Rajab is the Month of Allah—Habib Umar
By Shaykh Habib Umar bin Hafidh
Seeking Forgiveness and Strength in the Month of Rajab
Rajab, the seventh month of the Muslim calendar, is the month of Allah. It is singular as it is neither preceded nor followed by another holy month. For this and many other reasons Habib Umar encourages the Umma to ask for forgiveness and strength in this blessed month.
Habib Umar’s Message
Sayyidi Habib Umar bin Hafidh (Allah protect him and benefit us by him) said:
We would love for our brethren in faith, male and female, young and old to plead with Allah during the blessed month of Rajab by reciting the following Quranic prayer for forgiveness which also contains a prayer for the Muslims.
ربَّنَا اغْفِرْ لَنَا ذُنُوبَنَا وَإِسْرَافَنَا فِي أَمْرِنَا وَثَبِّتْ أَقْدَامَنَا وانصُرْنَا عَلَى الْقَوْمِ الْكَافِرِينَ
Rabbana ’ghfirlana dhunubana wa israfana fi amrina wa thabbit aqdamana wa ’nsurna ‘ala ’l-qawmi ’l-kafirin
“Our Lord! Forgive our sins and excesses, make our steps firm, and grant us victory over the disbelieving people.” [Quran, 3:147]
We hope that we will swiftly see the results of this prayer, as Allah mentioned in the Quran regarding the followers of previous Prophets:
“So Allah gave them the reward of this world and the excellent reward of the Hereafter. For Allah loves the good-doers.” (3:148).
We should aim to recite this verse at least 3,000 times this month. Better than this would be 5,000 or even 7,000 and the best would be 10,000 and those who do more will be given more.
May Allah accept us all.
Some Virtues of Rajab
The virtues of Rajab are many. The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said:
“Rajab is the month of Allah, Sha‘ban is my month, and Ramadan is the month of my Umma.” [Suyuti, al-Jami‘ al-Saghir]
When Rajab entered he, Allah bless him and give him peace, would say:
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا في رَجَبٍ وَ شَعْبَانَ وَ بَلِّغْنا رَمَضَانَ
Allahumma barik lana fi Rajabin wa Sha‘bana wa ballighna Ramadan
“O Allah bless us in Rajab and Sha‘ban and enable us to reach Ramadan.” [Ahmad; Bayhaqi; Tabarani]
May Allah bless this Umma with forgiveness and strength and deliver it to Ramadan in the best of health and faith.
Source: muwasala.org
