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dhū al-qi'dah
Dhu al-Qi'dah
Dhu al-Qi'dah (ذو القعدة) is the eleventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is one of the sacred months (Hurmul) in Islam and serves as a preparatory period before Dhu al-Hijjah, the month of Hajj pilgrimage. The name literally means 'the possessor of sitting' or 'the month of repose,' traditionally marking a time when pre-Islamic Arabs would cease warfare.
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يبدأ موسم الحج في شهر ذو القعدة ويستمر إلى ذو الحجة.
Yabdā' mawsim al-hajj fī shahri dhū al-qi'dah wa-yastamirru ilā dhū al-hijjah.
The Hajj season begins in the month of Dhu al-Qi'dah and continues until Dhu al-Hijjah.
ولد النبي محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم في شهر ربيع الأول، لكن وفاته كانت في ذو القعدة.
Wulida al-nabī Muhammad sallā allāhu 'alayhi wa-sallam fī shahri rabī' al-awwal, lākin wafātuhu kānat fī dhū al-qi'dah.
The Prophet Muhammad was born in Rabi' al-Awwal, but his death occurred in Dhu al-Qi'dah.
في ذو القعدة، يبدأ المسلمون بالتحضير الروحي والجسدي للحج.
Fī dhū al-qi'dah, yabda' al-muslimūn bi-al-tahḍīr al-rūḥī wa-al-jasadī li-al-hajj.
In Dhu al-Qi'dah, Muslims begin spiritual and physical preparation for the Hajj pilgrimage.
شهر ذو القعدة هو من الأشهر الحرم التي حرم الله فيها القتال.
Shahru dhū al-qi'dah huwa min al-ashhur al-hurum allatī harrama allāh fīhā al-qitāl.
The month of Dhu al-Qi'dah is one of the sacred months in which Allah has forbidden warfare.
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Dhu al-Qi'dah holds significant religious importance in Islamic culture as one of the four sacred months mentioned in the Quran. Historically, pre-Islamic Arabs respected this month as a time of peace and commerce, suspending all warfare activities. Today, Muslims worldwide use this month for intensive preparation and planning for the Hajj pilgrimage, making it a spiritually charged period in the Islamic calendar.
When referring to this month, always use the full name 'Dhu al-Qi'dah' or its Arabic equivalent ذو القعدة. Remember that the Islamic calendar is lunar-based, so the dates shift approximately 11 days earlier each year relative to the Gregorian calendar. In conversations about Islamic holidays and religious observances, knowing the Islamic calendar months is essential for proper communication.
Dhu al-Qi'dah is the eleventh month of the Islamic lunar calendar and holds considerable religious and cultural significance in Islam. The name is derived from Arabic, with 'dhū' meaning 'possessor' or 'owner' and 'al-qi'dah' meaning 'sitting' or 'repose,' literally translating to 'the month of sitting' or 'the month of repose.'
Dhu al-Qi'dah is one of the four sacred months (Ashhur al-Hurum) explicitly mentioned in the Quran. These sacred months are times when warfare and violence are forbidden in Islamic law. Historically, even pre-Islamic Arabs respected these months as periods of peace and commerce. The Quranic reference emphasizes the spiritual importance of these months: 'Indeed, the number of months with Allah is twelve [lunar] months in the register of Allah [from] the day He created the heavens and the earth; of these, four are sacred.'
Dhu al-Qi'dah serves as the primary preparation month for the Hajj pilgrimage, which takes place in the following month, Dhu al-Hijjah. During this month, Muslims worldwide begin intensive spiritual and physical preparations for their potential pilgrimage. Many intending pilgrims use Dhu al-Qi'dah to gather necessary supplies, make travel arrangements, and engage in additional prayers and Quranic recitation to prepare themselves spiritually.
As part of the Islamic lunar calendar, Dhu al-Qi'dah consists of 30 days. Because the Islamic calendar is purely lunar (based on the moon's phases rather than the sun's position), the dates of Dhu al-Qi'dah shift approximately 11 days earlier each year when compared to the Gregorian calendar. This means that Dhu al-Qi'dah may fall in different seasons of the year over an 33-year cycle.
Throughout Islamic history, Dhu al-Qi'dah has been recognized as a month of exceptional spiritual merit. The Prophet Muhammad observed the sanctity of this month, and numerous Hadith traditions document the virtues of this period. In contemporary times, Muslims mark this month in their communities through increased religious activities, Quranic study circles, and preparations for Hajj.
For Muslims planning to perform Hajj, Dhu al-Qi'dah becomes a crucial planning and preparation period. Travel bookings, visa arrangements, spiritual study, and health preparations typically occur during this month. The month also serves as a reminder of the Islamic emphasis on scheduled sacred times and the importance of spiritual renewal.