Is it from the Sunnah to fast frequently in Sha'ban?
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The questioner : Please, have any hadiths been reported regarding the virtue of fasting in Sha'ban, Honorable Shaykh?
The Shaykh : All of Sha'ban, yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast frequently in Sha'ban.
The presenter : May Allah bless you, if Allah wills. Amen. As for singling out the fifteenth day of it, that is not correct, and its hadiths are weak.
The Shaykh : May Allah reward you with good.
The presenter : I mean, Honorable, if Allah wills. Yes.
The Shaykh : Are there any remaining questions?
The Shaykh : All of Sha'ban, yes. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to fast frequently in Sha'ban.
The presenter : May Allah bless you, if Allah wills. Amen. As for singling out the fifteenth day of it, that is not correct, and its hadiths are weak.
The Shaykh : May Allah reward you with good.
The presenter : I mean, Honorable, if Allah wills. Yes.
The Shaykh : Are there any remaining questions?
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1214- هل من السنة إكثار الصيام في شعبان؟/سؤال على الهاتف 📞 /ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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