Sha‘bān, the eighth Islamic month, is second only to Ramaḏān in virtue, blessings and greatness. It is due to this virtue and greatness that Nabi ️F used to emphasise its importance not only verbally but practically too.
Sayyiḍunā Usāmah raḍiyallāhu anhu asked:
“O Rasūlullāh! I do not see you fasting in any month as much as in Sha‘bān.”
He ️ replied:
“It is a month people are negligent of, between Rajab and Ramaḏān. It is a month in which deeds are raised towards the Lord of the worlds. Therefore, I like my deeds to be raised whilst I am fasting.”
(An-Nasā’ī)
Shaʿbān: 3 Do’s & 3 Don’ts
✅ Do’s
- Increase optional fasting
- Engage in tawbah, istighār and dhikr
- Prepare spiritually for Ramaḏān through tilāwah and nawāfil
❌ Don’ts
- Don’t be negligent of this month
- Don’t persist in sins
- Don’t delay preparing for Ramaḏān
🌙 The 1st of Shaʿbān will be confirmed upon the sighting of the moon, inshāAllāh. We will inform everyone accordingly.
May Allāh allow us to benefit fully from Sha‘bān and reach Ramaḏān in the best state. Ãmeen
