1) At the approach of the Months of Rajab & Sha’baan.2) Always Say Al-Hamdolillah

In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate

"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"

Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah

As-Salaam Alaykum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakaatuh

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1) At the approach of the Months of Rajab & Sha’baan

With the sighting of the crescent of Rajab, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wa sallam) would anticipate and begin preparations for the month of Ramadaan (2 months in advance).

Sayyidina Anas bin Maalik (r.a.) reports that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) would recite the following supplication at the approach of the Month of Rajab:
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Allahumma baarik lanaa fee Rajaba wa Sha'baana wa balligh-naa Ramadaan
Translation: Oh Allah! Grant us Barakah (Blessing) during (the months of) Rajab and Sha'baan, and allow us to reach Ramadaan. (Shu'abul-Imaan, Ibnu Sunni #660 also see Al-Azhkaar.)

Rajab is the 2nd of the 4 sacred months in the Islamic Calendar which are referred to as "Ash-hurul hurum" (Surah Tawbah, verse: 36). (The others are: Zhul-Qa'dah, Zhul-Hijjah and Muharram)

Explaining their significance the 'Ulamaa mention that during these months, good deeds are more virtuous and evil deeds are more detestable to Almighty Allah. (Lataaiful-Ma'arif, pg.163)

Note: There are no specific types of Salaah etc. that are prescribed for the Month of Rajab.(ibid)

As for Sha'baan, special significance has been mentioned in authentic Ahadith regarding the 15th night.

Rasulullah (Sallallaahu 'alaihi wa sallam) is reported to have said: "Certainly Almighty Allah forgives everyone on that night except those who ascribe partners to Him and those who harbour enmity for others". (Sahih Ibn Hibbaan #5665, Al-Targheeb,vol.3 pg.459, Majma'uz-zawaaid,vol.8 pg.65 & Lataaiful-Ma'arif, pg.194)

Imaam Shafi’e (r.a.) has stated: “I have heard that du’as are accepted by Almighty Allah on five nights:
1) The night of Jumu’ah
2 ; 3) The nights of the two ‘Eids
4) The first night of Rajab
5) The middle (15th) night of Sha’baan
(Lataaiful Ma’arif, pg. 196)

Imaam ‘Ataa Ibn Yasaar (r.a.)- a distinguished Tabi’ee- said: “ After Laylatul Qadr, there is no other night more virtuous than the middle (15th) night of Sha’baan.” (Ibid, pg. 197)

Published by: Library & Research Centre, Madrasah In'aamiyyah, Camperdown

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2) Always Say Al-Hamdolillah

Before you think of saying an unkind word
Think of someone who can't speak

Before you complain about the taste of your food
Think of someone who has nothing to eat

Before you complain about your husband or wife
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion

Today before you complain about life
Think of someone who went too early to heaven

Before you complain about your children
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren

Before you argue about your dirty house; someone didn't clean or sweep
Think of the people who are living in the streets

Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet

And when you are tired and complain about your job
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job

But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around

Compiled, edited and adapted by Khalid Latif

Always Say Al-Hamdolillah.

Compiled, edited and adapted by Khalid Latif

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1) At the approach of the Months of Rajab & Sha’baan.2) Always Say Al-Hamdolillah