Sha'ban 1428H
"To Branch Out / Spread" — The Month of Irrigation
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1
14-Aug
Fajr: 04:37
Maghrib: 18:52
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2
15-Aug
Fajr: 04:38
Maghrib: 18:51
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3
16-Aug
Fajr: 04:38
Maghrib: 18:51
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4
17-Aug
Fajr: 04:39
Maghrib: 18:50
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5
18-Aug
Fajr: 04:39
Maghrib: 18:49
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6
19-Aug
Fajr: 04:40
Maghrib: 18:48
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7
20-Aug
Fajr: 04:40
Maghrib: 18:48
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8
21-Aug
Fajr: 04:40
Maghrib: 18:47
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9
22-Aug
Fajr: 04:41
Maghrib: 18:46
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10
23-Aug
Fajr: 04:41
Maghrib: 18:45
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11
24-Aug
Fajr: 04:42
Maghrib: 18:45
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12
25-Aug
Fajr: 04:42
Maghrib: 18:44
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13
26-Aug
Fajr: 04:43
Maghrib: 18:43
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14
27-Aug
Fajr: 04:43
Maghrib: 18:42
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15
28-Aug
Fajr: 04:44
Maghrib: 18:41
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16
29-Aug
Fajr: 04:44
Maghrib: 18:40
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17
30-Aug
Fajr: 04:44
Maghrib: 18:39
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18
31-Aug
Fajr: 04:45
Maghrib: 18:38
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19
1-Sep
Fajr: 04:45
Maghrib: 18:38
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20
2-Sep
Fajr: 04:46
Maghrib: 18:37
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21
3-Sep
Fajr: 04:46
Maghrib: 18:36
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22
4-Sep
Fajr: 04:46
Maghrib: 18:35
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23
5-Sep
Fajr: 04:47
Maghrib: 18:34
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24
6-Sep
Fajr: 04:47
Maghrib: 18:33
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25
7-Sep
Fajr: 04:48
Maghrib: 18:32
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26
8-Sep
Fajr: 04:48
Maghrib: 18:31
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27
9-Sep
Fajr: 04:48
Maghrib: 18:30
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28
10-Sep
Fajr: 04:49
Maghrib: 18:29
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29
11-Sep
Fajr: 04:49
Maghrib: 18:28
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30
12-Sep
Fajr: 04:49
Maghrib: 18:27
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About Sha'ban
Significance & Historical Context
Sha'ban is the month of preparation. It is the time of 'Tazkiyah' (Purification). Historically, the verse commanding Salawat was revealed in this month, and the Qibla was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah in Sha'ban.
If Rajab was for planting, Sha'ban is for 'watering' the soul. Without the consistent worship of Sha'ban, the 'harvest' of Ramadan may be thin. It is an intensive training ground for the heart and body.
Recommended Acts
- Increasing voluntary fasts, especially on the 'White Days' and Mondays/Thursdays.
- Reciting the Quran more frequently to 'warm up' the eyes and heart for Ramadan.
- Seeking forgiveness from family and friends to enter Ramadan with a heart free of malice.
Printable Sha'ban Calendar
Download the complete Hijri calendar and prayer schedule in PDF format.
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Sha'ban 1428 AH: Dates This Year
Sha'ban 1428 AH runs from August 14, 2007 to September 12, 2007 (30 days), beginning on a Tuesday.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sha'ban
What is the month of Sha'ban?
Sha'ban is the eighth month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar. It is a month of preparation and purification, leading up to the blessed month of Ramadan.
What does the name 'Sha'ban' mean?
The name Sha'ban means 'To Branch Out' or 'Spread'. It signifies the spreading of goodness and blessings as the month prepares the faithful for Ramadan.
Why is Sha'ban significant?
Sha'ban is a time of 'Tazkiyah' (Purification). Historically, the verse commanding Salawat was revealed in this month, and the Qibla was changed from Jerusalem to Makkah during Sha'ban. The Prophet (PBUH) fasted more in Sha'ban than any other month except Ramadan.
What are the key nights or events in Sha'ban?
The most notable event is Shab-e-Barat, the Night of Salvation, on the 15th of Sha'ban. It is a night of immense divine mercy where Allah forgives those who seek forgiveness with sincere hearts. It is traditionally believed that destinies, provisions, and life spans for the upcoming year are decreed on this night.
What are the recommended acts in Sha'ban?
Recommended acts include increasing voluntary fasts, especially on the 'White Days' and Mondays/Thursdays. Reciting the Quran more frequently to prepare for Ramadan, and seeking forgiveness from family and friends to enter the holy month with a heart free of malice.
Why do the Gregorian dates for Sha'ban change each year?
The Islamic calendar is lunar, so the months shift about 10 to 11 days earlier each year relative to the Gregorian calendar. For example, Shab-e-Barat in 2026 is expected to begin on the evening of Monday, February 2nd.
