Sha`ban: A Special Month with a Special Night
The month of Sha`ban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which has a special significance and a special night as well.
The month of Sha`ban is the eighth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, which has a special significance and a special night as well.
Why did the Prophet put great emphasis on fasting during Sha`ban? What did the Prophet use to do during Sha`ban? How could we use Sha`ban to warm up for Ramadan?
The month of Rajab is one of the Arab and Islamic Hijri lunar months. The word rajab is derived from the word tarjib, which, in Arabic, indicates glorification. The reason behind this name may be the high esteem Arabs used to confer upon this month.
The article pinpoints some of the commonly committed acts that should be avoided and the widely neglected acts that should be observed during the month of Sha`ban.
Why did the Prophet put great emphasis on fasting during Sha`ban? What did the Prophet use to do during Sha`ban? How could we use Sha`ban to warm up for Ramadan?