Rajab and Shaban are not ordinary months. They are special gifts from Allah that come before Ramadan, giving us time to prepare our hearts, minds, and actions for the most blessed month of the year. If Ramadan is the destination, then Rajab and Shaban are the journey that leads us there.
Sadly, many of us wait for Ramadan to change, but true success in Ramadan comes from preparation.
The Prophet ﷺ used to make this du‘a:
“O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Shaban, and allow us to reach Ramadan.”
The Importance of Rajab
Rajab is one of the four sacred months in Islam. It is a time to wake up spiritually.
In Rajab, we should:
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Turn back to Allah with sincere repentance (tawbah)
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Leave sins and bad habits
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Begin reconnecting with prayer and Quran
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Ask Allah to purify our hearts
The Role of Shaban
Shaban is the month of action and consistency. The Prophet ﷺ fasted the most in Shaban (after Ramadan), showing us that this month is about building habits.
In Shaban:
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Increase voluntary fasting
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Improve consistency in daily prayers
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Spend more time with the Quran
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Send abundant salawat (durood) upon the Prophet ﷺ
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Give charity quietly and sincerely
Shaban prepares the body and soul so that Ramadan does not feel heavy or overwhelming.
Preparing the Heart for Ramadan
True preparation is not only physical—it is spiritual.
To prepare your heart:
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Forgive those who hurt you
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Remove jealousy, hatred, and pride
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Make sincere intentions for Ramadan
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Ask Allah to allow you to reach Ramadan with a clean heart
A heart filled with resentment cannot fully taste the sweetness of worship.
Small Steps, Big Rewards
You do not need to change everything at once. Start small:
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Two extra rak‘ahs a day
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One page of Quran daily
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One good deed done secretly
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One bad habit slowly reduced
Allah loves consistent deeds, even if they are small.
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