The holy month of Ramadan brings the gift of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation.
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The holy month of Ramadan brings the gift of mercy, forgiveness, and salvation. The importance of the deeds and worship of the month of Ramadan is immense. However, the month at the end of which this glorious month arrives, the month of Shaban, also has special importance and virtue. Taking the month of Shaban as the month of preparation for the month of Ramadan, the Prophet (peace be upon him) used to make special supplications and teach his companions. The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to pray saying, O Allah, grant us special blessings in the months of Rajab and Shaban and reach us until Ramadan.
He used to give special importance to the month of Shaban in preparation for the month of Ramadan.
Hazrat Aisha (RA) narrates that the Prophet (PBUH) used to remember the moon of Shaban with such importance that it was not done in other months. To preserve the dignity of the month of Ramadan and to practice its rights, the Prophet (PBUH) used to fast more in the month of Shaban. One of the features of the month of Shaban is the fifteenth night of this month, which is known as Shab-e-Barat. This night also has special significance. The month of Shaban is the month of preparing for the month of Ramadan. Therefore, the role and importance of the month of Shaban in preparing for the month of Ramadan are immense.
Introduction to the month of Shaban:
The eighth month in the Islamic calendar is the month of Shaban. It is the month between the months of Rajab and Ramadan. This month is very holy and virtuous. It is the month of the arrival of Ramadan. As the closest month before Ramadan, the importance and virtue of this month are great. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, Sow the seeds of worship by cultivating in the month of Rajab. Water it in the month of Shaban and harvest its fruits in the month of Ramadan.
The name of the month of Shaban:
Shaban is an Arabic word. It means to spread, to expand. Since in this month, the immense grace and mercy of Allah Almighty is spread over the people of the world and the branches of His special mercy are spread towards the believers in this month, therefore this month has been named Shaban. There are many benefits and blessings for those who fast in this month.
The importance and virtues of the month of Shaban:
The beloved Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said, You should count the moon of Shaban for the purpose of Ramadan. Because if the moon of Shaban is counted correctly, there will be no disagreement about the moon of Ramadan. It is narrated in Muwatta by Imam Malik that Hazrat Aisha (RA) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) used to fast more in the month of Shaban than in other months. When the month of Shaban arrived, the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) would increase his deeds to a great extent from his normal state and would encourage everyone to do more good deeds.
Hazrat Aisha (RA) said: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Ramadan is the month of Allah, because He has made fasting in the month of Ramadan obligatory. And the month of Shaban is my month; that is, I have made fasting and other voluntary deeds in this month Sunnah. Therefore, the month of Shaban is the one who forgives, and the month of Ramadan is the one who redeems. Throughout the entire month of Shaban, there is a golden opportunity for the servants of Allah to earn endless good deeds and rewards. It is necessary for the believers who want to please Allah to devote the entire month to His worship.
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