![]() ![]() “Our Lord descends to the lowest heaven on the night of the middle of Sha’bān and forgives the occupants of the Earth except for the one who associates partners with Allāh and one who harbors enmity.” Fasting on 15 Shaban People can also fast on 15th of Shaban but it is not obligatory to fast on Shab-e-barat.Ībū Mūsa al-Ash’arī says that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) told: Therefore, praying for forgiveness and blessings paves the path to Jannah (Heaven). Shaban itself is a month in which good deeds are raised and brought in light to Allah, the all knowing. The 15th of Shaban or Shab-e-Barat is the night people use to seek forgiveness for the deceased. Along with Shaban fasting, Muslims should pray to Allah and recite the holy Quran for asking His permission to keep the fasts and be blessed in Ramadan. ![]() Fasting in the month of Shaban fetches blessings far and beyond. Therefore, fasting during Shaban and Shawwal is highly beneficial and rewarding. It is a month in which the deeds are taken up to the Lord of the worlds, and I like that my deeds be taken up when I am fasting.” (An-Nasa’i)Īs Ramadan is the month of harvesting good deeds, fasting before and after multiplies the harvest. “That is a month to which people do not pay much attention, between Rajab and Ramadan. Upon the question from Usamah ibn Zaid related to increased fasting in the month of Shaban by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Prophet Muhammad said: Also, the birth of Abbas Ibn Ali is celebrated on 4 Shaban. Allah later revealed to the Prophet that he and all the believers of Islam should face Masjid Al Haram as the correct direction during Namaz. Additionally, the Muslims used to pray towards Qibla located in Masjid Al Aqsa. The surah aims at revealing the benefits and rewards of praying to Allah. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) learned about the Surah Al Ahzab, the 56th verse of the Holy Quran in Shaban. It is a month in which the deeds are raised to the Lord of the worlds, and I like my deeds to be raised while I am fasting.” “It is a month where people tend to neglect, between the months of Rajab and Ramadan. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to fast more in Shaban than any other month (Ramadan being the exception). Shaban has many virtues, among which fasting makes the way to reach Allah. The 15th of Shaban will fall on 8th March 2023. Shaban 2023 dates: Shaban month 2023 will begin from the 22nd Feb and will end on 22nd March. In the modern world, Shaban metaphorically continues the traditions of preparations, but today, for the long fasting days of Ramadan. Shaban gave hope and optimism to bear the heat that prevailed in Ramadan. They did this to prepare for the heat following the month. In the past, Arab tribes used to disperse and look out for water and oasis during this month. The literal meaning of the word Shaban is ‘dispersion’ or ‘separation’. The blessings of all kind deed is enjoyed in Ramadan. ![]() Therefore, good deeds and charity should be planned in Rajab, and performed in Shaban. Scholars narrate that Rajab is the month of planting, Shaban is for cultivation, and Ramadan is for harvesting. Shaban acts as a bridge between the sacred month of Rajab and the holy month of Ramadan. In this month, Muslims prepare for the prolonged fasting of Ramadan by eating nutritious food and praying for long hours. Fasting during Shaban is recommended for those seeking forgiveness and praise Allah, the Almighty. People widely celebrate the month for Shab-e-Barat or 15th of Shaban. Shaban month in Islamic calendar is the eight month that precedes the holy month of Ramadan. ![]()
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