
Thus, according to a tradition of Muhammad on al-Bukhari, “Rajab is the month of Allah, Shaaban is my month, and Ramadan is the month of my community.” Furthermore, a supplication of the Prophet states, “O Allah, bless the months of Rajab and Shaaban and guide us into Ramadan.” The months of Rajab and Shaaban serve especially to prepare for the fasting month of Ramadan.

The month of Ramadan, together with the preceding months of Rajab and Shaaban, constitute three special months in which fasting, remembrance of the Creator, and good deeds toward fellow human beings are important.
