth against tyranny — Ziyarat-e-Ashura. More than just a recitation, it is a spiritual declaration of allegiance to Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his noble companions who gave their lives in the plains of… Continue reading The Miraculous Power of Ziyarat-e-Ashura – A Gateway to Divine Mercy
15th Dhul Hijjah – Wiladat of Imam Ali al-Naqi (AS)
Imam Ali ibn Muhammad al-Naqi (AS) – The 10th Imam Name: Ali Title: al-Hadi; al-Naqi (the Guide; the Pure) Kunya: Abu al-Hasan (al-Thalith/the 3rd) Father: Muhammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (Peace be upon him) Mother: Summana (Lady Samana al-Maghribiyya) Born: 15th Dhu al-Hijjah, 212 AH/827 CE (2nd Rajab according to different narration) in the Holy City… Continue reading 15th Dhul Hijjah – Wiladat of Imam Ali al-Naqi (AS)
9th Dhul Hijjah – Day of Arafah: The Day of Mercy
The Essence of Arafah: The Day of Mercy Although it is not included with the feasts of Islam, the ninth of Dhu’l-Hijjah is one of the great feast days in Islam. On this day, Almighty Allah commanded His servants to obey and worship Him. He thus extended for them the tables of His benevolence and… Continue reading 9th Dhul Hijjah – Day of Arafah: The Day of Mercy
8th Dhul Hijjah – Yawm al-Tarwiyah: Imam Hussain Leaves Makkah
The 8th of Dhul Hijjah: Yawm al-Tarwiyah — The Day of Quenching Thirst The 8th of Dhul Hijjah, known as Yawm al-Tarwiyah, holds a unique and layered significance. While it marks the first day of Hajj rituals — when pilgrims depart toward Mina — for the followers of the Ahlul Bayt, this day carries an… Continue reading 8th Dhul Hijjah – Yawm al-Tarwiyah: Imam Hussain Leaves Makkah
7th Dhul Hijjah – Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS)
7th Day of Dhu al-Hijjah The 7th of Dhu al-Hijjah is a day of deep sorrow and spiritual reflection, as it marks the Martyrdom (Shahadat) of the 5th Holy Imam, Muhammad al-Baqir (as) in the year 114 AH. Because it is a day of mourning during the sacred “Ten Nights,” the Amaal (devotional acts) combine… Continue reading 7th Dhul Hijjah – Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (AS)
Dhul Hijjah: Complete Guide to 12th Islamic Month & First 10 Days
Introduction Dhu al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. Being one of the four sacred months during which war is forbidden, it is the month in which the Hajj (pilgrimage) takes place as well as Eid al-Adha (The Festival of the Sacrifice). The Arabic name of the month, Dhu al-Hijjah, means… Continue reading Dhul Hijjah: Complete Guide to 12th Islamic Month & First 10 Days
Event of Mubahala: 24 Dhul Hijjah Story & Quranic Significance
Introduction The Event of Mubahala on 24th Dhu’l-Hijjah is a key event in Islamic history in which Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Christian delegations from Najran met in order to do mubahala (imprecation — a confrontation where God’s curse is invoked on whichever side holds false beliefs) to reveal who is truthful and who is lying… Continue reading Event of Mubahala: 24 Dhul Hijjah Story & Quranic Significance