One of the major deeds that we should be trying to partake in during this month, for those that are able to do so, is fasting. Not only is it an excellent type of worship and obedience that the Muslim can partake in, but it is a known Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah during this month. There are various narrations that show that the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast in the month of Shabaan in a way that was not done in any other month.
Let’s take a look at the famous narration of A’isha (may Allah be pleased with her) when she said, “I never saw the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) fast for a complete month except for Ramadan, and I never saw him do more fasting in any month than he did in Sha’ban”. [reported by Al-Bukhari and Muslim]
So after seeing this, can you think of a reason that we should not be doing more fasting during this month, for those able to do so?
