What is The Islamic/Hijri Calendar?

Author: 
Syed Khalid Shaukat

The Islamic calendar is based on lunar months, which begin when a thin new crescent Moon is actually sighted in the western sky after sunset within a day or so after the New Moon. Hence, the month is either 29 days or 30 days.

There are 12 months in an Islamic year, which is either 354 days long or 355 days long, compared to (Gregorian) civil calendar year of 365 or 366 days. Since the Islamic Lunar year has 12 lunar months, it is on an average, 11 days shorter than the (Gregorian) civil year, the Islamic year shifts earlier in each civil year by about 11 days.

The 12 months of the Islamic calendar are:

Revival Digest - May 2015

We are a few weeks away from Ramadan, a month where we look to increase our God consciousness.

A big part of this is understanding the reasons for Islam - not just the practice, but Islamic philosophy.

A top Muslim police officer recently suggested that an aversion to alcohol was a sign of extremism. He may not have understood his faith, but he was far from the truth.

Muslim Marriage Events Birmingham - Sunday 24th May 2015

Event Date: 
Sunday, 24 May, 2015 - 11:30 to 16:30

We are holding the next single muslims marriage event on Sunday 24th May 2015 at Tipu Sultan in Birmingham

21 & over event

The event is acting as an intermediary for people who are seeking marriage partners. The setting is very much open to all individuals to speak with each other. However, we will have advisors that will support individuals who feel shy or need an intermediary between their discussions. Inshallah we will also be supporting women who feel they need to be in a segregated environment.

The age group that has currently shown a high interest in coming to the event has been between 21-46.

Please bear in mind these events are going to be conducted in a professional manner.

An attempt to ensure that there is an equal ratio of the sexes, hence spaces are limited to first come basis. Should you feel you need to speak to someone and arrange for bookings please contact one of our advisors, details are as below. Please forward to all Muslim brothers & sisters who are looking for marriage.

3 course Buffet Meal and drinks Included For further details and bookings please contact:

Alisha on 07737309349

 

Revival Digest - April 2015

There are less than 7 days remaining until the next general elections in the UK.

Muslims have had a tradition of taking part in political events for the greater good of society since before the hijrah - the Muslims who kigrated to Abysinnia took part in local events and sided with the king when there were attempts to remove him from power.

As muslims we must stand on the side of truth and justice - this means we shouldnt just vote for an individual because he may be from our ethnicity or even claim to be Muslim.

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