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Shaʿban is the eighth month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, and the second of the three holy months. It is known as the Month of the Prophet ﷺ, a blessed time to increase in worship, abundant salawat, and sincere spiritual preparation for the honoured arrival of Ramadan.
Scholars explain that the name “Shaʿban” carries linguistic roots connected to the meaning of branching, as the goodness of this month spreads forth and extends into what follows. Shaʿban stands as a connecting bridge between the revered months of Rajab and Ramadan, yet despite its immense virtues, it is often neglected by many, as the Prophet ﷺ reminded us.
As the saying goes: in Rajab we sow the seeds, in Shaʿban we irrigate them, and in Ramadan we reap the harvest.
Among the many blessed dates this month, the following are the most significant:
• First Thursday of Shaʿban – 3 Shaʿban / 22 January 2026
• Laylatul Bara’ah (Nisfu Shaʿban) – 14 Shaʿban after Maghrib / 2 February 2026
• Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim – 22 Shaʿban after Maghrib / 10 February 2026
• Last Thursday of Shaʿban – 24 Shaʿban / 12 February 2026
*Dates may vary from country to country depending on local moon sightings. Kindly follow your local authority where applicable.
For simplicity and consistency, the dates mentioned here follow Mawlanaق’s calendar.
InsyaAllah, Shaʿban Muʿazzam 1447H will begin after Maghrib tonight, 19th January 2026.
Monday, 19th January
Eve of Shaʿban Muʿazzam
Before Asar:
Fast on the eve, if you are able, to welcome the holy month in a state of fasting.
If you have not yet completed the 30 rakaat Rajab prayer, please do so before the Azan of Asar.
From Asar onwards:
Perform a ritual bath (ghusl), followed by two rakaats of Solatul Wudhu.
Make intention for Partial Seclusion, which continues till 10th Shaban.
Observe the Adab of Tariqah.
Recite Grandshaykh’s Du‘a al-Ma’thur.
Recite Ihda (Dedication).
Between Maghrib & ‘Isha:
Follow the Sunnah of sighting the new moon and recite the New Moon Sighting Du‘a.
Recite Du’a of the Prophet ﷺ.
Additional Practice:
Taught by Hajja Amina Adilق, Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق and Hajja Rukiye:
This is a twelve rakaat prayer (6 sets of 2 rakaat) ideally done between Maghrib and ‘Isha.
- In each rakaat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha and 5 x Surah Al-Ikhlas.
- After the prayer, recite Salawat Shareef 10 times:
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَسَلِّم
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin wa sallim
O Allah! Send blessings and peace upon Muhammad and the Family of Muhammad and grant them peace.
- End with Ihda (Dedication) to the Prophet ﷺ.
Google Drive to the full devotions of this night here.
Access the Eve of Shaʿban Devotions PDF with clickable links here. Click the underlined text to go directly to the relevant devotions.
Tuesday, 20th January/ 1 Shaʿban
Sunnah fasting.
We continue with our regular Adab and Awrad, along with the following Recommended Practices for this month:
① Astaghfirullah — 70 to 700 times
② Al-Ikhlas — 100 to 1,000 times
③ La ilaha illallah — 100 to 1,000 times
④ Allah — 5,000 to 10,000 times
⑤ Ayatul Kursi — 40 times
⑥ Salawat — 100 to 10,000 times
Allahumma salli ʿala Muhammadin wa ʿala ali Muhammadin wa sallim
Other devotions throughout the month:
⑦ Partial Seclusion — Till 10th Shaʿban
⑩ Increased Fasting & Charity
Sayyidina Usamah ibn Zaydر reported:
“I said, ‘O Messenger of Allah ﷺ, I have seen you fast so frequently in Shaʿban that I have not seen you fast as much in any other month.’”
The Prophet ﷺ replied:
“That is a month between Rajab and Ramadan which many people neglect. It is a month in which the deeds are presented to the Lord of the Worlds, and I love that my deeds be presented while I am in a state of fasting.”
This night is also the Urs of Imam Abu Hanifa, renowned Muslim jurist and theologian who founded the Hanafi school of Sunni Islamic law (fiqh).
Google Drive to the duties of Shaʿban here.
Access the PDF with clickable links here. Click the underlined text to go directly to the relevant devotions.
Wednesday, 21st January/ 2 Sha’ban
Night of 3rd Shaʿban – Mawlid of Imam Hussain, Grandson of the Prophet, Son of Imam Ali.
Thursday, 22nd January/ 3 Sha’ban
First Thursday of Shaʿban
Sunnah fasting and night vigil.
Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق shared the following narration regarding the special virtue of fasting on the first Thursday and last Thursday of the blessed month of Shaʿban:
Rasulullah ﷺ said:
“I promise, as Muhammadan Rasulullah ﷺ, that the one who fasts the first Thursday and the last Thursday of Shaʿban will be with me, entering Jannah under my Shafaʿah, and under Liwaʾ al-Hamd (my banner), without questioning.
Protect yourselves and save yourselves from Jahannam by fasting in the day and worshipping in the night of the first Thursday and the last Thursday of Shaʿban. I guarantee for him Jannah, and my Shafaʿah will cover him.”
This night is also the Mawlid of Hazrat Abu Fadl Abbas, Son of Imam Ali.
Friday, 23rd January/ 4 Sha’ban
Night of 5th Shaʿban – Mawlid of Imam Zain ul Abideen, Son of Imam Hussain, Great-grandson of the Prophet.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 1st to 3rd February/ 13th to 15th Shaʿban
These days are known as the White Days, during which it is Sunnah to fast.
This practice originates with Sayyidina Adam (AS). After he began eating the food of this world, his skin darkened from the radiance it once had in Jannah. He asked Sayyidina Jibril (AS) how to remove this darkness, and he was taught to fast three days each month.
You may also make intention to combine this fast with any qadha (missed) fasts you may have.
For Sunnah fasts, the intention may be made anytime during the day. The Prophet ﷺ used to return home after Fajr prayers, and if no food was found at home, he would then make the intention to fast.
Monday, 2nd February/ 14th Shaʿban
Night of Nisfu Shaʿban
Sunnah fasting and night vigil.
This night is of paramount importance as its on this night that our rizq and death for the coming year is decided.
Full Nisfu Shaʿban devotions will be shared in a separate post next week. You may subscribe to our website to receive it directly in your email upon publication.
Tuesday, 3rd February/ 15th Shaʿban
Day of Nisfu Shaʿban
Sunnah fasting and animal sacrifice.
Thursday, 5th February/ 17th Shaʿban
The best days to perform Hijama therapy, according to the Sunnah, are the 17th, 19th, and 21st of the Hijri month. It is even more beneficial when these days fall on a Monday, Tuesday, or Thursday.
Therefore, for this month, the best days are Thursday, the 17th of Shaʿban (5th February) and Monday, the 21st of Shaʿban (9th February).
Cupping is a cure for many illnesses and an important Sunnah to practice. Doing it once a year is sufficient for those in good health.
Important: Never perform cupping on Wednesdays or Saturdays, as this brings more harm than benefit according to a hadith.
Monday, 9th February/ 21st Shaʿban
Second best day for Hijama.
Tuesday, 10th February/ 22nd Shaʿban
Night of 23rd Shaʿban – Mawlid of Mawlana Shaykh Nazim Adil al-Haqqani, 40th Grandshaykh of the Golden Chain.
Thursday, 12th February/ 24th Shaʿban
Last Thursday of Shaʿban
Sunnah fasting and night vigil.
“On the last Friday (Thursday night) of Shaban Mu’azzam. There are many tajallis (manifestations) on this night.”
– Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق
Monday, 16th February/ 28th Shaʿban
From Sufficient Provision for Seekers of the Path of Truth by Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق:
“Anyone who fasts on the last Monday of Shaʿban will be granted forgiveness.”
May Allah ﷻ shower us with His mercy and forgiveness in this honoured month of Shaʿban for the sake of His Beloved Prophet ﷺ.
May He ﷻ grant us a beautiful arrival into Ramadan with accepted deeds and purified hearts.
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This guide has been compiled from the teachings of our beloved Sheikh, the late Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan, whose legacy continues at our Zawiyah at A’Posh Bizhub, Singapore, through his representatives, Sidi Shalihin, Ismail, and Syed Muhammad, who humbly carry forward the path he laid with sincerity.
It also encompasses the teachings of great masters such as Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق, Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق, Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق, Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق, Shaykh Raja Ashman Shahق, various classical and contemporary kitabs along with the writings of Awliya and scholars of the Naqshbandi Way.
As such, it is intended as a comprehensive guide to the devotions one may practice in these blessed months.
However, as Mawlanaق has often reminded us, any form of worship is accepted by Allah ﷻ, no matter how small. We should always strive to do good, even in small amounts, for what matters most is sincerity and consistency.
One should not feel disheartened or overwhelmed and abandon worship altogether. No matter the measure of our deeds, our duty is to keep striving to improve in this beautiful Way. We are truly blessed to have Mawlanaق’s guidance always.
We pray this guide brings benefit, provides clarity, and supports you on your journey.
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