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Is there a special fast or worship on the 15th of Sha'baan?

59 fatawa in the archive answer questions on this, from 7 South African Darul Iftas (AskImam, Mufti Online, Jamiat KZN, Ibn Masood, Amjadi, Camperdown and others). Below, each Darul Ifta’s answer is quoted word for word from the opening of one of its fatawa.

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What the Darul Iftas say

“It is Mustahab to fast on the 15th of Shabaan. The fast of the 15th is proven from the Ahadith even though the Hadith may be categorized as a weak narration. It is permissible to act on a weak narration on the basis of attaining the virtue (Fadhaail) mentioned therein, as long as it is not regarded as Sunnat.”

Ibn Masood — Fasting on the 15th of Shabaan · 5 Mar 2022

“One may fast on the 15th of Shabaan, however it is not necessary. The hadith in reference is supported by other Ahadith and could be considered for purpsoses of virtue based on the principles of hadith.”

AskImam — please tell me about the Hadees mentioned by people who insist that the fasting of 15th Shabaan · 5 Oct 2005

“The fast of the 15th of Shabaan is based on a tradition reported by Sayiddna Ali. Its text runs as follows : When the Middle Night of Shabaan arrives, you should stand (Praying) in the night and should fast in the day following it.”

Jamiat KZN — Fasting and Ibadah on 15th Sha’ban · 28 Apr 2017

“The six units of voluntary Salaah (Nawaafil) offered after Maghrib on the night of the 15th of Sha'baan are a wellestablished practice among the revered scholars and spiritual masters of Ahl-e-Sunnat wa Jama'at. As the esteemed scholar Allamah Sayyid Muhammad Murtada Zabidi Husayni Alaihir Rahmah writes:”

Amjadi — The Reality Of The Six Rak'aat Of Nawaafil Salaah After Maghrib On The Night Of 15th Sha'baan · 3 Feb 2026

Quotes are the opening words of each answer as published; the full answer, its conditions and references are on the fatwa page. Answers depend on the exact details of each question.

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  1. Fasting after the 15th of Sha’baan Jamiat KZN · 4 Feb 2026
  2. 15th of Shaʿbān – Fasting Camperdown · 3 Feb 2026
  3. The Reality Of The Six Rak'aat Of Nawaafil Salaah After Maghrib On The Night Of 15th Sha'baan Amjadi · 3 Feb 2026
  4. Fasting during the month of Sha’ban and Qadha fasts AskImam · 15 Oct 2025
  5. Dua to read on Shab-e-baraat Mufti Online · 13 Feb 2025
  6. The night of the15th of Shabaan Ibn Masood · 6 Mar 2023
  7. Fasting and Ibadah on 15th Sha’ban! DU Newcastle · 12 May 2016
  8. Fasting after the 15th of Sha’baan Jamiat KZN · 24 Feb 2025
  9. Fasting on the 15th of Shabaan Camperdown · 13 Feb 2025
  10. VISITING THE GRAVES ON SHAB E BARAAT Amjadi · 15 Mar 2022
  11. Clarification on fasting on the 15th of Sha’bān AskImam · 22 Jun 2013
  12. Imaam reciting Surah Yaseen for the congregation on Shab-e-Baraat Mufti Online · 23 Dec 2013
  13. Fasting on the 15th of Shabaan Ibn Masood · 5 Mar 2022
  14. please tell me about the Hadees mentioned by people who insist that the fasting of 15th Shabaan AskImam · 5 Oct 2005
  15. Fasting and Ibadah on 15th Sha’ban Jamiat KZN · 28 Apr 2017

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