Bismi Llāhi r-Raḥmāni r-Raḥīm
Alhamdulillah, tonight marks the eve of Eidul Fitr in Mawlanaق’s country. Please find below the important dates and recommended practices for these blessed days.
Dates may vary from country to country depending on local moon sightings, so kindly follow your local authority where applicable.
Thursday, 19th March/ 29 Ramadan
Eve of Eidul Fitr.
This night is referred to as Laylatul Jaiza, the Night of Rewards.
“Shukr to Allah ﷻ, tonight is the eve of Eid. It is one of the virtuous nights. Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla gave Ramaḍān, and He ﷻ gave the eve of Eid on the last day. It is one of the holy nights like Laylatu l-Qadr, Laylatu l-Mawlid, Laylatu l-Bara’ah. Just like those nights, the eve of Eid is also blessed.”
— Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adilق, The Rewards of Fasting
There is no Tarawih on this night, instead we sight the New Moon with its du’a and recite the Eid Takbir.
Night vigil is highly encouraged.
Spend the night in du’as and worship.
Guide to Hari Raya Eidul Fitri here.
Friday, 20th March/ 1 Shawwal
Dates follow Mawlanaق’s country (Turkey).
The Month of Shawwal Begins.
No Fasting on this day.
The Prophet ﷺ summarised how we should spend Eid in a beautiful Hadith:
“Decorate your Eid with Takbir (Allahu akbar), Tahmid (Alhamdulillah), Tahlil (Lailahaillallah), Tasbih (Subhanallah) and Charity.”
Here are the Recommended Practices for this day:
Additional Practises as taught by Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق:
Here are the Recommended Practices for the month of Shawwal (PDF with clickable links):
Saturday-Thursday, 21st to 26th March/ 2-7 Shawwal
The Prophet ﷺ said, “Whoever fasts Ramadhan and then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted a lifetime.” (Sahih Muslim)
Six days of Sunnah fasting begin.
“The creation of the worlds occurred in the six days of the month of Shawwal. The Heavens and the Earth were created during the first week of Shawwal. The Holy Prophet ﷺ spoke, ‘Whoever fasts the six days of Shawwal will be rewarded with the number of things the Almighty has created in these six days.’ And death will be for the one who has fasted the six days of Shawwal, as a drink of cool water on a hot summer’s day.”
— Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق, The Six Days of Shawwal
The best days to fast these 6 days are immediately after Eid (2nd Shawwal onwards), though you may fast any time in Shawwal.
Saturday night is also the Night of 3rd Shawwal, the Urs of Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق, Beloved Wife of Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق and mother of Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adilق.
Monday, 23rd March/ 4 Shawwal
Night of 5th Shawwal – Urs of Shaykh Jamaluddin al-Ghumuki al-Husayni, 35th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Wednesday, 25th March/ 6 Shawwal
Night of 7th Shawwal –
- Night preceding the Battle of Uhud
- Martyrdom Sayyidina Hamza ibn ‘Abd al-Muttalibر, the Prophet ﷺ’s Uncle
Thursday, 26th March/ 7 Shawwal
Most important day to fast in Shawwal.
After Maghrib, Night of Eidul Abrar (Eid of the Saints).
Friday, 27th March/ 8 Shawwal
Day of Eidul Abrar.
“Eid ul-Abrar is the feast of those who do goodness. It is not an ordinary Eid, it is a special one. It is a great favour of Allah ﷻ.”
— Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adilق
Saturday, 28th March/ 9 Shawwal
Gregorian Mawlid of Almarhum Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan, Khalifah of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim and Mawlawa Shaykh Muhammad Adil in Singapore
Night of 10th Shawwal, Mawlid of Shaykh Adnan Kabbani, Senior Deputy of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim
Sunday, 29th March/ 10 Shawwal
Gregorian Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Muhammad Adil ar-Rabbani, 41st Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Monday, 30th March/ 11 Shawwal
Gregorian Urs of Almarhum Sheikh Raja Ashman Shah, Khalifah of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim and Mawlawa Shaykh Muhammad Adil in South East Asia
Wednesday, 1st April/ 13 Shawwal
On the 1st of April, Hajja Aminaق taught us to collect the first rainwater of April in large pots, bowls, containers, then save it and drink in small amounts with du’a as needed.
“The most precious month of spring is April, and there is wisdom and reasons for that month being so special. It has been selected to have such a quality because the Seal of the Prophets ﷺ, the Most Beloved One for whose honor all was created, was born in April!
If it did not rain in April, the Earth would dry out and nothing more would grow on it!
When those drops of April’s rain fall, even fish in the oceans come up, opening their mouths to reach just one drop of that blessed rain and waiting at the ocean’s surface. Allahu Akbar, all of Creation is waiting to reach those Divine Waves of Mercy!”
— Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 1st to 3rd April/ 13 to 15 Shawwal
These days are known as the White Days, during which it is Sunnah to fast.
This practice originates with Sayyidina Adam (AS). After he began eating the food of this world, his skin darkened from the radiance it once had in Jannah. He asked Sayyidina Jibril (AS) how to remove this darkness, and he was taught to fast three days each month.
You may also make intention to combine this fast with any qadha (missed) fasts you may have.
For Sunnah fasts, the intention may be made anytime during the day. The Prophet ﷺ used to return home after Fajr prayers, and if no food was found at home, he would then make the intention to fast.
Tuesday, 7th April/ 19 Shawwal
The best days to perform Hijama (cupping) therapy, according to the Sunnah, are the 17th, 19th, and 21st of the Hijri month. It is even more beneficial when these days fall on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
Therefore, for the month of Shawwal, the best day is Tuesday, the 19th of Shawwal (7th April).
Cupping is a cure for many illnesses and an important Sunnah to practise. Doing it once a year is sufficient for those in good health.
Important: Never perform cupping on Wednesdays or Saturdays, as this brings more harm than benefit according to a Hadith.
Thursday, 9th April/ 21 Shawwal
Second best day to perform Hijama (cupping).
Sunday, 12th April/ 24 Shawwal
Night of 25th Shawwal – Urs of Imam Jaʿfar al-Sadiqر, Great-grandson of the Prophet, 5th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain
Friday, 17th April/ 29 Shawwal
(Date to be confirmed)
Eve of Dhul Qa’dah.
One of the four sacred months, preparation for Hajj begins.
After Maghrib, partial seclusion begins until 10th of Dhul Hijjah.
Guide will be shared in a separate post closer to the date. You may subscribe to our website below to receive it directly in your email upon publication.
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This guide has been compiled from the teachings of our beloved Sheikh, the late Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan, whose legacy continues at our Zawiyah at A’Posh Bizhub, Singapore, through his representatives, Sidi Shalihin, Ismail, and Syed Muhammad, who humbly carry forward the Naqshbandi path he laid with love and adab.
It also encompasses the teachings of great masters such as Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق, Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق, Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق, Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق, Shaykh Raja Ashman Shahق, various classical and contemporary kitabs along with the writings of Awliya and scholars of the Naqshbandi Way.
As such, it is intended as a comprehensive guide to the devotions one may practice in these blessed months.
However, as Mawlanaق has often reminded us, any form of worship is accepted by Allah ﷻ, no matter how small. We should always strive to do good, even in small amounts, for what matters most is sincerity and consistency.
One should not feel disheartened or overwhelmed and abandon worship altogether. No matter the measure of our deeds, our duty is to keep striving to improve in this beautiful Way. We are truly blessed to have Mawlanaق’s guidance always.
We pray this guide brings benefit, provides clarity, and supports you on your journey.
We seek forgiveness for any shortcomings or errors.
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