THE MONTH OF SHA’BAN: The Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) described Sha’baan as his month, and Ramadaan as the month of Allah. He, therefore, fasted a lot during Sha’baan. However, it is preferable not to fast after the 15^th of the month. LAYLATUL-BARAAT: Also known as Shabe-Baraat, this is the 15^th night of Sha’baan, a night of special virtue and blessing. Acts of merit on this occasion are: Fasting on the 15^th day, any form of nafl ibadat at night, such as salah, quran recitation, zikr, etc., visiting the cemetery to make dua for the dead. One may fast on the 13^th and 14^th as well, for it is sunnat to fast on the 13^th, 14^th, and 15^thof every Islamic month. UTILIZE THE BLESSED MOMENTS OF SHA’BAAN TO PREPARE FOR THE BLESSED MONTH OF RAMADAAN.