The month of Rajab

The month of Rajab is regarded as one of the sacred months in the Islamic calendar and is mentioned in the Holy Qur’an as one of the “inviolable months” during which warfare is prohibited; in this sense, it is understood as a period of peace, tranquility, and security (Surat al-Tawbah, verse 36).
The term Rajab carries the meaning of “to exalt” or “to elevate,” and such reverence for this month can be traced back to the pre-Islamic period.

In the hadith literature, Rajab is described as the “Month of God,” and it is emphasized that acts of worship performed during this time possess particular spiritual merit; moreover, it is viewed as the beginning of a conscious and deliberate spiritual preparation for the forthcoming great Month of God, the blessed Ramadan.

More broadly, Rajab is interpreted as a phase of spiritual preparation and is considered the transitional entry into the months of Sha‘ban and Ramadan.
Classical sources note that voluntary fasting in the month of Rajab is recommended but not obligatory, and they also underscore the special significance of repentance and the seeking of divine forgiveness during this period.

Islamic historiography records that a number of significant events, including the birth of Imam Ali, occurred in the month of Rajab.