Death – Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Ridha Gulpaygani, 1414 A.H. (8 Dec 1993)

Celebrating the Birth of Imam Muhammad Baqir (a.s.) 57 A.H.The beginning of the month of Rajab opens with the birth celebration of a noble personality who would later be known as Baqir al-Uloom” or the “Splitter of Knowledge. These titles are obviously in reference to his never-ending struggles to elucidate and spread the teachings of Islam to countless individuals. The person whom we are referring to is the fifth Divinely appointed light to guide humanity from the darkness of ignorance into the light of true faith and knowledge and is none other than Imam Muhammad the son of ‚Ali Zaynul Abideen (peace be upon them). “

Celebrating the Birth of Imam ‚Ali-un-Naqi (a.s.) 214 A.H. (According to another report).The middle of the month of Dhul Hijjah in the year 212 AH, witnessed the birth of the 10th Imam of the Ahlul Bayt who was born in the outskirts of the city of the Prophet – al-Madinah – in the area known as Sarriyah. One of the similarities between the 7th, 8th and 10th Imams is that they all share the same Kunyah of Abul Hasan. However, his more common titles became al-Hadi [The Guide] and the title which he shared with his son – al-Askari (meaning Army, as the area they lived in was also occupied by the army of the Abbaside government). The titles which his followers commonly know and call him by are al-Hadi and al-Naqi.

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Ali-un-Naqi (a.s.) 254 A.H .The month of Rajab is one most active months for the Muslim community with various birth anniversaries, death commemorations and other occasions to mark. One such event is the martyrdom of our 10 Imam Ali ibne Muhammad – better known as Al-Naqi a.s.

Celebrating the Wiladat of Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.).Out of all of the Masumeen whose birth and death anniversaries we commemorate, there is one whose birth is traditionally not celebrated on the day or even in the month in which it occurred. The Imam is none other than the one who is known as theDoor through which one‚Äôs legitimate desires can be fulfilled” and who is also known as “The virtuous slave of Allah” – our seventh Imam Musa al-Kadhim (peace be upon him).Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.) Day (Birth: 7 Safar 128 A.H.) “

Celebrating the Birth of Imam Muhammad Taqi (a.s.) 195 A.H.Imam Muhammad ibne Ali – also known by the titles of Al-Jawad and Al-Taqi, is the ninth Divinely appointed successor to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). In the same vein as most of the members of the Ahlul Bayt, he too was born in the city of the Prophet – Madinatul Munawarrah. Although there is a difference in the books of history with Shaykh Mufeed relating that he was born in the month of Ramadhan, other reports indicate that he opened his eyes to this world on the 10th of Rajab, in the year 195 AH.

WILADAT Ali Asgar

Celebrating the Birth of Imam Ali ibn Abu Talib (a.s.) 22 B.H.One of the highlights of the month of Rajab which all of the faithful look forward to is the birth anniversary of the explicitly appointed successor of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). We are referring to the one who earned the titles of Asadullah, Amirul Mo’mineen, Imamul Muttaqeen, Haider, Abu Turab and other such virtuous names and are of course referring to none other than Imam Ali ibne Abi Talib (peace be upon him).

Commemorating the Death of Sayyida Zaynab binti Imam Ali (a.s.) 62 A.H. (According to another report)The death of the vanguard of protection for the members of the family of the Prophet and the lady who carried forth the message of Kerbala for the future generations, Lady Zainab the daughter of Ali (AS) holds a special place in the hearts of all Muslims.

Death – Ayatullah Sayyid Muhammad Husain Fadlullah 1431 A.H. (4 July 2010)

Death – Mu`awiyah ibn Abu Sufyan 60 A.H.

Victory of Battle of Khaybar 7 A.H.After capturing the forts of Na’im and Qamus, the Muslims turned their attention to the forts of Watih and Sulaalim.

Commemorating the Martyrdom of Imam Musa Kazim (a.s.) 183 A.H. The end of the month of Rajab marks the death anniversary of the 7th Divinely appointed leader of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), namely Imam Musa ibne Jafar – better known as al-Kadhim or one who swallows his anger (for the pleasure of Allah). Born in Madina on the seventh of the month of Safar, he is the only Imam whose birth anniversary is not marked on the day when it took place – because of the fact that it falls during the time of Azadari for Imam Husain (Peace be upon him).

Death – Hazrat Abu Talib (a.s.) 2 B.H.History has noted the names of the friends and enemies of the Prophet of Islam from the first day of his appointment until the day of his death. In this list, one of, if not the staunchest supporter and aide to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family) has been marked as none other than Hazrat Abu Talib (peace be upon him).

Yawm ul Mab’ath (the Official Appointment) 12 B.H. and Mi’iraj (The Night Ascension) (3 or 1 B.H.).History narrates two very important events which took place of the 27th of the month of Rajab. The first is known as the Be’that – when the Holy Prophet was commanded to openly declare his prophethood and invite towards Islam. This signals the turning point in the history of the world as we know it as the final messenger with the final revelation was instructed to openly declare the message of Islam.

Departure of Imam Hussain (a.s.) from Madinah to Makkah 60 A.H. (7 May 680 C.E.)

Celebrating the Birth of Sayyida Zaynab (a.s.) (According to another report) 6 A.H.There is nothing that can be compared to the birth of a new child to bring about joy and a renewed sense of love amongst a family – and the family of the Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) is no exception. It was on the 5th of Jamadiul Awwal, some 5 years after the migration to Madinah that a girl was born into the family of Amirul Mumineen Ali ibne Abi Talib and Fatima a-Zahra (peace be upon them both).

Death – Sayyid `Abbas Husain Kashani 1431 A.H. (18 July 2009)

Celebrating the Birth of Imam Husayn (a.s.) 4 A.H. The blessed month of Shabaan is filled with happiness for the followers of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family). It is in this month that we commemorate the birth of four towering personalities (three of whom are Imams), the first being the grandson of the Prophet (or as the Quran refers to him, the son of the Prophet) – Imam Hussein ibne Ali (peace be upon him).Born on the 3rd of Shabaan in the forth year after the migration to Madina, Shaykh Abbas al-Qummi narrates that he was only 10 months and twenty days younger than his brother, Imam Hasan ibne Ali (peace be upon him)! These two Imams would later be known as the Chiefs of the Youths of Paradise, a title bestowed upon them by the Messenger of Allah and accepted by all Muslims.

Celebrating the Birth of Hazrat Abbas (a.s.) 26 A.H. Although not an Imam nor regarded as one of the Masoom individuals (he is not within the circle of the 14 Infallibles), Hazrat Abbas ibne Ali (peace be upon him) possesses a very great rank in the sight of Allah (glory and greatness be to Him). Born in the immaculate family of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), he was the half-brother of two Imams – Hasan and Hussein (peace be upon both of them).

Celebrating the Birth of Imam Zaynul ‘Abidin (a.s.) 38 A.H.The Ornament of the Worshippers is one of the titles given to the Imam whose birth anniversary we commemorate in the month of Shabaan – an individual who also happens to be the 4th Imam. Of course, the person whom we are talking about is none other than Imam Ali ibnil Hussein Zainul Abideen (peace be upon him). A descendent of the Prophet of Islam from his father‚Äôs side, his mother was the daughter of the then Emperor of the Persian Empire, as scholars such as Shaykh Hurr al-Amili and Allamah Majlisi have confirmed in their writings.

Birth – Hazrat Qasim ibn Imam Hasan (`a.s.) 47 A.H.

Start of minor occultation of 12th Imam (a.f.) 260 A.H.

Birth – Hazrat `Ali Akbar (`a.s.) 43 A.H.

Celebrating the Birth of Imam Mahdi (a.s.) 255 A.H. The highlight of the month of Sha`aban – rather of the entire year – is the birth anniversary of the saviour of all of humanity. This noble personality is one whom the various faiths and traditions of the world are awaiting and expecting to arrive for one main purpose – to establish the kingdom and rule of Allah upon this Earth. Through his rule, all forms of tyranny, oppression, injustice and inequality will be removed. Whereas he may be known by various names and titles in various languages, we know him as Imam al-Mahdi (may Allah hasten his return).Amaal for 15th of Sha`aban