Awaken to Sha'ban | Excel and Exert
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Jumuah Mubarak to our dear brothers and sisters.
How are you approaching this month of Sha'ban?
Often overshadowed by the revered months of Rajab and Ramadan, Sha'ban is unfortunately overlooked by many. With the absence of explicit requirements to excel or exert oneself during this time, many become heedless and neglectful.
Yet, it is precisely during times of collective negligence that the rewards and blessings aremagnified!
Engaging in acts of goodness and striving for spiritual excellence (ihsan) when others pay little to no attention increases their virtue and beauty in the eyes of the Divine. Just look at the rewards of the night prayer (tahajjud) to realize the beauty of going beyond the expectations set.
Sha'ban holds a special place in the teachings of our Beloved Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, who described it as a
"...month in which deeds are raised to the Lord of the worlds, and I like for my deeds to be raised while I am fasting"
Sunan al-Nasai2357
In addition to the annual raising of deeds, there is another magnificent event in Shaban that occurs halfway through.
Allah looks down at His creation on the middle night of Shaban and He forgives all of His creatures, except for an idolater or one filled withmalice**.**
Sahih Ibn Hibban 5665
On the 15th of Sha'ban, should Allah Almighty grant us the precious gift of forgiveness, we embark on a journey with a clean slate, paving the way for a rejuvenated start as we approach the sacred month of Ramadan.SubhanAllah!
With less than a month until Ramadan unfolds, let us organize our affairs and make preparations now to reap the abundant rewards that lie ahead. Similar to diligently studying for a test, success in Ramadan necessitates early groundwork. Seize the opportunity provided by Sha'ban to infuse your time with blessings.
Elevate your commitment to fasting, delve deeper into Qur'an recitation, and engage in night prayers (tahajjud) with increased devotion.
Regardless of the specific act of worship (ibadah) you choose, commence with modest steps to foster consistency.
"Take up good deeds only as much as you are able, for the best deeds are those done regularly even if they are few."
Sunan Ibn Majah 4240
May this month of Shaban witness your earnest efforts and excellence in acts of worship,earning the pleasure of Allah the Exalted. May He bestow upon you a pristine record before the arrival of Ramadan. Ameen.
We have a lot of exciting new programming and resources as we gear up for Ramadan. RSVP for free today to make sure you don't miss out!
Grab ourSha'ban tracker to elevate your worship.
Annual Ramadan Prep Workshop on March 9th. This workshop is an invaluable resource to mastering the essential rulings surrounding fasts and delve deeper into the profound spiritual dimensions and the abundant blessings that Ramadanholds.
Daily Ramadan livestreams before iftar (breaking of the fast) with our teachers. Here's our lineup:
- Qur'anic Blessings with Ustadh Meurad
- Maximizing Ramadan with UstadhMeurad
- Keys to the Qur'an with Sister Alina
- Unveiling the Light of Yunus with Imam Kemal
- Softening the Heart with Ustadh Tariq
Ramadan downloadable planner, Facebook group, and more!
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Jumuah Khutbah with Imam Kemal
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Due to travel, there will be no Jumuah khutbah (sermon) with Imam Kemal today. In shaa Allah, he will resume next week.
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