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Rajab, known as ‘Rajab al-Fard’ or ‘Rajab the Separate One’, is distinctly revered among the sacred months. Its sanctity was ordained by Allah to safeguard the safety of pilgrims during ’Umrah, the minor pilgrimage.

The significance of our deeds amplifies during these four sacred months and Rajab is no different. Allah's commandment to "not wrong yourselves during them" (Q9:36) underlines the severity of transgressions during these times.

As Muslims, empathy is one of the soft skills our religion places emphasis on. In an Al Bukhari hadith, the Prophet SAW said:

 “None of you will have faith till he wishes for his (Muslim) brother what he likes for himself.” 

The hadith tells us the importance of being able to put ourselves in others' shoes. Teaching children to be empathetic nurtures their compassion and understanding toward others.

From a young age, when children learn to turn to Allah for their smallest desires to their biggest fears, they develop a strong sense of reliance on their Creator. This reliance is empowering—it teaches children that no problem is too big or too small for Allah, reinforcing their confidence and trust in His divine will.

Parenting is undoubtedly a challenging endeavor, and children don't come with instruction manuals. As Muslims, we face various challenges in today's world, but we have a timeless guide in the life of the Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W). His...

"There is no day on which Allah frees people from the Fire more so than on the day of 'Arafah. He comes close to those (people standing on 'Arafah), and then He revels before His Angels saying, ‘What are these people seeking." (Muslim)

If you are unable to fast all 9 days plan to fast on the day of Arafat.The day of Arafat is the 9^th day of Dhul Hijjah and will fall on the 28^th, June 2023 Also plan to make a lot of dhikr, you can keep it simple and stick to the Tahleel (La ilaha il-lal-laah), Takbeer (Allahu Akbar), Tahmeed (Alhamdulillah) and Tasbeeh (Subhanallah) and also make taubah and seek Allah’s forgiveness.

Stand a chance to win a gift card worth N40k to shop at Hadiya NG. All you have to do is get your children to color the image below and send in their entries by posting it on your Instagram...