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The Prophet ﷺ was asked about fasting on the day of 'Ashura, whereupon he said: "It expiates the sins of the preceding year." He also intended to fast the 9th to differ from the People of the Book.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "The most virtuous fasting after the month of Ramadan is that of Allah's month, al-Muharram."

When the Prophet ﷺ arrived in Madinah, he found the Jews fasting on 'Ashura. They said: "This is the day Allah delivered Musa and the Children of Israel from Pharaoh." The Prophet ﷺ said: "We have more right to Musa than you," and ordered Muslims to fast.

Allah ordained four sacred months in which warfare is forbidden and good deeds are magnified in reward: Dhu al-Qi'dah, Dhu al-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "There is no contagious disease (without Allah's decree), no evil omens, and no bad luck in the month of Safar." Islam purifies hearts from superstitious dread.

Abu Hurairah (RA) reported: "My friend (the Prophet ﷺ) advised me to observe three things: to fast three days of every month, to pray two rak'ahs of Duha, and to pray Witr before sleeping."

The Muslim army marched to Khaybar. The Prophet ﷺ handed the banner to Ali ibn Abi Talib (RA), saying: "By Allah, if Allah guides one man through you, it is better for you than red camels."

The Prophet ﷺ and Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (RA) took refuge in the Cave of Thawr before completing the historic migration to Madinah.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Our Lord descends every night to the lowest heaven when the last third of the night remains, saying: 'Who is calling upon Me, that I may answer him?'"

Observing fasts on the 13th, 14th, and 15th lunar nights throughout all months.

During this expedition, the Prophet ﷺ led the companions in Salat al-Khawf (the Prayer of Danger/Fear), ensuring prayer is never abandoned even during conflict.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "When a human being dies, his deeds end except for three: ongoing charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him."

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "By Allah, I seek forgiveness of Allah and turn to Him in repentance more than seventy times a day."

Muslim forces faced the Byzantine army. Following the martyrdom of commanders Zayd ibn Harithah, Ja'far ibn Abi Talib, and Abdullah ibn Rawahah, Khalid ibn al-Walid (RA) took the command and was titled Sayfullah (The Sword of Allah) by the Prophet ﷺ.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever prays twelve rak'ahs during the day and night, a house will be built for him in Paradise: 2 before Fajr, 4 before Dhuhr, 2 after Dhuhr, 2 after Maghrib, and 2 after Isha."

The first Caliph of Islam passed away in Jumada al-Akhirah 13 AH, and was buried beside the Messenger of Allah ﷺ, followed by the accession of Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA).

The Prophet ﷺ declared: "Time has come back to its original state... The year is twelve months, of which four are sacred: three are consecutive — Dhu al-Qi'dah, Dhu al-Hijjah, and Muharram — and Rajab of Mudar." (Avoiding all sins and disputes).

The Prophet ﷺ was taken from Al-Masjid al-Haram to Al-Masjid al-Aqsa and ascended through the heavens, where Allah gifted the Ummah the Five Daily Prayers.

The final military campaign led by the Prophet ﷺ, demonstrating firm faith and discipline during extreme summer hardship.

'A'ishah (RA) narrated: "I never saw the Messenger of Allah ﷺ fast more in any month than in Sha'ban. He used to fast almost the entire month of Sha'ban."

The Prophet ﷺ said: "That is a month between Rajab and Ramadan that people neglect. It is a month in which deeds are raised to the Lord of the worlds, and I love that my deeds be raised while I am fasting."

While the Prophet ﷺ and companions were praying facing Bayt al-Maqdis, revelation descended: "Turn your face toward the Sacred Mosque..." (Surah Al-Baqarah 2:144), establishing Makkah as the permanent Qiblah.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever prays during the nights of Ramadan with faith and seeking reward, his past sins will be forgiven."

The Prophet ﷺ taught 'A'ishah (RA) the supplication:

The Prophet ﷺ practiced I'tikaf (seclusion for worship in the mosque) in the last ten days of Ramadan every year.

The first verses of the Quran (Surah Al-'Alaq) were revealed to the Prophet ﷺ in the Cave of Hira during Laylat al-Qadr.

The decisive battle (Yawm al-Furqan) where 313 believers triumphed over 1,000 Quraish warriors with divine help and angels.

The Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah in peaceful victory, cleared the Ka'bah of idols reciting: "Truth has come and falsehood has vanished" (17:81), and granted universal pardon.

The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "Whoever fasts Ramadan and then follows it with six days of Shawwal, it is as if he fasted for a lifetime."

Purification for the fasting person and food for the poor before the Eid prayer.

Crucial battle containing profound lessons on strict obedience to the Prophet's command and steadfastness in faith.

Victory through reliance upon Allah alone after initial trials.

Anas (RA) reported: "The Prophet ﷺ performed 'Umrah four times, all of them in the month of Dhu al-Qi'dah, except the 'Umrah he performed with his Hajj."

The historic peace treaty described by Allah as a "Clear Victory" (Fathan Mubeena — Surah Al-Fath 48:1), and the Pledge of the Tree (*Bay'at ar-Ridwan*) under which Allah was pleased with the companions.

The Prophet ﷺ said: "There are no days in which righteous deeds are more beloved to Allah than these ten days." (Recommended: Fasting 1st-9th, abundant Tahleel, Takbeer, Tahmeed, and Sadaqah).

The Prophet ﷺ said: "Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah expiates the sins of two years: the previous year and the coming year." (For non-pilgrims).

Reciting "Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illallah, Allahu Akbar, Allahu Akbar, wa lillahil-hamd" and offering sacrificial cattle for Allah alone.

The Prophet ﷺ delivered the monumental Farewell Sermon on Mount 'Arafat, declaring the sanctity of human life, wealth, honor, and universal brotherhood.

On the Day of 'Arafah during the Farewell Hajj, Allah revealed: "This day I have perfected for you your religion and completed My favor upon you and have approved for you Islam as your religion."