The term "Jumada," signifies dry, arid, and rain-deprived land and “Al-Thani" means 'the second.' This originates from its position as the subsequent month to Jumada Al-Awwal, marking the culmination of the initial dry months. The term 'Jumada' may also have ties to a verb denoting "to freeze," drawing a connection to water freezing during this period in pre-Islamic Arabia.
The Importance of Time and Opportunity

This month is not designated as a month of significance. However, the broader Islamic guidance encourages remaining steadfast on voluntary acts of worship throughout the entire year and continued reflection and evaluation of deeds and time.

The broader message is to utilise our time wisely and guard against sins, vice, futility and spending time in an undesirable manner. The timeless teachings of Islam encourage us to take advantage of the critical phases of life: youth before old age, health before sickness, wealth before poverty, free time before preoccupation, and life before death. This serves as a universal guideline for believers to be grateful for their blessings and opportunities throughout the journey of life.

Notable Events of Jumada al-Akhirah

• Incident of ‘Ifk’ in which Hazrat Aishah (Radiyallahu Anha) was falsely accused - (4 AH)
• First Salat al-Khusuf - (5 AH)
• Demise of Hazrat Abu Bakr (Radiyallahu Anhu) - (13 AH)
• Hazrat Umar (RA) authenticates the Hijri calendar - (17 AH)
• Hazrat Mu’awiyyah establishes the post office - (48 AH)
• Birth of Imam Abu Hanifa (Rahimahullah) - (80 AH)
• Muhammed ibn Qasim enters Sindh - (92 AH)
• Salahuddeen gains control over Syria - (570 AH)