❀ Ruling on 22nd Rajab Rituals and the Practice of Konday ❀
Question:
What is the ruling on performing specific acts of worship on the 22nd of Rajab, such as particular nawāfil prayers or celebrating the day? Are these valid practices or not?
Answer by:
Shaykh Akramullah Wāḥidī ḥafiẓahullāh
Any special acts of worship or specific nawāfil associated with the 22nd of Rajab have no evidence in the Qur’an or authentic Sunnah. These actions are considered:
❖ Pure innovation (bidʿah) in religion.
The Shariah does not permit the invention of new days of celebration or specific rituals without a clear Sharʿī proof.
The custom of cooking or distributing special food (“Konday”) on the 22nd of Rajab is also:
Impermissible (Ḥarām)
Baseless in Islam
An invented ritual with no Sharʿī support
Such practices fall under fabricated cultural traditions, which are not part of the Deen.
Many of the stories told on this day—often revolving around fabricated events or virtues—contain elements of major shirk (shirk akbar).
Such beliefs or narratives are extremely dangerous, as they can lead to clear misguidance and deviation from Tawḥīd.
① The 22nd of Rajab has no religious significance in Islam.
② Any nawāfil or rituals done specifically on this day are innovations (bidʿah).
③ The practice of “Konday” is ḥarām and must be abstained from.
④ Spreading fabricated stories that contain shirk is a serious danger to one’s faith.
وَاللهُ أَعْلَمُ
Question:
What is the ruling on performing specific acts of worship on the 22nd of Rajab, such as particular nawāfil prayers or celebrating the day? Are these valid practices or not?
Answer by:
Shaykh Akramullah Wāḥidī ḥafiẓahullāh
✦ No Basis in the Qur’an and Sunnah
Any special acts of worship or specific nawāfil associated with the 22nd of Rajab have no evidence in the Qur’an or authentic Sunnah. These actions are considered:
❖ Pure innovation (bidʿah) in religion.
The Shariah does not permit the invention of new days of celebration or specific rituals without a clear Sharʿī proof.
✦ The Practice of “Konday” is Ḥarām
The custom of cooking or distributing special food (“Konday”) on the 22nd of Rajab is also:
Impermissible (Ḥarām) Baseless in Islam An invented ritual with no Sharʿī supportSuch practices fall under fabricated cultural traditions, which are not part of the Deen.
✦ Associated Stories Involving Shirk
Many of the stories told on this day—often revolving around fabricated events or virtues—contain elements of major shirk (shirk akbar).
Such beliefs or narratives are extremely dangerous, as they can lead to clear misguidance and deviation from Tawḥīd.
Conclusion:
① The 22nd of Rajab has no religious significance in Islam.
② Any nawāfil or rituals done specifically on this day are innovations (bidʿah).
③ The practice of “Konday” is ḥarām and must be abstained from.
④ Spreading fabricated stories that contain shirk is a serious danger to one’s faith.
وَاللهُ أَعْلَمُ
