Yaqeen Newsletter | Jun 27th, 2025

Why the Islamic calendar matters

What calendar is your life tied to? As the Islamic New Year begins, discover why the Hijri calendar is a divine framework for worship, identity, and sacred history. Learn how living by the Islamic lunar calendar realigns your life with purpose, faith, and the way Allah intended you to experience time.

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The Beloved Grandson of the Prophet ﷺ

The Prophet ﷺ called his grandson a sayyid, and indeed, Hasan (ra) was a master among men.

Explore the life and legacy of Hasan ibn Ali (ra) in rich detail: his joyous birth, the Prophet ﷺ's love for him, his unique personality and generosity, his worship and many Hajj journeys, his leadership as the fifth caliph, and his reconciliation and reuniting of the ummah.

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The Yaqeen team is growing!

We're expanding our team at Yaqeen Institute and looking for passionate, mission-driven individuals to help us produce transformative Islamic content. Explore the two opportunities below!

3D Animators (1 year contract)– Media Team

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Reviving the Islamic calendar

While Ramadan holds tremendous virtue, it is not one of the designated sacred months of the Islamic hijri calendar. These four months shouldn't be treated like the other months of the year.

Learn more about the significance of the months of the Islamic calendar when you read: "The Months Ordained by Allah: Reviving the Islamic Calendar"