What is the authenticity of the du'a "O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha‘baan, and let us reach Ramadan"?
The du'a "O Allah, bless us in Rajab and Sha‘baan, and let us reach Ramadan" is often mentioned in Islamic teachings, but its authenticity varies according to scholars. In Shia sources, a narration attributed to the Prophet ﷺ is found, which encourages making this supplication as the month of Ramadan approaches. It emphasizes the importance of seeking blessings in both Rajab and Sha‘baan to prepare for Ramadan.
In Al-Kafi, a Shia hadith collection, it is stated: When the month of Ramadan approaches, say: 'O God, the month of Ramadan has arrived, and You have enjoined fasting upon us. In it You revealed the Qur'an as guidance for mankind and clear verses of guidance and criterion. O God, help us observe its fast. O God, accept it from us, keep us safe in it, and receive it from us in ease and well-being from You, for You are capable of all things, O Most Merciful of the merciful.'
Al-Kafi 2:36 This shows a similar sentiment of seeking Allah's assistance and blessings as Ramadan approaches.
However, it is important to note that specific wording of the du'a itself may not be found in the most rigorously verified hadith collections, leading some scholars to consider it as a supplication that is good to recite but not necessarily established as a strong hadith.
In summary, while the general theme of asking for blessings in Rajab and Sha‘baan and to reach Ramadan is supported in some narrations, the specific du'a's authenticity should be approached with caution, as it may not have a strong, verified basis in the major hadith collections.
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Al-Kafi 2:36
Al-Kafi · Book 2, Hadith 36
It is among the rights of the scholar that you do not question him excessively or grab his cloak. When you enter his presence and there are others present with him, greet them all, but give him special greetings apart from them. Sit before him and do not sit behind him. Do not wink with your eye, point with your hand, or speak excessively. Someone said differently than this, contradicting him. Do not become weary from prolonged companionship with him. The simile of a scholar is like a palm tree: you wait for something to fall from it for you. The scholar has a greater reward than the fasting, praying, and battling in the way of Allah. — OR — When you supplicate, think that your need is right at the door. — OR — The woman with prolonged bleeding should bathe whenever the blood pierces the buffalo leather cloth for every two prayers and perform a bath for Fajr. If the blood does not pierce the cloth, she must bathe once daily and make ablution for every prayer. If her husband intends to approach her, he should do so when she is bathing if her blood is thick; if it is yellowish, she should perform ablution. — OR — When the month of Ramadan approaches, say: 'O God, the month of Ramadan has arrived, and You have enjoined fasting upon us. In it You revealed the Qur'an as guidance for mankind and clear verses of guidance and criterion. O God, help us observe its fast. O God, accept it from us, keep us safe in it, and receive it from us in ease and well-being from You, for You are capable of all things, O Most Merciful of the merciful.' — OR — Umar ibn Yazid said to Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him), 'A man said, 'I will stay at home, pray, fast, and worship my Lord; my sustenance will come to me.' Abu Abdullah (peace be upon him) said, 'He is one of the three whose prayers are not answered.' — OR — They said, "There is no divorce except for the one in which the person intends divorce." — OR — The man if he leaves a sword and weapon, it belongs to his son, and if he has sons, then it belongs to the eldest among them.
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