The excellence of the month of Shabaan

The leader of all saints, Hadhrat Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (May Allah sanctify his soul) says about the secret meanings hidden in the word “Sha’abaan”:

 

There are five letters in the word “Sha’abaan” (i.e. in the Arabic word):

 

The Arabic “Sheen,” which stands “Sharaf” i.e. honor. 

 

“’Ain,” which stands for “’Ulu” i.e. elevation. 

 

“Ba” which stands for “Birr” i.e. virtuousness. 

 

“Alif” which stands for “Ulfat” i.e. love

 

“Noon” which stands for “Noor” i.e. radiance, light.

 

These letters indicate that in the month of Sha’abaan, the worshippers of Allah Most High are granted these bounties by Allah Most High. 

 

Hadhrat Ghawth ul A’adham (May Allah be well pleased with him) points out the temporary nature of this world, the changing of times and says about the importance of the month of Sha’abaan in these words:

 

Life has 3 states: The past state, the present state and the future state.  In the same way, there are 3 months: Rajab, which has passed and will not return and Ramadhan, which we are waiting for.  We do not know whether we will be alive to get to it or not and Sha’abaan is the link between these 2 months.  We should consider obedience to Allah Most High as a respite.  (Ghuniya Lit Talibi Tariqil Haqqi, Vol. 1, Pg No: 188)

 

The verse of Durud was revealed in this month and the command for Durud was given to us, so for this reason we are asked to send a lot of Durud on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) in this month.  As given in Ghuniya Lit Talibi Tariqil Haqqi, Vol. 1, Pg No: 188:

 

Translation: This is the month in which the doors of good are opened and blessings descend, sins are forgiven and wiped out and lots and lots of Durud is sent to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), who is the best of all creation and this month is the distinctive month to send Durud and Salam on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).

 

Hadhrat Shaykh Ul Islam A’arif Billah Imam Muhammad Anwarullah Farooqui (May Allah sanctify his soul), the founder of Jamia Nizamia writes on the authority of “Fuyuzaate Rabbaniya Sharh Adhkar Nawaviya”:

 

Hadhrat Shaykh Muhammad bin Ali (May Allah shower His mercy on him) relates on the authority of Hafidh Abu Dharr Haravi that the commandment for Durud was revealed in 2 Hijri and some (scholars) say that it was in the month of Sha’abaan.  That’s why the month of Sha’abaan is called “Shahrus Salaah” (the month of Durud and Salam) (Anwar-e-Ahmadi Pg No: 61)

 

To remove the rust of the hearts and to seek purification from the sins, prayers are made to Allah Most High using the Wasila of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).  As Ghawth ul A’adham (May Allah be well pleased with him) says in Ghuniya Lit Talibi Tariqil Haqqi Vol. 1, Pg No: 188:

 

Translation: Every sane Momin should take care to not be careless and heedless in this month, instead should repent from past carelessness and sins in this month to be purified of sins and become ready to welcome Ramadhan Ul Mubarak; cry before Allah Most High in this month and use the Wasila of Him whose month is Sha’abaan, the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and pray to Allah Most High until the corruption of heart goes away and the disease of the Batin (interior) is cured.