Islamic Holidays

In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

“BISMILLAHIR-RAHMANIR-RAHIM”

Hijri New Year - Islamic new year that starts on the first day of the month Muharram (Muslim calendar). The current year is 1434.

Mawlid al-Nabi

The birthday of the Muslim Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It’s on the 12th day of the month Rabi al-Awwal (Muslim calendar). The prophet was born on April, 570 (CE).

Ramadan

Is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, it lasts 29 or 30 days. It’s an Islamic month of fasting in which Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, engage in sexual activity from sunrise to sunset.

Laylat al-Qadr

Also known as the Night of Destiny, Night of Power, Night of Value, Night of Decree or Night of Measures. This night is better than a thousand months. It’s a special night in the month of Ramadan in which the first Qur’an verse was revealed.

Lailat al-Miraj

It is a Muslim holiday that commemorates the nightin which the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in a single night took the journey from Mecca to the “Farthest Mosque” in Jerusalem (Al Aqsa), where he lead other prophets in prayer. The Prophet then ascends to heaven where he speaks to Allah (SWT) and receives instructions regarding the five daily prayers that all Muslims must observe.

Eid-al-Fitr

Is a Muslim holiday that lasts three days, it celebrates the conclusion of the month of Ramadan (the Islamic holy month of fasting).

Eid-al-Adha

Eid al-Adha (Festival of Sacrifice) or “Greater Eid” is Muslim holiday that commemorate the willingness of Abraham (Ibrahim PBUH) to sacrifice his own son Ishmael (Ismail PBUH) as an act of commitment, obedience to Allah (SWT). God spared Ishmael and provide him a sheep to sacrifice instead of his son.

Laylatul-Baraat (Mid-Sha’ban)

Laylatul-Baraat is in the fifteenth night of the month Sha’ban, the eight month of the Islamic lunar calendar.

Ashura - Day of Ashura

Is on the 10^th day of the month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. The word “Ashura” literally means “the tenth day” (ten is translated as “Ashara” in the Arabic language).

Sunni adherents commemorate it through optional fasting (its recommended to fast on the 9th and 10th of Muharram), the reason given for the fast is because the Prophet Musa PBUH (Moses) fasted that day to express gratitude to God for liberating the Jews from their enemy in Egypt.

The Shi’a adherents commemorate the day by mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Karbala.

The day of Arafah

Day of Arafah (on the 9th of the month Dhu’I-Hijja) - During one day of the Hajj, pilgrims gather at hillside and plain of Arafat called Mount Arafa to seek God’s mercy, and Muslims everywhere fast that day.

Jumu’ah-tul-Wida

Its the last Friday of the month of Ramadan – The last Jummah prayer in Ramadan.

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Qur’an Soorah
“Whatever of good reaches you, is from Allah, but whatever of evil befalls you, is from yourself. And We have sent you (Muhammad SAW) as a Messenger to mankind, and Allah is Sufficient as a Witness.”
Qur'an (4:79)
“Say to those who have disbelieved, if they cease (from disbelief) their past will be forgiven. But if they return (to hostility), then the examples of those (punished) before them have already proceeded (as a warning).”
Qur'an (8:38)
“Do they not see the birds above them with wings outspread and (sometimes) folded in? None holds them except the Most Merciful. Surely it is He Who watches over all things.”
Qur'an (67:19)
“O Adam! Dwell you and your wife in the Paradise and eat both freely in abundance from wherever you will, but come not near this tree or you both will be of the unjust. ”
Qur'an (2:35)
“And when they come to you, they say, "We believe." But they have entered with disbelief (in their hearts), and they have certainly left with it. And Allah is most knowing of what they were concealing.”
Qur'an (5:61)
“And to Him belongs whatever exists in the night and the day, and He is the All-Hearing, the All-Knowing. "
Qur'an (6:13)
"He is Who has created you from clay, and then has decreed a stated term (for you to die). And there is with Him another determined term (for you to be resurrected), yet you doubt (in the Resurrection).”
Qur'an (6:2)
“And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him. And if He touches you with goodness, then He is over all things capable.”
Qur'an (6:17)
“You who have believed, fear Allah and seek the means (of nearness) to Him and strive in His cause that you may succeed.”
Qur'an (5:35)
“It is He who made the earth tame for you, so walk among its slopes and eat of His provision and to Him is the resurrection.”
Qur'an (67:15)
“(And) who created seven heavens in layers. You do not see in the creation of the Most Merciful any inconsistency. So return (your) vision (to the sky), do you see any breaks?"
Qur'an (67:3)
“This is the Book (the Qur'an) about which there is no doubt, a guidance for those conscious of Allah.”
Qur'an (2:2)
“With power We did construct the heaven. and indeed, We are (its) expander.”
Qur'an (51:47)
"For men is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, and for women is a share of what the parents and close relatives leave, be it little or much - an obligatory share. "
Qur'an (4:7)
“How can you disbelieve in Allah? When you were lifeless and He brought you to life, then He will cause you to die and again will bring you to life (on the Day of Resurrection) and then unto Him you will return.”
Qur'an (2:28)
“Indeed, it is We who sent down the Qur'an, and indeed We Ourselves are its Guardians (from corruption).”
Qur'an (15:9)
“When you look at the mountains, you think that they are standing still. But they are moving like clouds. Such is the artistry of God, who disposes of all things in perfect order. He is indeed fully aware of what you do.”
Qur'an (27:88)
"If you avoid the major sins which you are forbidden, We will remove from you your lesser sins and admit you to a noble entrance (into Paradise)."
Qur'an (4:31)
“And among us are Muslims (in submission to Allah), and among us are the unjust. And whoever has become Muslim (those) have sought out the right course.”
Qur'an (72:14)
“And though We had mercy on them and removed the distress which was upon them, still they would persist in their transgression, wandering blindly.”
Qur'an (23:75)
“And (remember) when the angels said: "O Maryam (Mary)! Indeed Allah has chosen you, purified and chosen you above the women of the worlds.”
Qur'an (3:42)
“And It is He, Who has created for you the sense of hearing (ears), sight (eyes), and hearts (understanding), little are you grateful.”
Qur'an (23:78)
“When you are greeted with a greeting, greet in return with one better than it, or at least return it equally. Indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant."
Qur'an (4:86)
“And of mankind, there are some (hypocrites) who say: "We believe in Allah and the Last Day" while in fact they don't believe.”
Qur'an (2:8)
“Who has made the earth a resting place for you and the sky ceiling, and sent down water (rain) from the sky thereby fruits as provision for you. So do not attribute to Allah equals while you know that there is nothing similar to Him.”
Qur'an (2:22)
“Our Lord, surely You will gather mankind together on the Day about which there is no doubt. Indeed, Allah does not fail in His promise.”
Qur'an (3:9)
"And mankind was not but one community (united in religion), but (then) they differed…"
Qur'an (10:19)
“Whoever intercedes for a good cause will have the reward therefore, and whoever intercedes for an evil cause will have a share of its burden. Indeed, Allah is ever, over all things, an Accountant.”
Qur'an (4:85)
“And whoever does evil or wrongs himself but then seeks Allah's Forgiveness, he will find Allah Forgiving and Merciful.”
Qur'an (4:110)
“And be not like those who say: “We have heard” but they hear not.”
Qur'an (8:21)
"And give to the orphans their properties and do not substitute the defective (of your own) for the good (of theirs). And do not consume their properties into your own. Indeed, that is ever a great sin."
Qur'an (4:2)
“And when we heard the guidance, we believed in it. And whoever believes in his Lord will not fear deprivation or burden.”
Qur'an (72:13)
Say, "Have you ever considered that if your water was to become sunken (into the earth), then who could supply you with flowing water?"
Qur'an (67:30)
“And do not argue on behalf of those who deceive themselves. Indeed, Allah does not love the one who is a habitually sinful deceiver.”
Qur'an (4:107)
“It is He Who has sent down upon you (Muhammad SAW), the true Book (the Qur'an) confirming what was before it. And He revealed the Taurat (Torah) and the Injeel (Gospel).”
Qur'an (3:3)
“So because of what they said, Allah rewarded them with gardens under which rivers flow (in Paradise), wherein they abide eternally. And that is the reward of doers of good.”
Qur'an (5:85)
“All praises and thanks are to Allah, Who (Alone) created the heavens and the earth, and originated the darkness and the light, yet those who disbelieve hold others as equal with their Lord. ”
Qur'an (6:1)

Islamic Holidays

In the Name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

“BISMILLAHIR-RAHMANIR-RAHIM”

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