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The Day of 'Ashura'

"The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) fasted on the Day of 'Ashura'  and ordered  Muslims to fast on it" (Al-Bukhari). 

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April Fools' Day

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:" Woe to him who speaks and tells lies so as to make people laugh thereby. Woe to him! Woe to Him!" [At-Tirmidhi]. 

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Eid al-Adha

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:" We have been ordered to come out on the Day of Eid, even bring out the virgin girls from their houses and the menstruating" (Muslim).

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International Widows Day

Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:" The one who looks after the widow and the needy person is like the one who fights in the cause of Allah" (Muslim).

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International Volunteer Day

"And whoever volunteers good  [i.e, excess]. It is better for him" (Quran:2:184).

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International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

"Zakah expenditures are only for poor and for the Needy" (Quran 9: 60)"

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Al-Mutakabbir (The Supreme)

Al-Mutakabbir: The Supreme, He is the Majestic and Exalted One Who is far above any deficiency or defect and above treating His servants unjustly. He vanquishes the tyrants among His servants and is distinguished by pride; whoever disputes with Him over that, He will break him and subject him to punishment.

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Al-Kabeer (The Great)

Al-Kabeer: The Great, He is the Great One in His Self, attributes, and actions. Nothing is greater than Him. Rather, all things are small next to His Majesty.

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Ar-Rabb (The Lord)

Ar-Rabb: The Lord, He is the One Who raises His servants through His favors and makes them grow in a gradual way and He raises His pious servants in a way that re- forms their hearts. He is the Creator, the Possessor and the Master.

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Al-'Azeem (The Magnificent)

Al-'Azeem: The Magnificent, He is the One Who possesses the absolute majesty in His Self, names and attributes. Hence, it is incumbent upon His servants to glorify and exalt Him and heed His commands and prohibitions.