What are the characteristics of the Sacred Months, other than the prohibition of fighting? Do sins and good deeds multiply therein? Do righteous deeds performed therein have any special merit? And what is meant by "wronging oneself" mentioned in the Noble Verse?
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The sacred months have already been defined, as has the issue of multiplying good deeds and sins within them, and the interpretation of Allah's saying: "So do not wrong yourselves therein." Also, the ruling on fighting during them was mentioned, and it is recommended to fast in them. They are: Dhu al-Qadah, Dhu al-Hijjah, Muharram, and Rajab, with Muharram being the most virtuous among them.
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