26/03/2022
*SUMMARY OF TODAY'S JUMU'A MESSAGE AT MASJID AL-IHSAN (3/25/2022)*
There are 12 months according to Allah's programming
4 Months are Sacred: Rajab, Dhul Qadah and Dhul Hijja
In Muhaarram, there are the first ten days including Ashurah Day wherein it is rewarding to fast.
In Rajab, there is the 27th Night known as Night of Ascension. Allah answers prayers in it most.
In Dhul Qadah, people go for Umrah and prepare for main Hajj rites.
In Dhul Hijjah, people respond to the call of Allah by performing Hajj. There is in it a very special day called Arafah Day. There is Nahr Day and the Days of Tashreeq. The first ten days are special days and Allah answers prayers in them a lot.
According to Scholars, there are 4 Months of Excellence: Rabiul Awwal, Shaban, Ramadan and Shawwal.
In Rabiul Awwal, the best of mankind was sent to this world as a mercy to the universe.
In Shaban, there is the 15th Night known as Laykat Mubaraka or Nisf Shaban. It is a special night in which Allah answers prayers a lot. The Quran was revealed to Lahwul Mahfouz therein. The Holy Prophet fast more in Shaban but not completely as Ramadan.
In Ramadan, fasting is prescribed for all the believers, Quran was revealed from Lahwul Mahfouz to the Holy Prophet in piecemeal containing first five verses. Lailatul Qadri is gifted to mankind and it is better than 1000 months. Good Deeds are more rewarding in manifolds.
In Shawwal, there is the special Eid Day to commemorate end of Ramadan fast and show gratitude to Allah for guiding us.