Fasting in Shaban
Fasting in Shaban to honor Ramadan
Fasting in Shaban and its Importance, Shaban is the meritorious Islamic month of Hijri Calendar. It is the number eight-month and holds historical as well as religious significance. It is one of those few months that have superior stature as compared to the rest of the months and is respected and valued by the Muslims throughout the world. It precedes the blessed month of Ramadan and is one of the revered months in the Muslim world.
The literal meaning of Shaban is a branch. Thus Shaban branches off to lead to good things. This holy month acts as a connection between two sacred months of Rajab and Ramadan.
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Importance of Shaban Month
Fasting is one of the specialties of the month of Shaban. Muslims would fast to make it one of the major acts in this month and following the footsteps of their beloved Prophet Muhammad PBUH. They take fasting in Shaban a Sunnah from the following Hadith:
Narrated by Usama ibn Zayd RA, he asked Allah’s Apostle PBUH,
“I have never seen you fasting in a month as you do in Shaban”. On which Prophet PBUH answered, “It is a moth people ignore that is between Rajab and Ramadan, in that month deeds are presented to the Lord of all universes, so I like myself to be presented while I am fasting.” –Nasai
This incident upholds the significance of fasting in Shaban. In spite of the fact that fasting is associated mainly with Ramadan and it is obligatory for the Muslims to fast in this blessed month, however, Shaban is one more month which Muslims must likewise deem for fasting.
The deeds of individuals are displayed in front of Allah Almighty in this month thusly; it turns out to be more than useful if one’s deeds are exhibited at such instant when an individual is in the state of fast. This Hadith also revealed the Shaban month’s importance.
Prophet Muhammad PBUH would fast voluntarily in the month of Shaban more than any other Islamic month.
Benefits of Fasting in the Month of Shaban
Fasting in the month of Ramadan has various benefits. We will discuss some of those benefits as follows:
Fasting in Shaban prepares the body and mind for the month of Ramadan. To fast you have to wake up early, eat suhoor, recite the Quran, and spend a whole day without drinking or eating. Thus you get prepared for successfully spending the blessed Ramadan. This Hadith also revealed the Shaban month’s importance.
Quran recitation is another significant act that many scholars take up in Shaban. It helps you to recite the Holy Quran in Ramadan consistently, and you get prepared for this imperative act as well.
The Muslims who want to spend a thriving and successful Ramadan must fast in Shaban to get the Sunnah reward and benefits of fasting in this month. This will help us to attain countless blessings plus forgiveness and pardons from Allah Almighty.
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