The ancient Romans celebrated the founding of Rome by Romulus, one of the twin sons of Mars, the god of war, begotten of a virgin woman. The twins were abandoned and survived by being nursed by a she-wolf. They grew up, got into a fight, and Romulus murdered Remus, his twin brother. Romulus established the city of Rome 753 years before the supposed birth of Christ. The ancient Romans counted their years from that time.
Christians celebrate the supposed date (no one is sure of the actual date or year) of the birth of Jesus Christ, the son of Mary. His mother was a virgin who, so Christians say, begot her son by God, the creator of the heavens and the earth. This year, Christians celebrate two thousand and twenty-three years since the supposed date of the birth of Christ.
We Muslims celebrate the migration – the hijrah – of Prophet Muhammad and his followers from persecution in Makkah to freedom in the city that became known as “madinat-un-nabee” – the city of the prophet – shortened to “Madinah”. This year, which began several weeks ago, we Muslims celebrate the flight to freedom one thousand four hundred and forty-five years ago. This is the year 1445.
The “Malik-ul-Mulk Hijri Calendar 1445” is a beautiful spiral-bound professional-quality calendar measuring 8-1/2 by 11 inches, with a small perforation for hanging on the wall. It opens to 8-1/2 by 22 inches. It is printed on glossy, sturdy calendar stock.
The corresponding months and dates of the Christian calendar are indicated on each page of this hijri calendar.
In addition to referencing the historical reality of the hijrah, the Malik-ul-Mulk calendar has a dozen beautiful images of the creation of Allah and, for the month of Dhul-Hijjah, a picture of the Ka`bah surrounded by the congregation of hajjis.
The retail price is US$25.00 each, plus US$2.50 shipping. A bulk order of 100 will cost US$1,200.00, plus shipping. For larger orders, I can negotiate with my printer for a better discount. In addition, a bulk order of 100 or more can include, if you like, the name and contact information of your masjid, association, or business in the space on the back page.
I look forward to hearing from you.
And remember — Your Calendar Is Your Celebration.
As-Salaam alaikum wa-rahmat-Allah wa-barakaatuh!
Your Brother,
Lester A. Knibbs
(Abdulhakim Muhammad)
Malik-ul-Mulk Publications
P.O. Box 661
Pinebluff, NC 28373
bronxhakeem@yahoo.com
Venmo: @Lester-Knibbs
PayPal: @bronxhakeem
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