AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The month of Rajab has various names and attributes, each reflecting the unique characteristics and values of this month among the pre-Islamic Arab tribes and later during the Islamic era.
One important area that enhances our understanding of the significance of this month throughout history is familiarizing ourselves with the various names and descriptions that have been attributed to it over time.
One of the important attributes of the month “Rajab al-Murajjab”, meaning “great and revered”, reflects its significance and grandeur among the Arabs.
Another name for this month is “Rajab al-Asm”, which means “the deaf”. This name was chosen because no sounds of weapons and war were heard during this month. In this context, “Munsal al-All” and “Munsal al-Assinah” are other names that were used for the month of Rajab, as it was recognized during the Age of Ignorance (pre-Islamic period) as a time when weapons were laid down and wars ceased. For this reason, it was referred to as “Munsal al-All” (destroyer of war instruments) and “Munsal al-Assinah” (destroyer of famine and war instruments).
The name “Rajab al-Asabb” is also used for this month, meaning “the month of mercy”, as divine mercy descends upon people during this time.
In the pre-Islamic era, the annual Arab markets held in this month addressed many of their needs, which is why it was seen as a month of great goodness and blessings.
Rajab al-Mudhar is another name for this month, as the Mudhar tribe held it in special esteem. However, there are different opinions regarding this naming. Some believe that the name reflects the Mudhar tribe’s particular respect for this month, while others think that the Rabiah tribe referred to Ramadan as Rajab and considered it Haram, whereas the Mudhar tribe regarded this month as a distinct month and deemed it Haram.
The name al-Shahr al-Mufrad (the solitary month) is also used for Rajab because it stands apart from the other Haram months.
Considering these descriptions and names, the month of Rajab is recognized not only as a revered and esteemed month in the history of Islam and Arab culture, but they also reflect its cultural and social significance throughout various historical periods.
Each of these names portrays a facet of the characteristics of this month, helping us better understand why it continues to hold a special place among Muslims worldwide.
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