The Hijri Calendar

The Hijri calendar is a lunar calendar. It contains 12 months that are based on the motion of the moon. Each month of the Hijri Calendar is either 29 days or 30 days. The Hijri Calendar was introduced by the second rightly guided Caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab.

Years of the Hijri Calendar are counted since the Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Mohammed from Mecca to Medina in 622 AD.  

With the birth of modern age which is characterized by freedom of thought, there has been a change in the approach of the western authors who have studied the prophet’s life and characteristics. We would like to quote some of their views so that the seekers of the truth can proceed with an objective attempt to better understand prophet Muhammad and his message.

Assalamu Alikum Wa Rahmatu Allah Wa Barakatuh

We would like to congratulate our community with the blessing month of Ramadan and we pray to Allah to accept from us our righteous deeds and to forgive our sins.

The following are some questions and answer regarding Ramadan 1426 H (2005)