Is there an authentic Hadith which names the four sacred months?
Answer:
Yes. Imam Bukhari and Imam Muslim (rahimahumallah) have recorded the following narration on the authority of Sayyiduna Abu Bakrah (radiyallahu ‘anhu):
“…The year consists of twelve months, four of which are sacred. Three from them are consecutive: Dhul Qa’dah, Dhul Hijjah and Muharram. And [the fourth sacred month] is Rajab…”
(Sahih Bukhari, Hadith: 4662 and Sahih Muslim, Hadith: 1679)
And Allah Ta’ala knows best.
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