The Month Of Rabiʽ Al-Awwal

Abu Talha Ansari (Radhiyallahu Anhu) narrated: One morning Rasulullah (S.A.W.) was very happy. There were traces of joy on his blessed face. The sahaba al-kiram (noble companions) said O prophet of Allah, you are very joyful today. There are signs of happiness on your blessed face.’ Rasulullah (S.A.W.) said: “That is right. An angel appointed by Allah (S.W.T.) (Jibrail (A.S.)) has come and informed me: ‘Whoever among your ummah recites one Salat (Durood) upon you, Allah (S.W.T.) will record ten rewards for him, erase ten sins from him and elevate his status in tenfold. Allah (S.W.T.) will treat him with His rahmah (mercy) and reward him abundantly.” (Musnad Ahmad)

Sayyiduna Ali (karram Allahu wajhah) said: ‘Rasulullah (S.A.W.) said’: “Indeed Allah (S.W.T.) has some appointed angels that descend on earth only on Fridays during the day and night. They have golden pens, silver inkwells and papers of light in their hands. They only record the Salawat Al-Sharifah recited upon the Prophet.” (Daylami, Musnad)

These AHadith Sharif prove that reading Salawat Al-Sharifah on the night and day of Friday is very virtuous.

RABΑ AL-AWWAL

Rasûlullâh Salllallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam blessed the universe with his birth on the 12th of this month. Twelfth of Rabi’ Al-Awwal is the night of Waladat (Mawlid), a sacred night in the Hijri Calendar. During this month, Muslims should engage in reciting Salawât (Durood) Sharîf, such as Salat-Nariyyah, Salat-Munjiyah and Salat Al-Fathiya as many times as possible.