By Mawlana Mohammad Ibn Haroon Edited by IlmGate With the sighting of the crescent of Rajab, Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم would anticipate and begin preparations for the month of Ramadan. This is two months in advance! People “live to see” various accomplishments in their lives, but a believer “lives for” and yearns to witness sacred days like these. Rajab Du’a Sayyiduna Anas Ibn Malik رضي الله عنه reports that Rasulullah صلى الله عليه وسلم would recite the following supplication when the month of Rajab would commence: اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِي رَجَب وَشَعْبَانَ، وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانَ Allāhumma bārik lanā fī Rajab wa Sha’bān wa…
The Etiquette of Appearance