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Dhu'l-Qa'dah

Dhu'l-Qa'dah

9.9
The eleventh month of the Islamic calendar when fighting is not allowed
  • proper noun
translation icon : Dhu'l-Qa'dah
  • Historical records show that no wars were waged during Dhu'l-Qa'dah in early Islamic history.

Examples

  • Many Muslims prepare for Hajj during Dhu'l-Qa'dah, the month preceding the pilgrimage.

  • Muslims observe Dhu'l-Qa'dah as a month of peace.

  • The festival was set to begin in Dhu'l-Qa'dah, following a period of peace and reflection.

  • In Dhu'l-Qa'dah, many people focus on spiritual reflection.

  • Historical records show that no wars were waged during Dhu'l-Qa'dah, the eleventh month of the Islamic calendar.

  • Many Muslims prepare for Hajj during Dhu'l-Qa'dah, a month traditionally associated with peace.

  • During Dhu'l-Qa'dah, followers of Islam focus on spiritual practices and reflection.

Synonyms

Dhu al-Qadah
vsDhu'l-Qa'dah
9.9

A month in the Islamic calendar that people consider sacred because fighting is not allowed

describes the month without stressing its sacred status

Surface Forms

Dhu'l-Qa'dah main

Etymology

Dhu'l-Qa'dah comes from Arabic parts Dhu' meaning 'one who has' and Qa'dah meaning 'sitting', so it was the 'month of sitting' when people stopped travel and fighting. That's why Dhu'l-Qa'dah is the Islamic month during which warfare was traditionally forbidden.