What Is Shaʿbān
Why was Shaʿbān important to early Muslims before Ramaḍān?
It prepared them spiritually for Ramaḍān
Did the Prophet ﷺ fast in Shaʿbān?
Yes
Is fasting in Shaʿbān obligatory or voluntary?
Voluntary (Sunnah
What does “Niṣf” mean?
Half
Shaʿbān helps prepare us for which major month?
Ramaḍān
The name Shaʿbān comes from a word meaning to do what?
To spread out / branch out
Which month did the Prophet ﷺ fast the most after Ramaḍān?
Shaʿbān
True or False: Fasting in Shaʿbān helps prepare for Ramaḍān.
True
Laylat an-Niṣf min Shaʿbān occurs on which night?
The 15th night of Shaʿbān
Name one good habit to start in Shaʿbān.
Fasting / Qur’an / duʿā’
Shaʿbān comes between which two months?
Rajab and Ramaḍān
Who asked the Prophet ﷺ why he fasted so much in Shaʿbān?
Usāmah ibn Zayd (RA)
What type of fast is fasting in Shaʿbān considered?
Sunnah fast
What special mercy is mentioned for this night?
Allah forgives many people
Why is Shaʿbān called a “training month”?
It builds habits before Ramaḍān
Shaʿbān is the ___ month of the Islamic calendar.
8
The Prophet ﷺ said deeds are raised to Allah in which two months?
Shaʿbān and Ramaḍān
Is it allowed to fast the whole month of Shaʿbān?
Yes, the Prophet ﷺ almost did
Name one group not forgiven unless they repent.
Those who hold hatred, commit shirk, or cut family ties
What worship increases focus and discipline before Ramaḍān?
Voluntary fasting
Which Islamic month comes right before Ramaḍān?
Shaʿbān
Why did the Prophet ﷺ love fasting when deeds were raised?
He wanted his deeds raised while he was fasting
Why is fasting in Shaʿbān especially rewarding?
Because it’s a neglected month and deeds are raised
What should Muslims focus on during this night?
Duʿā’, repentance, and seeking forgiveness
How does Shaʿbān help avoid burnout in Ramaḍān?
By gradually increasing worship