بسم اللّٰهِ الرحمن الرحيم
Rabi al-Thani is the fourth month of the Hijri calendar. Though it does not carry the same specific virtues as Ramadan or Muharram, it is a month filled with the passing dates of great scholars and saints of Islam. The 11th of Rabi al-Thani marks the Urs of the great Ghawth al-Azam, Hadrat Shaykh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani (Rahimahullah), widely commemorated by Muslims worldwide. Believers are encouraged to continue the spiritual momentum of Rabi al-Awwal into this month.
Events in Rabi al-Thani(17 events)
Conquest of Jerusalem by Hadrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
Sayyiduna Hadrat Umar ibn al-Khattab (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ personally travelled to Jerusalem to accept its surrender. He refused to pray inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, fearing future Muslims might convert it into a masjid. He instead prayed outside and signed the Covenant of Umar (Al-Uhda al-Umariyya), guaranteeing the safety, property, and religious freedom of the Christian inhabitants — a landmark document in interfaith relations.
Conquest of Egypt
Sayyiduna Hadrat Amr ibn al-As (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ led the Muslim army to Egypt and conquered the Fortress of Babylon (near modern Cairo). This opened one of the most important regions of the ancient world to Islam. He established the city of Fustat, which became the first Muslim capital of Egypt and the precursor to Cairo.
Prohibition of Alcohol (Khamr)
The final and decisive revelation prohibiting alcohol was sent down: 'O you who believe, intoxicants, gambling, stone altars, and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid them that you may be successful' (Surah al-Ma'idah 5:90). This was the culmination of a gradual process — the Quran first mentioned intoxicants neutrally, then discouraged them, and finally prohibited them completely.
Passing of Hadrat Ibrahim ibn Adham (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The passing of Hadrat Ibrahim ibn Adham (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ, the prince of Balkh who renounced his kingdom to devote himself to the worship of Allah. He is one of the most celebrated early Muslim ascetics. Imam Ghazali frequently references his sayings and story in the Ihya Ulum al-Din. His renunciation of worldly power in favour of divine love has inspired Muslims for over a millennium.
Passing of Hadrat Imam Abu Yusuf (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The passing of Hadrat Imam Abu Yusuf (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ Ya'qub ibn Ibrahim (Alayhis Salam), the foremost student of Imam Abu Hanifa and the first Qadi al-Qudat (Chief Justice) in Islamic history. He served under the Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid and played a crucial role in establishing the Hanafi school as the official legal school of the Abbasid state. His Kitab al-Kharaj on taxation remains a foundational text in Islamic finance.
Passing of Muhammad Sharif Kotlawi
Hadrat Faqih al-Azam Muhammad Sharif Kotlawi (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away.
Passing of Shaykh Hadrat Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The great saint Shaykh Hadrat Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Imam Ahmad ibn Hanbal (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The great Imam and compiler of the Musnad departed this world.
Passing of Hadrat Muhammad Shah Dulha Sabzwari (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The saint Hadrat Muhammad Shah Dulha Sabzwari (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Khwaja Nizamuddin Awliya (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The great saint Nizamuddin Awliya passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Ibn Abidin (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The eminent Hanafi jurist Hadrat Ibn Abidin (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Alam Shah Bukhari (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The saint Hadrat Alam Shah Bukhari (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away.
Battle of Hattin
Hadrat Salahuddin Ayyubi (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ led the Muslim forces to a decisive victory over the Crusader army at the Horns of Hattin near Lake Tiberias. This battle effectively destroyed the military power of the Crusader states and paved the way for the liberation of Jerusalem, which followed just months later. It remains one of the most celebrated military victories in Islamic history.
Passing of Hadrat Fariduddin Attar (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ
The Sufi master Hadrat Fariduddin Attar (Rahimahullah) رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ passed away.
Passing of Hadrat Zaynab bint Khuzayma (Radiyallahu Anha) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَاh
Mother of the Believers Hadrat Zaynab bint Khuzayma (Radiyallahu Anha) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهَاh passed away.
Expedition of Hadrat Muhammad ibn Maslama (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
Expedition led by Hadrat Muhammad ibn Maslama (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ against rebellious tribes.
Martyrdom of Hadrat Sulayman ibn Surad (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ
The Companion Hadrat Sulayman ibn Surad (Radiyallahu Anhu) رَضِيَ ٱللَّٰهُ عَنْهُ was martyred.