Shaʿbān · the month before Ramadan
Sha’ban fasting
صيام شعبان
Aisha reported that the Prophet ﷺ fasted more in Sha’ban than in any other month outside of Ramadan. Sha’ban is the month before Ramadan.
The ruling
The Prophet ﷺ fasted most of it
The reward
Preparation for Ramadan
The Prophet ﷺ fasted in Sha’ban more than any other month outside of Ramadan.
Dates
Sha’ban fasting: dates through 1450 AH
| Hijri year | First day of Shaʻban | Last day of Shaʻban |
|---|---|---|
| 1448 AH | ||
| 1449 AH | ||
| 1450 AH |
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