The month of Sha^ban The month of Sha^ban is the eighth month of
the lunar year in the Islamic calendar and the month immediately
preceding the month of Ramadan. For Muslims all around the
world, the month of Sha^ban is a special time in which they try
to do more good deeds than usual and fast more optional fasts
than they do in other months. The Prophet used to fast a lot
during this month. It is the habit of the Muslims to celebrate
the 15th night of the month of Sha^ban by praying, reciting
Qur'an, praising Allah, and making a great deal of supplication
to Allah during that night. Ibn Majah narrated that the Prophet
said: إذا كانت ليلةُ النصفِ من شعبانَ فقوموا ليلَها وصُوموا
نهارها which means: <<Spend the night preceding the 15th day of
Sha^ban in acts of obedience, and fast the next day.>> The great
Imam Abu Hanifah An-Nu^man said in Al-Fiqh Al-Akbar: The basis
of Tawhid1 and what constitutes a valid belief is for one to say
I believe in Allah, His Angels, His Books, His Messengers,
Resurrection after de