months

The Islamic calendar consists of 12 months and is based on the position and phases of the moon. Most Islamic months begin with the sighting of the new moon and is approximately 29 to 30 days long. The lunar calendar changes over time, and every year, the placement of each month is different from...

The Islamic calendar differs from the Gregorian calendar because it follows the cycle of the moon rather than the cycle of the sun, but the two calendars have one thing in common: they both have 12 months. The 12 Islamic months each have different meanings, with four of them being sacred months...

97. Surah Al-Qadr (The Night of Decree) In the Name of Allah, The Most Gracious, Most Merciful 1. Verily! We have sent it (this Qur'an) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) 2. And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is? 3. The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a...