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Is Fasting in the Month of Rajab Recommended?
There is no sound hadith to indicate that there is any special virtue in fasting in Rajab. But there is a report from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) which indicates that it is recommended to fast during the sacred months. For more, please see the detailed answer.359,569Is ‘Umrah in Rajab Recommended?
There is no report from the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blesisngs be upon him) to suggest that there is any particular virtue in performing ‘Umrah in Rajab, or that it is encouraged. For more, please see the detailed answer.43,412Can We Single out Some Nights for Prayer That Were Not Narrated from the Prophet?
Singling out some nights for prayer, such as the night of Al-Isra’ wal Mi`raj or the night of the Prophet’s birth is not prescribed; rather this is an innovation, and the best of guidance is the guidance of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). Similarly, singling out some prayers for the recitation of Surat Al-Ikhlas and repeating it is not prescribed.32,242Is it permissible to play a part in establishing a venue for condolence gatherings and other occasions?
10,140Can We Say Jumu’ah Mubarakah?
We do not think it is prescribed to exchange congratulations on Fridays, such as saying to one another ‘Jumuah mubarakah’ and so on.381,202Ruling on text messages on special occasions
20,115Is It Prohibited to Accept Birthday Gifts?
The basic principle is that you should not accept any kind of gifts given on your birthday whether they are given to you on the same day or afterwards. Accepting birthday gifts implies approval of the occasion and helps to perpetuate it. So you should excuse yourself from accepting them, with the best of manners.144,741Significance of Mawlid al-Nabi and How It Is Celebrated
Celebrating Mawlid al-Nabi (the Prophet’s birthday) was not prescribed by Allah or by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). So, it is not permissible for the Muslims to celebrate his birthday, in obedience to the command of Allah and the command of His Prophet.55,007Fasting on Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday: Permissible?
Singling out one day of the year for fasting, in celebration of Mawlid al-Nabi (the birth of Prophet Muhamamd), is an innovation (bid‘ah) that is contrary to the Sunnah of the Prophet. For more, see the detailed answer.157,768They choose a day on which to speak about the Prophet (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him) in the mosque and they call it a Mawlid
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