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The Virtues of Sha‘bān Al-Sharīf: Prepare for Ramadan
Sha‘bān Al-Sharīf is a month of immense blessings and spiritual opportunities, paving the way for the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time to reflect, purify, and prepare our hearts for the mercy and forgiveness of Allah Ta‘ālā.
The beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said to Hazrat Āisha (RA):
“The fast that is dearest to me (among the nāfilah fasts) is the fast that is kept in the month of Sha‘bān. O, Āisha! It is such a month that the list of those who will die within that year is handed to the angel of death. And I like that my name is listed and handed [to the angel of death] while I am fasting.”
(Reported by An-Nasa’i)
Additionally, Umm Salāmah (RA) narrated:
“The Prophet ﷺ did not fast in any months more often, apart from Ramadan, than he did in Sha‘bān.”
(Sunan Abu Dawood)
Why Sha‘bān Al-Sharīf Is Special
Rasūlullāh ﷺ said:
“Rajab is the month of Allāh, Sha‘bān is my month, and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah. Sha‘bān expiates sins, while Ramadan purifies them.”
(Sunan Al-Bayhaqi)
Sha‘bān is a month when:
- The doors of good are wide open.
- Blessings descend from Allah Ta‘ālā.
- Sins are forgiven and wrongdoings are abstained from.
- Abundant salawāt (durūd) should be sent upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, the most virtuous of all creation.
Practical Steps for Believers During Sha‘bān
Muslims are encouraged to maximize the rewards of this sacred month by engaging in:
- Fasting: Perform as many voluntary fasts as possible, following the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ.
- Seeking Forgiveness: Repent sincerely for past sins and seek closeness to Allah Ta‘ālā through dua.
- Sending Salawat: Regularly recite durūd upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ to attain blessings.
- Extra Worship: Spend time in additional salah, Quran recitation, and other ibādah.
- Reflecting on Time: Use Sha‘bān to prepare spiritually for Ramadan, recognizing that yesterday is gone, today is for worship, and tomorrow is uncertain.
A Reminder About the Value of Time
The months are fleeting, just like the days of our lives:
- Yesterday is gone forever, a day to take lessons from.
- Today is an opportunity to perform ibādah, seize it like a treasure.
- Tomorrow is merely hope; we cannot be certain we will live to see it.
Rajab Sharīf has passed, and Ramadan is ahead of us. However, Sha‘bān is here now, and we must take full advantage of it by immersing ourselves in acts of worship and good deeds.
Prepare Your Heart for Ramadan
Sha‘bān Al-Sharīf is a blessed gift that allows us to prepare spiritually for the sacred month of Ramadan. Do not delay or procrastinate. Instead, use this time wisely to connect with Allah Ta‘ālā and seek His mercy through the wasīlah of Rasūlullāh ﷺ.
📖 “And hasten to forgiveness from your Lord and a garden as wide as the heavens and the earth, prepared for the righteous.”
(Surah Aal-e-Imran, 3:133)
Let’s wake up from heedlessness and embrace the blessings of Sha‘bān. Take this opportunity to purify your soul, strengthen your connection with Allah, and prepare for Ramadan Sharīf with a heart full of faith and devotion.
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