This name was chosen because the Arabs have revered this month since ancient times and refrained from engaging in warfare during it.
Rajab is one of the sacred months during which fighting and bloodshed are prohibited. This month holds significance due to important events such as the Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Mab’ath (appointment to prophethood) and the birth of Imam Ali (AS), and it occupies a special place in the Islamic calendar.
This month has several other names, including Rajab al-Fard, Rajab al-Mudhar, Rajab al-Asm, Rajab al-Murajjab, Rajab al-Haram, Munsal al-Assinah, and Munsal al-All. Each of these names refers to a specific characteristic of this month. For instance, Rajab al-Fard is named for its separation from the other sacred months, while Rajab al-Mudhar is named in recognition of the special respect that the Mudhar tribe held for this month.
Rajab is one of the sacred months that is separated from the other sacred months (Dhu al-Qi’dah, Dhu al-Hijjah, and Muharram that come one after another).
In the pre-Islamic era, the year began with the month of Rajab, and the leap month was placed after Jumada al-Thani and before Rajab. During that time, Rajab held great significance and respect among the Arabs. In this month, warfare, bloodshed, murder, pillaging, and surprise attacks were forbidden and considered Haram.
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Additionally, one of the notable events during Rajab, both before and after the advent of Islam, was the establishment of several markets (souqs) during this month, including the Souq of Suhar, which was held on the first day of Rajab, and the Souq of Daba, which continued until the end of the month.
After the emergence of Islam, the reverence and significance of this month increased, adding religious sanctity to it.
source: iqna
