Rajab is the Month of God
The three most sacred months of the Islamic year are Rajab, Shaban and Ramadan. Rajab is the month of Allah, Shaban is the month of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, Ramadan is the month of the jamaad, the community, and we try as much as possible to stay together, break the fast together and pray tarawih, the evening prayer of Ramadan together.
The month of Rajab is a month of forgiveness and fasting, a month that is likened, in a hadith to winds that bring clouds, while Sha’aban is like the month where rain clouds gather, and Ramadhan is the month that the rain falls. These three holy months are very important for all those aspiring for nearness to Allah.
In general, during the holy month of Rajab it is good to recite 16,000 times Ya Latif; to pray in honor of this month another 30 Rakaat, during the month or all at once. The 27th day falls on the night of Miraj, the ascension into heaven, and it is good to observe the fast on that day, to stay awake at night and to do the dhikr or pray.
The holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: “The month of Rajab is the great month of Allah, not related to other months in respect and meaning; the war during this month is prohibited; in truth, Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha’aban is my month and Ramadan the month of my Ummah; whoever fasts a day in the month of Rajab will be granted the great reward of Ridwan (become angel in heaven; the wrath of Allah will be removed and a gate of hell will be closed. Fasting is one of the most recommended practices during this spiritual season.”
Prophet (s.a.w.s.) also said, “Whoever fasts the entire month of Rajab, will be granted three gifts: forgiveness from past sins, protection for the rest of his life, and he will be saved from thirst on Judgement day.” When a Companion (Sahabah) told the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) that he could not fast the entire month due to his old age, the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) advised him to fast at least one day in the beginning, one day in the middle and one day at the end of the month. “Whoever fasts for one day at the beginning, for one day in the middle, and for one day at the end of the holy Rajab, the reward is as if he fasted the whole of Rejab and it is given to him.”
Source: http://www.sufiway.eu/the-holy-months-rajab-shaban-ramadan/
The month of Rajab is a month of forgiveness and fasting, a month that is likened, in a hadith to winds that bring clouds, while Sha’aban is like the month where rain clouds gather, and Ramadhan is the month that the rain falls. These three holy months are very important for all those aspiring for nearness to Allah.
In general, during the holy month of Rajab it is good to recite 16,000 times Ya Latif; to pray in honor of this month another 30 Rakaat, during the month or all at once. The 27th day falls on the night of Miraj, the ascension into heaven, and it is good to observe the fast on that day, to stay awake at night and to do the dhikr or pray.
The holy Prophet (s.a.w.s.) said: “The month of Rajab is the great month of Allah, not related to other months in respect and meaning; the war during this month is prohibited; in truth, Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha’aban is my month and Ramadan the month of my Ummah; whoever fasts a day in the month of Rajab will be granted the great reward of Ridwan (become angel in heaven; the wrath of Allah will be removed and a gate of hell will be closed. Fasting is one of the most recommended practices during this spiritual season.”
Prophet (s.a.w.s.) also said, “Whoever fasts the entire month of Rajab, will be granted three gifts: forgiveness from past sins, protection for the rest of his life, and he will be saved from thirst on Judgement day.” When a Companion (Sahabah) told the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) that he could not fast the entire month due to his old age, the Prophet (s.a.w.s.) advised him to fast at least one day in the beginning, one day in the middle and one day at the end of the month. “Whoever fasts for one day at the beginning, for one day in the middle, and for one day at the end of the holy Rajab, the reward is as if he fasted the whole of Rejab and it is given to him.”
Source: http://www.sufiway.eu/the-holy-months-rajab-shaban-ramadan/