ALBAWABA In Islam, the month of Shaban holds special significance as it precedes the holy month of Ramadan. It is a time for spiritual preparation and reflection before the arrival of the blessed month of fasting.
Best Dua for Shaban month
- اَللّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِى رَجَبَ وَ شَعْبَانَ وَ بَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَان
“O Allah! Make the months of Rajab and Sha’ban blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadan.”
Allahumma barik lana fi Rajab wa Sha’ban wa ballighna Ramadan.
- اسْتَغْفِرُ ٱللَّهَ ٱلَّذِي لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ هُوَ ٱلرَحْمٰنُ ٱلرَّحِيمُ ٱلْحَيُّ ٱلْقَيُّوْمُ وَاتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ
astaghfirullaahallad’ee laa ilaaha illa huwar rahmano rah’eemul h’ayyul qayyoomu wa atoobu ilayhi
"I seek forgiveness of Allah who is “There is no God save He”, the Beneficent, the Merciful; the Ever living, the Eternal, and I turn repentant to Him"
- لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ ٱللَّهُ وَلاَ نَعْبُدُ إِلاَّ إِيَّاهُ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ ٱلدِّينَ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْمُشْرِكُون
"aa ilaaha illallaahu wa laa naa’-budu illaa iyyaahu mukhlis’eena lahud deen wa law karihal mushrikoon"
'There is no god save Allah. We do not worship save “He” alone, making religion pure for Him (only), however much the disbelievers be averse."
- اللّهُمَّ إنْ لَمْ تَكُنْ غَفَرْتَ لَنَا فِيمَا مَضَى مِنْ شَعْبَانَ فَاغْفِرْ لَنَا فِيمَا بَقِيَ مِنْهُ
'Allaahumma In Lam Takun Ghafarta Lanaa Feema Maz”aa Min Shaa’baana Faghfirlanaa Feema Baqiya Minhu"
"O Allah if Thou has not forgiven us during the previous days of Shaban, then please be merciful to us in the days now follow"
Sha'ban, the eighth month of the Islamic (hijri) calendar, holds a unique significance in the hearts of Muslims worldwide. Though it may not carry the same prominence as other sacred months, such as Ramadan or Dhul-Hijjah, Sha'ban is revered for its role as a precursor to the blessed month of fasting, Ramadan. Its position between Rajab and Ramadan marks it as a pivotal time for spiritual preparation and reflection.
In 2024, Sha'ban is set to commence on the 11th of February, following the conclusion of the preceding month, Rajab. Like most months in the Islamic calendar, Sha'ban consists of either 29 or 30 days, contingent upon the sighting of the moon's crescent.
