Making the Most of Rajab and Shaban: Preparing the Heart for the Month of Ramadan
Discover how Rajab and Shaban soften the heart, deepen devotion, and prepare the soul for a transformative Ramadan.
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Making the Most of Rajab and Shaban
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Discover how Rajab and Shaban soften the heart, deepen devotion, and prepare the soul for a transformative Ramadan.
I.M.A.M. led its first ziyarah to Iraq in Winter 2025, guiding 22 young adults through Najaf, Karbala, and Kadhimiyya.
The 5th of Shaban 1447 A.H. marks the birth anniversary of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain (p).
The 4th of Shaban 1447 A.H marks the birth anniversary of Al-Abbas ibn Ali (p).
It is obligatory to make up fasts of the month of Ramadan that were missed due to an illness, travel, or similar circumstances.
The 3rd of Shaban marks the birth anniversary of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (p).
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The first day of the month of Shaban will follow the multiple-horizon ruling.
The 25th of Rajab 1447 A.H. marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa al-Kadhim (p).
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