The Reality of the Kunde of 22 Rajab

Question

In some places there is a widespread custom of holding kunde (a ritual food offering in earthen bowls) on 22 Rajab. What is the ruling on the various rites performed in it? What is the origin of the kunde, and should the Muslims of the Ahl al-Sunna perform this custom? It is hoped that you will explain in detail, in accordance with the Sacred Law, the origin of this custom and guide the Muslims of the Ahl al-Sunna wa-l-Jama‘a. Explain, and be rewarded.

Answer

The prevalent custom of kunde is, in the school of the Ahl al-Sunna wa-l-Jama‘a, utterly baseless, contrary to the Sacred Law and a forbidden bid‘a (innovation in religion). For the twenty-second of Rajab is neither the date of birth of Hazrat Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq ﵀ nor the date of his death: Hazrat Imam Ja‘far al-Sadiq ﵀ was born on 8 Ramadan 80 or 83 AH and died in Shawwal…

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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