I have heard that Umar Ibn Khattab introduced Muharram as the first month of the Islamic calendar whereas earlier Rabiul Awwal used to be the first month. Is this true?
I have heard that Umar Ibn Khattab introduced Muharram as the first month of the Islamic calendar whereas earlier Rabiul Awwal used to be the first month. Is this true?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 2 months ago
Yes. Hijri (Islamic) calender never started from Muharram because Hijra of the Prophet (SAWA) started in Rabiul Awwal and not in Muharram. Muharram was the start of the year of pagan Arabs before Islam. Umar ibn Al-Khattar was the first who brought it among Muslims.
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