Rabi al-Thani: Discover the Beauty of This Blessed Month

Rabi al-Thani, also called Rabi al-Akhir, is the fourth month in the Islamic calendar. It gets its name “The Second Spring” as a reminder that in pre-Islamic Arabia this month used to fall during the spring season.

Rabi al-Thani in 2025 In Shah Allah,  start on October 2nd and lasts till October 31st, depending on moon sighting.

Though Rabi al-Thani has no obligatory rituals such as Ramadan or Dhul-Hijjah, it is very spiritually significant. This is particularly because it is related to Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA), one of the most illustrious Sufi saints of Islamic history, whose death anniversary (urs) occurs in this month.

A Glimpse into the Historical Significance of Rabi al-Thani

Death Anniversary of Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA)

The most important historical event in Rabi al-Thani is the passing away of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani (RA) on the 11th of Rabi al-Thani. He was a great Islamic scholar, reformer, and spiritual leader, popularly known as

“The Helper of the Community – Ghaus al-Azam”

Born in 470 AH (1077 CE) in Gilan (Iran) and died in 561 AH (1166 CE) in Baghdad, he is among the greatest Sufi scholars of Islam.

His life was a shining beacon of piety, humility, scholarship, and nearness to Allah (SWT). Numerous Muslims observe this month with additional acts of devotion, reading about his life, and attending spiritual sessions (zikr).

Spiritual Significance of Rabi al-Thani

Even though no specific fasting or rituals are prescribed, Rabi al-Thani is an ideal month for inner reflection and spiritual growth.

Key Spiritual Themes

Self-purification (Tazkiyah):  It is one of the fundamental spiritual objectives in Rabi al-Thani. It is purifying the heart of sin, arrogance, jealousy, and other nasty characteristics, as well as asking Allah for forgiveness and truly turning to Him in obedience and submission. One will be able to acquire true peace of heart and spiritual purity by returning to Allah.

Increasing worship (ibada) During Rabi al-Thani is an excellent way to reinforce the spiritual bond of Allah. This involves offering additional prayers, maintaining daily dhikr (remembrance), and reading the Qur’an on a daily basis. All these aid in the upliftment of the soul and calm the heart. It is an ideal period to instill healthy habits that are pro-faith and devoted to faith.

Learning from the saints:  Allows us to learn from their sincere lives, humility, and strong faith in Allah. Saints like Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) are our role models who set an example for us and teach and motivate us through their words and actions. Learning from their footsteps is able to revive our faith and get us back on track. Theirs is the example that challenges us to follow sincerity, patience, and sympathy in our lives.

Recommended Practices During Rabi al-Thani

1. Voluntary Prayers (Nafl Salah)

During Rabi al-Thani, strengthen your connection with Allah through Nafl prayers like Tahajjud, Ishraq, Duha, and Salat al-Awwabeen.

These optional prayers are extremely rewarding and soothing to the heart.

Rising early for Tahajjud especially gives quiet, sincere dua in the second half of the night.

Make use of these lonely moments as your entry point to closeness with Allah.

2. Qur’an Recitation

Spend some time daily to read and think over the Holy Qur’an in Rabi al-Thani.

Even devoting some time to reading 1–2 pages per day can be a wonderful good habit.

Thinking over its significance keeps your life under God’s guidance.

It is a very good month to bond with the Qur’an on a spiritual as well as an emotional level.

3. Daily Remembrance (Dhikr)

Perform daily dhikr (remembrance) by uttering words like SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, and La ilaha illa Allah.

These are a few words that are of great significance and nourish the soul.

Try to send Salawat (Durood) on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ on a daily basis.

The power of dhikr is that it purifies the heart and soothes the mind.

4. Charity & Good Deeds

It is a good time to perform sadaqah, no matter how small.

Giving food to someone to eat, helping a neighbor, or giving unobtrusively are all acts of goodness.

Islam invites us to be generous and to be kind every day and especially now.

This month may be one of small acts of kindness done solely for Allah’s sake.

5. Learn About the Saints

Spend time reading the biography of pious saints, especially Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA).

His path of piety, humility, and service to the ummah continues to inspire millions of individuals to this day.

Read books like Futuh al-Ghaib or attend spiritual sessions where his lessons are read out.

Let their lessons guide your life towards spiritual excellence and self-improvement.

 Who Was Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA)?

Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jilani (RA) was one of the best saints of Islamic history, born in 1077 CE in Gilan (Iran) and passed away in 1166 CE in Baghdad (Iraq). He is lovingly known by most as Ghaus al-Azam (The Greatest Helper) and Sultan al-Awliya (King of the Saints).

During a time when the Muslim world was experiencing spiritual decline, he reminded people of the right path—to devote themselves to Allah with belief. serving mankind and simple living. His heart-touching sermons and writings moved the hearts of thousands and still leave millions impacted today.

It was not his knowledge that made him different but how much he loved Allah, was humble, and how he dealt with people. He taught that we must trust Allah completely, have a pure heart, and always deal with people kindly.

How to Prepare Spiritually for Rabi al-Thani

Now the moment has arrived to begin preparing to spiritually improve and not fall into the routine.

Begin small but consistently—i.e., add only 2 additional rakats to your daily prayer throughout Rabi al-Thani. That small quantity can be very effective.

Remove distractions that lead you away from the remembrance of Allah, like social media, and attempt to have a more soulful, serene life this blessed month.

Make a vow of gratitude for Allah’s blessings and humility, and incorporate dhikr (remembrance) into your life in order to keep you on the path of your religion during Rabi al-Thani.

Conclusion: A Month of Quiet Power

Rabi al-Thani is an interpolated pearl of the Islamic calendar. Despite not having any of the traditional rituals, its attractiveness is its still spiritual power that it has. By devotional worship, meditation, and remembrance of the saints, we can transform this month into a practice in greater, deeper devotion to Allah.

Let us make Rabi al-Thani a month and a turning point in our spiritual life.

Are you prepared to start this sacred month with fresh intention and commitment? Post your intentions and plans for Rabi al-Thani below, and let’s keep each other accountable on this spiritual journey.