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The Status of Fasting on the 15th of Sha’bān

By Mawlana Muhammad Abasoomar Question What is the status of the fasting on the day of the 15th of Sha’ban. I have read conflicting rulings regarding this. Could you kindly shed some light and clarify this in the light of Hadith? Jazakallah. Answer Although it’s not a proven sunnah, one may observe this nafl (optional) fast in light of the following 10 points: 1. To observe nafl (voluntary) fasts throughout the year is extremely rewarding. General Fast in Sha’ban 2. Sha’ban is a month in which we have been specifically encouraged to observe additional nafl (voluntary) fasts. Hafiz Ibn Rajab…