Q: Shaban is the 8th month in the Islamic calendar and is considered one of the meritorious months for which we find particular instructions in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad . It is reported that Prophet Muhammad, used to fast most of the month in Shaban except the last few days of the month. These fasts are supererogatory (nafl). Shaban is the month immediately preceding the month of Ramadan. The Prophet mentioned in a hadith, "Rajab is the month of Allah, Shaban is my month and Ramadan is the month of the Nation". 1. The blessed companion Usama ibn Zaid , reports that he asked Prophet Muhammad : "Messenger of Allah, I have seen you fasting in the month of Shaban so frequently that I have never seen you fasting in any other month." Prophet Muhammad , replied: "That (Shaban) is a month between Rajab and Ramadan which is neglected by many people. And it is a month in which an account of the deeds (of human beings) is presented before the Lord of the universe, so, I wish that my deeds be presented at a time when I am in a state of fasting." 2. Ummul Mu'mineen 'Aishah (r), says, "Prophet Muhammad , used to fast for most of Shaban. I said to him, 'Messenger of Allah, is Shaban your favorite month for fasting?' He said, 'In this month Allah prescribes the list of the persons dying this year. Therefore, I like that my death comes when I am in a state of fasting.' " These reports indicate that fasting in the month of Shaban, though not obligatory but is very deserving and that Prophet Muhammad did not like to miss it. im sorry to hear that DUCKY i hope u feel better. May Allah be with you. TO all unnecessary answers May Allah guide you towards the right path i believe so please read this http://www.newislamicdirections.com/nid/notes/fasting_during_shaban/ http://www.islamicacademy.org/html/Months/15th_Shaban.htm i apologize if i don't answer your question but i believe it's best to fast on 15th of shaban please do a research n may Allah guide you
A: Salam for you my dear friend. Yes I am fasting on the 3 days of the beginning of Ra'jab and Shaban, 3 days of the middle and also 3 days of the end of each month just to follow the good habit of Muhammad pbuh our beloved prophet and messenger of Allah These fastings will be rewarded by Allah in forgiveness of our own sins of several years ago.It is a sunnah or non mandatory fasting but I do it because by fasting my health will be better Besides that I regarded these fastings as a warming up for the ramadan full month fasting which will come to us next month.