Rajab-ul-Murajjab, the one of those four months, which are called Hurmat Waley
Maheenay (the months in which Jidal-o-Qital (fighting) was prohibited and they
are Rajab, Zeeqa'ad, Zilhajj and Muharram), is the 7th month of Islamic
calendar. Allah has bestowed it honour, respect, glory and preference.

A saying of Holy Prophet (peace of Allah be upon him his progeny) goes:
"Rajab is the month of Ali (A.S), Shabaan mine while Ramazan of Allah's" There
are two types of Rajab Amaal:
1- Amaal, which are not specified with any specific day or night;
2- Amaal that are specified with some specific days and nights
Amaal, which are not specified with any specific day or night:- Person who
keeps fast in this holy month deserves the pleasure of Allah Almighty.

- It is reported that he who is not capable of keeping fast in this month
should recite following 'Tasbeehat' daily for hundred times: 'Glory be to the
deity Who is glorious, praise be to Him that no one is worthy of Tasbeeh save
He. Praise be to God Who is honourable and Exalted. Glory be to Him Who wore the
dress of respect and He is worthy of it.' -Mo'alla bin Khunais has reported
from Hazarat Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (as) that He (as) said for the recitation of
following duaa in this blessed month:-Holy Prophet (peace of Allah be upon him
and his progeny) said that he who recites hundred times in this month will be pardoned by Allah.

-A two-rakaat prayer, to be offered in any of this month's nights, has been
reported from Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP). In each rakat following suras are to be
recited:
Sura Hamd---once
Sura Kaferoon---once and
Sura Ikhlaas----thrice.-The first Shab-e-Jum'a (the night between Thursday and
Friday) of this month is called 'Laila tur Ragha'ib'.
A special amal of Holy Prophet has been reported in this night with great
fazeelat (merit). The amal is as under:Keep fast on the first Thursday of Rajab
then at night, which is shab-e-jum'a, 12-rakaat prayer-each two rakaat with one
salam is to be offered between Maghrib and Esha prayer. In each rakat following
suras should be recited:
Sura-e-Hamd---once
Sura-e-Qadr----thrice
Sura-e-Ikhlaas---12 times

After prayer recite this 70 times:

Then recite 70 times following in prostration:

After prostration, recite

70 times.

Then again recite

70 times in prostration and ask Allah for his wishes and needs, which will be,
fulfilled Insha Allah (God willing).

-Ziarat of Hazrat Imam Raza (AS) is desirable in this month.

-Many reports have come down about the great merit acquired by performing off
seasonal pilgrimage to Mecca (umrah) in this month.

-There is great fazeelat reported of offering namaz-e-Salman Farsi in this
month. (mafatihul jinan may be consulted for detail).

Amaal that are specified with some specific days and nights:

Ist night of Rajab is the night of blessings. There are many amaal to be
performed in it. Some of them are:

1-Recite following at the time of sighting moon:

2- Take bath-it is reported that he who takes bath in the 1st, 15th and last
night becomes as (sinless) pure and innocent from his sins as he just has born.
3- Cease to sleep and spend night in ibadat is also a source of great reward.
4-Recite Ziarat-e-Imam Hussain (AS)
5-It is reported from Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS) that recitation of
following duaa in this night is desirable:'and then ask Allah for his wishes.

1st day of Rajab is a glorious day as the 5th descendant of Holy Prophet Hazrat
Imam Muhammad Baqir (A.S)-the son of Hazrat Imam Zain-ul-Abedeen bin al Hussain
(AS) and Hazrat Fatima Umm-e-Abdallah, the daughter of Imam Hassan bin Ali ibne
Abi Talib (AS) was born in Madina al Munawwara in 57 A.H. His Holy grave is in
the cemetery of al-Baqee in Madina, the city of the Apostle (peace of Allah be
upon Him & His progeny). Imam Baqir (AS) was present in Karbala at the time of
the gruesome tragedy of the wholesale massacre of his grand father Imam Hussain
(AS) and his companions.
One of his saying goes:

'The height of perfection is excellence in the understanding of the religion,
endurance in hardships and administration of the affairs of life according to
one's means, in the right measure."

Some aamal of this day are as under:
1- Keeping fast
2- Reciting Ziarat of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS)
3- Taking bath
4- Wearing new clothes
Rajab 3 is the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali Naqi (A.S)-the 10th
descendant of Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace of Allah be upon him & his progeny).
He was martyred at Samrah in the year 254 A.H. At that time He was 42 years. His
holy mausoleum is in Samrah, a city of Iraq. The period of His Imamate was
thirty-three years.

5th Rajab is the birth anniversary of Hazrat Imam Ali Naqi bin Imam
Muhammad Taqi (A.S) and Hazrat Sausan (A.S). He was born at Surya in Madina in
the year 212 A.H.
In the time of Mutawakkil there was a woman named Zaineb who claimed to be a
descendant of Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP). Mutawwakil sought the confirmation of
Zaineb's claim from the Imam. Imam said 'as the beasts are prohibited to eat the
flesh of the descendants of Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP) so he should throw Zaineb to
the beasts and test her claim'. On hearing this, she began to tremble and
confessed that she was false. Mutawwakil then ordered the Imam to be thrown to
the beasts to test the claim. To his great surprise, he witnessed the beasts
prostrating their heads before the Imam (A.S).

Night of 7th Rajab
The Holy prophet (saws) says that if a person recites 4 unit
namaaz on the night of 7th rajab, (such that in each unit after
Surah al Hamd recites Surat at Tawheed thrice, Surah alFalaq
once, Surah an Naas once. After finishing namaaz recites Salwaat
&10 times Tasbeehate Arba’).
Allah will offer him shelter under the Arsh, & give him reward of
a person fasting in the month of ramdhan. Till the time he
finishes the prayers, the angels pray for his forgiveness. Allah
will ease the pangs of death on him & save him from the squeeze
in the grave. He will not die unless he sees his place in
Paradise, & will be safe from the hardships of Qiyamat.

9th Rajab is the birth anniversary of Hazrat Ali Asghar (A.S), the
son of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and Hazrat Rubab (A.S). 6-month old Hazrat Ali
Asghar-the beloved brother of Hazrat Sakeena (A.S) was the youngest martyr of
Karbala.

Rajab 10 is a glorious day as Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi bin Ali Raza
(A.S)-the 9th descendant of Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP), was born on this day in the
year 195 A.H. at Medina. His epithet was Abu Jafar and his famous tittles were
al-Jawad and Al-Taqi. The period of his Imamat after his father was seventeen
years. His mother's name was Hazrat Sabika (A.S), (Khaizran). He was martyred in
Baghdad in the year 220 A.H. At that time he was 25 years of age. He was buried
beside his grand father, Imam Moosa Kazim (AS)-the 7th Imam, in Kazmayn, Iraq.

Tehreek Nafaz-e-Fiqhe jafariya Pakistan has announced to observe
Rajab 1 to 10 as 'Ashra-e-Mawaddat" throughout the world.

Ameer ul Momineen Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (A.S), the brother of
the Apostle of Allah and his paternal cousin, and his helper (wazir) Khalifa
bila fasl in his affairs, his son in law (being married) to his daughter---
Hazrat Fatimah Zahra (A.S), mistress of the women of the worlds was born in the
sacred house 'Khana Ka'aba' in Makkah on 13th day of Rajab, 30 years after the
year of elephant (Aamul Feel).
The imamate of the Lord of the testamentary trustees of authority (Syed ul
Ausiya) was for thirty years after the Holy Prophet (PBUH&HP). He was the son of
Hazrat Abu Talib (A.S)-the protector of Risalat and Hazrat Fatimah binte
Asad---under her care Holy Prophet was brought up and to whom Holy Prophet
called 'mother'.

A saying of Holy Prophet about Hazrat Ali (AS) goes:

'I am the city of knowledge and Ali (A.S) is its gate.'

Imam Shafei---one of Aaimmah Arba'a said about Ali ibne Abi Talib (A.S):

'The love of Ali (A.S) is a shield (against sins), and He Ali (A.S) is the
distributor of Hell and Heaven, in fact He Ali (A.S) is the rightful executive
(trustee) of Mustafa (The Prophet) and the leader (Imam) of human beings and
jinns'.

Great poet and philosopher of the East, Allama Muhammad Iqbal says:

'First of the Muslims and Master (king) of the valiant is Ali (A.S). The
treasure of faith for the divine love (of Allah) is Ali (A.S) it is only through
his (Ali's) family's love that I am living, and am shining in the world like a
jewel (pearl).'

TNFJ has announced three-day 'Jashan-e-Murtazawi' to be observed from Rajab
11-13 throughout the world.

13th day is also the beginning of 'Ayyam ul baiz'. A person who wants to perform
'amal Umme Da'ud' should keep fast on 13, 14 and 15 Rajab.

15th night of Rajab (night between 14 and 15) is honourable night. Some aamal to
be performed in it have been reported:

1-to take bath
2-cease to sleep and spend night in ibadat
3-recite ziarat of Hazarat Syedush Shuhada Imam Hussain (A.S)
4-Da'ud bin Sarhan reported from Hazrat Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (A.S) he said that 12
rakaat prayer be performed in this night. After offering prayer recite following
Sura-e-Hamd---4 times
Sura-e-Naas----4 times
Sura-e-Falaq---4 times
Sura-e-Ikhlaas----4 times
Ayat al Kursi-----4 times

Then recite:

After this recite following for 4 times:

Rajab 15 is blessed and glorious day. some aamal for this day are as under:

1-take bath
2-Ziarat of Hazarat Imam Hussain (A.S)
Ibne abi Nasr reported that he asked from Imam Raza (A.S) 'in which month should
I visit Imam Hussain (AS)? He (A.S) replied '15th Rajab and 15th Shaba'an'

3- Salat-e-Salman Farsi--- (for this prayer mafateeh ul Jinnan may be consulted)
4-Amal Umm e Da'ud--- it is the best amal of the day (mafateehul jinnan may be
consulted).

On 22nd day of Rajab momineen arrange Niyaz in Hazrat Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S)'s
name.

Rajab 25 is the martyrdom day of the 7th descendant of Holy Prophet, Hazrat Imam
Moosa-e-Kazim (A.S) bin Imam Jafar Sadiq (A.S). His kunyas (epithet) were Abul
Hassan, Abu Ibrahim and Abu Ali. He is known as Al Abdus Saleh (the pious
worshipper of Allah). One of his tittles is 'Babul Hawa'ij' (the door to
fulfilling needs). Generosity was synonymous with his name and no beggar ever
returned from his door empty handed. Even after his martyrdom, he continues to
be obliging and is generous to his devotees who come to his Holy tomb with
prayers. The period of his Imamate was thirty-five years.
The patience and forbearance of imam Moosa-e-Kazim was such that he was given
the title of Al-Kazim (one who suppresses his anger). In other words he was
called Al-Kazim because of his restraint of anger and the patience (which he
showed) in the face of the acts of the oppressors right up until the time he
martyred.

He was the embodiment of virtue, generosity, gallantry, boldness, forgiveness,
and tolerance. It is reported that he used to pray supererogatory prayers
throughout the night so that he would make them extend until the morning prayer,
then continue them until the sun rose. He would remain prostrating himself
before God without raising his head from prayer and praising God until the sun
came near to descending. He used to weep so much out of fear of God that his
beard would be wet with tears.

Imam Moosa-e- kazim (AS) martyred in 183 A.H. in prison where he passed 14 years
of his life till he was poisoned by Haroon ar Rasheed, the most cruel and
tyrannical king of Abbasid Emperor. His holy corpse was taken out of the prison
and left on the bridge of Baghdad. Then an announcement was made: "This man
Moosa bin Jafar (PBUT) has died." His son Hazrat Imam Raza (AS) undertook the
washing and shrouding of his holy body. At that time Imam Moosa Kazim was 55
years of age.

TNFJ observes this day as 'Youm-e0Babul Hawa'ij' throughout the world with
respect and reverence.

The night between 26 and 27 Rajab is one of the blessed nights. It's the night
of Annunciation and Accession of Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH&HP).

Many aamal of this holy night have been reported---following are some of them:

1-take bath
2-cease to sleep and spend night in ibadat
3-Hazrat Imam Muhammad Taqi (AS) told a special amal to be performed in this
night reward of which is equal to 60 years of ibadat. That amal is:

Before midnight 12 rakaat prayer with 6 salams is to be offered by reciting
Sura-e-Hamd and any other Sura in it. After prayer recite all following suras 7
times each:
Sura Al-Hamd
Sura-e-Naas
Sura-e-Falaq
Sura-e-Ikhlaas
Sura-e-Kaferoon
Sura-e-Qadr and
Ayat al Kursi.
Then after reciting the following dua'a, pray for his wishesThe best amal of
this night is Ziarat of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and Ameerul
Momineen Hazrat Ali ibne Abi Talib (AS). There are three specified Ziaraat of
Hazrat Ali (AS) to be recited in this night. One of them is
Ziarat-e-Rajabiya:(Mafteehul Jinan may be consulted for complete ziarat).

27th day of Rajab is Eid day as the Apostleship of Holy Prophet Muhammad
(PBUH&HP) was annunciated on this day. This is also the day of his accession
(meraj). Some aamal of this day are:

1-take bath
2-keep fast-this day is one of those four days of the year in which keeping fast
is distinctive. This day fast is equal to 70 years fast in reward.
3- to recite ziarat of Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH&HP) and Hazrat Ali
ibne Abi Talib (AS).
4-Da'ud bin Sarhan reported from Hazrat Imam Jafar-e-Sadiq (A.S) he said that 12
rakaat prayer be performed in this night. After offering prayer recite following
Sura-e-Hamd---4 times
Sura-e-Naas----4 times
Sura-e-Falaq---4 times
Sura-e-Ikhlaas----4 times
Ayat al Kursi-----4 times

Then recite:

After this recite following for 4 times:

On 28th Rajab Imam Hussain (AS) made his departure from Madina Munawwara to
Karbala.

General
To fast for 4 days is beneficial to save oneself from punishment
in the grave.
Whoever fasts for six days in Rajab will find peace in Qiyamat &
walk over the Pul-e-siraat easily without accounting.

Night of 1st Rajab
Recite 20 rakat namaaz on the night of 1st Rajab after Maghrib
namaaz such that in every Rakat after Surah al- Hamd recite Surah
Tawheed once. The reciter & his family will be saved from
punishment in the grave & will cross Pul-e-siraat like lightening
without any accounting.

1st of Rajab
Recite 10 Rakat Namaaz on the 1st of Rajab such that in every
Rakat after Surah al Hamd, recite Surah Tawheed 3 times. A person
who prays this Namaaz will be saved from the squeeze of the
grave.

Lailatul Raghaib & first Thursday of Rajab
It is related that the person who recites Surah-al Yaseen before
going to bed & Namaaz -e -Lailatul Raghaib will be saved from the
terror of the grave. The first Friday night of Rajab is known as
Lailatul Raghaib. Hazrat Muhammad (saws) used to fast on the
first Thursday & between Maghrib & Isha recite 12 Rak’at
namaz in six sets of 2 units. In every Rak’at after surah al
Hamd recite 3 times Surah al-Qadr & 12 times Surah an Naas. After
salam recite 70 times: Allahumma s’ale a’laa
muh’ammadin nabiyyil ummi wa a’laa aaleh.
Then go into sajdah & recite70 times: subbuh’un quddoos
rabbul malaaaekate war-rooh’
Then sit erect & say 70 times: rabbighfir war-ham watajaawaz
a’mma ta’lamo innaka antal a’liyyul a’zeem.
Then go into sajdah & say 70 times: subbooh’un quddoos
rabbul malaaekate war-rooh’.

Middle of month of Rajab & the night of 16th&17th Rajab
To recite 30 rakat namaaz in the middle part of the month such
that in each rakat after Surah alHamd recite Sura Tawheed 10
times is beneficial to save oneself from punishment in the grave.
In the same manner to recite the above naamaz on the night of
16th &17th Rajab is also beneficial

22nd Rajab
To recite the following 8 Rak’at namaaz on the 22nd of Rajab
is beneficial during death. In each Rakat after al-Hamd , recite
Surah Tawheed 7 times. After finishing Namaaz, recite sawaat 10
times & recite Astaghfirullah Rabbi wa atooboIlayh 10 times.

24th of Rajab
Fasting on the 24th of Rajab carries great reward. One of its
merits is that the angel of death comes in the form of a handsome
youth carrying a bowl of the pure drink(Sharaabe Tahoora) &
offers it to the dying man. The dying person drinks it & dies in
peace.

Last day of Rajab.
For the person who fasts on the last day of Rajab, Allah will
save him from the after effects of death.

Reference: English translation of Manazelul Akherah by Sheikh
Abbas Qummi. Pl refer other books for more aamal for Rajab.

May Allah (swt) forgive us all and bless us with a happy life in
this dunya and the Hereafter.
We pray to Allah (SWT) to keep us firm on His path, and to
always protect us from negligence in discharging our duties
towards Him and our Living Imam (A.J), and to also include us
among the Imam (A.J) helpers and companions