The coming of the Holy month of Shaban

Sha’ban is the second month of ‘Ibadah in order to make preparations for the grand and majestic month of Holy Ramadhan – the month of Allah (swt). The Holy Prophet (sawa) has said, "Sha’ban is my month".

This is the month of asking for forgiveness of sins, giving alms, charity and fasting.
The Holy Prophet (saw) used to observe fast during the whole month of Sha’ban. Imam Zayn al-Abedin (as) has said,
"Whosoever, in love of the Prophet, wishes to seek nearness to Allah and receive His bounties, favours and rewards in this world and in the hereafter, must connect Sha’ban with Ramadhan in the matter of fasting and special prayers".

It is also reported from the Holy Prophet (sawa) that,
"Whosoever observes nine fasts in the whole month of Sha’ban should not fear the interrogation of Munkar and Nakeer.
Whosoever observes twelve fasts in the month of Sha’ban, 70,000 angels will descend over our grave on the first night of his burial, the night of wahshah to remove our fear and  loneliness."
Therefore,we should observe at least twelve fasts to gain both the favours, inshAllah!