IMPORTANCE OF THE MONTH OF SHABAN This holy month is ascribed to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) Who used to observe fasting in it and connect it to the obligatory fasting of Ramadan. He (s.a.w.a.) used to say,
UMUHIMU WA MWEZI WA SHABAN Mwezi huu mtukufu unahusishwa na Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.a.) Ambaye alikuwa akifunga ndani yake na kuuunganisha na funga ya faradhi ya Ramadhani. Alikuwa (s.a.w.w.) akisema,
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"Sha'ban is my month; hence, Paradise will be incumbently decided for one who observes fasting on one day of my month." Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq ('a) is reported to have said: Imam Ali
"Sha'ban ni mwezi wangu, kwa hivyo Pepo itaamuliwa kwa mwenye kufunga siku moja ya mwezi wangu." Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq ('a) ameripotiwa kusema: Imam Ali
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ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin ('a) used to gather all his companions at the beginning of Sha'ban and say to them, "O my companions, do you known what this month is? lt is Sha'ban. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) used to say, 'Sha'ban is
Ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-'Abidin ('a) alikuwa akiwakusanya masahaba zake wote mwanzoni mwa Sha'ban na kuwaambia, "Enyi masahaba zangu, je mnajua mwezi huu ni nini? Ni Sha'ban. Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.w.) alikuwa akisema, 'Sha'ban ni
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my month. You should thus fast in this month as a sign of your love for your Prophet and as a sign of seeking nearness to your Lord. I swear by Him Who grasps my soul in His Hand, I heard my father, al-Husayn ('a) saying that he heard
mwezi wangu. Kwa hivyo unapaswa kufunga katika mwezi huu kama ishara ya mapenzi yako kwa Mtume wako na kama dalili ya kutaka kujikurubisha kwa Mola wako. Naapa kwa Ambaye ameishikilia nafsi yangu katika Mkono Wake, nilimsikia baba yangu, al-Husayn (a) akisema kwamba amesikia.
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Imam Ali, the Commander of the Faithful, saying, 'As for anyone who observes fasting in Sha'ban for the love of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) and for seeking nearness to Almighty Allah, Almighty Allah will love him, draw him near to
Imamu Ali, Amirul-Muuminina, akisema: “Ama yeyote anayefunga Shaabani kwa ajili ya mapenzi ya Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu (s.a.w.w.) na kwa ajili ya kutaka kujikurubisha kwa Mwenyezi Mungu, Mwenyezi Mungu Mtukufu atampenda, basi amkaribishe.
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His honor on the Resurrection Day, and decide Paradise for him incumbently:
Heshima yake Siku ya Kiyama, na umfanyie Pepo bila ya shaka.
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Shaykh al-Tusi has narrated on the authority of Safwan al- Jammal that Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) instructed him to urge all people he knew to observe fasting in Sha'ban. "May Allah accept me as ransom for you! There is a reason for this
Shaykh al-Tusi amesimulia kutoka kwa Safwan al-Jammal kwamba Imamu al-Sadiq (a.s.) alimuagiza kuwahimiza watu wote anaowafahamu kufunga saumu ndani ya Sha'ban. “Mwenyezi Mungu anikubalie niwe fidia kwako! Kuna sababu ya hayo
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instruction. Is there not?" asked Safwan al-Jammal. Imam al- Sadiq(a.s.) answered, "Yes, there is. When his eyes fell on the new moon of Sha'ban, the Messenger of Allah (a.s.) ordered a spokesman to declare the following to the people of al-
maelekezo. Je, hakuna?" aliuliza Safwan al-Jammal. Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) akajibu, "Ndio, yupo. Macho yake yalipotua kwenye mwandamo wa mwezi wa Shaabani, Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu (a.s.) alimuamuru msemaji kutangaza yafuatayo kwa watu wa al-
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Madinah: O people of Yathrib! I am the messenger of Allah's Messenger to you all (carrying this message). Verily, Sha'ban is my month, therefore, may Allah have mercy upon him who helps me undertake my month." Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) then
Madina: Enyi watu wa Yathrib! Mimi ni mjumbe wa Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu kwenu nyote (mwenye kubeba ujumbe huu). Hakika Shaaban ni mwezi wangu, basi Mwenyezi Mungu amrehemu anayenisaidia kuushika mwezi wangu.” Imamu Sadiq (a.s.) kisha
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added, "Ameer al-Momineen (Imam Ali) used to say, 'l have never missed the fasting in Sha'ban since I heard the call of the Messenger of Allah in Sha'ban. Furthermore, I shall never miss it so long as l am alive, God willing.
Akaongeza, "Amiir al-Momineen (Imam Ali) alikuwa akisema, 'Sijawahi kukosa kufunga katika Sha'ban tangu niliposikia mwito wa Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu huko Sha'ban. Zaidi ya hayo, sitaikosa kamwe maadamu niko hai, Mungu akipenda.
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Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) further said, "To fast in two consecutive months is repentance before Almighty Allah." Isma'il ibn 'Abd al-Khaliq narrated that when the subject of observing fasting in Sha'ban was once discussed in the
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) alisema zaidi, "Kufunga katika miezi miwili mfululizo ni toba mbele ya Mwenyezi Mungu." Isma'il ibn 'Abd al-Khaliq amesimulia kwamba wakati suala la kufunga katika Sha'ban lilipozungumzwa katika
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presence of him, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq(a.s.) said, "The merits of observing fasting in Sha'ban are so great that even one who sheds inviolable blood is expected to be forgiven." The recommended rites of Sha'ban are divided into two
Kuwepo kwake, Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.) alisema, "Fadhila za kufunga katika Sha'ban ni kubwa sana kiasi kwamba hata yule anayemwaga damu isiyoharibika anatarajiwa kusamehewa." Ibada zilizopendekezwa za Sha'ban zimegawanywa katika mbili
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parts: general and particular. The general rites are those Which are advisedly practiced each day in the month without distinction, while the particular rites are dedicated to certain days and nights in this month.
sehemu: jumla na maalum. Ibada za jumla ni zile Ambazo zinashauriwa kufanywa kila siku katika mwezi bila tofauti, wakati ibada maalum zimetengwa kwa siku na usiku fulani katika mwezi huu.
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IMPORTANCE OF THE MONTH OF SHABAN This holy month is ascribed to the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) Who used to observe fasting in it and connect it to the obligatory fasting of Ramadan. He (s.a.w.a.) used to say,
UMUHIMU WA MWEZI WA SHABAN Mwezi huu mtukufu unahusishwa na Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.a.) Ambaye alikuwa akifunga ndani yake na kuuunganisha na funga ya faradhi ya Ramadhani. Alikuwa (s.a.w.w.) akisema,
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"Sha'ban is my month; hence, Paradise will be incumbently decided for one who observes fasting on one day of my month.' Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq ('a) is reported to have said: Imam Ali
"Shaaban ni mwezi wangu, kwa hiyo Pepo itaamuliwa kwa mwenye kufunga siku moja ya mwezi wangu." Imam Ja'far al-Sadiq ('a) ameripotiwa kusema: Imam Ali
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ibn al-Husayn Zayn al'Abidin ('a) used to gather all his companions at the beginning of Sha'ban and say to them, "O my companions, do you known what this month is? It is Sha'ban. The Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) used to say, 'Sha'ban is
Ibn al-Husayn Zayn al-Abidin ('a) alikuwa akiwakusanya maswahaba zake wote mwanzoni mwa Sha'ban na kuwaambia, "Enyi masahaba zangu, je, mnajua mwezi huu ni nini? Ni Sha'ban. Mtukufu Mtume (s.a.w.a.) alikuwa akisema, 'Sha'ban ni
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my month. You should thus fast in this month as a sign of your love for your Prophet and as a sign of seeking nearness to your Lord. I swear by Him Who grasps my soul in His Hand, I heard my father, al-Husayn ('a) saying that he heard
mwezi wangu. Kwa hivyo unapaswa kufunga katika mwezi huu kama ishara ya mapenzi yako kwa Mtume wako na kama dalili ya kutaka kujikurubisha kwa Mola wako. Naapa kwa Ambaye ameishikilia nafsi yangu katika Mkono Wake, nilimsikia baba yangu, al-Husayn (a) akisema kwamba amesikia.
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Imam Ali, the Commander of the Faithful, saying, 'As for anyone who observes fasting in Sha'ban for the love of the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) and for seeking nearness to Almighty Allah, Almighty Allah will love him, draw him near to
Imamu Ali, Amirul-Muuminina, akisema: “Ama yeyote anayefunga Shaabani kwa ajili ya mapenzi ya Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu (s.a.w.w.) na kwa ajili ya kutaka kujikurubisha kwa Mwenyezi Mungu, Mwenyezi Mungu Mtukufu atampenda, basi amkaribishe.
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His honor on the Resurrection Day, and decide Paradise for him incumbently.
Heshima yake Siku ya Kiyama, na umuhukumu Pepo bila ya shaka.
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Shaykh al-Tusi has narrated on the authority of Safwan al- Jammal that Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) instructed him to urge all people he knew to observe fasting in Sha'ban. "May Allah accept me as ransom for you! There is a reason for this
Shaykh al-Tusi amesimulia kutoka kwa Safwan al-Jammal kwamba Imamu al-Sadiq (a.s.) alimuagiza kuwahimiza watu wote anaowafahamu kufunga saumu ndani ya Sha'ban. “Mwenyezi Mungu anikubalie niwe fidia kwako! Kuna sababu ya hayo
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instruction. Is there not?" asked Safwan al-Jammal. Imam al- Sadiq(a.s.) answered, "Yes, there is. When his eyes fell on the new moon of Sha'ban, the Messenger of Allah (a.s.) ordered a spokesman to declare the following to the people of al-
maelekezo. Je, hakuna?" aliuliza Safwan al-Jammal. Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) akajibu, "Ndio, yupo. Macho yake yalipotua kwenye mwandamo wa mwezi wa Shaabani, Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu (a.s.) alimuamuru msemaji kutangaza yafuatayo kwa watu wa al-
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Madinah: O people of Yathrib! I am the messenger of Allah's Messenger to you all (carrying this message). Verily, Sha'ban is my month, therefore, may Allah have mercy upon him who helps me undertake my month." Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) then
Madina: Enyi watu wa Yathrib! Mimi ni mjumbe wa Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu kwenu nyote (mwenye kubeba ujumbe huu). Hakika Shaaban ni mwezi wangu, basi Mwenyezi Mungu amrehemu anayenisaidia kuushika mwezi wangu.” Imamu Sadiq (a.s.) kisha
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added, , "Ameer al-Momineen (Imam Ali) used to say, 'I have never missed the fasting in Sha'ban since I heard the call of the Messenger of Allah in Sha'ban. Furthermore, I shall never
Ameongeza kuwa, “Amirul-Muminin (Imam Ali) alikuwa akisema, ‘Sijawahi kukosa kufunga Shaabani tangu niliposikia wito wa Mtume wa Mwenyezi Mungu Shaabani.
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miss it so long as l am alive, God willing.
miss it ili mradi niko hai, Mungu akipenda.
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Imam al-Sadiq(a.s.) further said, "To fast in two consecutive months is repentance before Almighty Allah." Isma'il ibn 'Abd al-Khaliq narrated that when the subject of observing fasting in Sha'ban was once discussed in the
Imam al-Sadiq (a.s.) alisema zaidi, "Kufunga katika miezi miwili mfululizo ni toba mbele ya Mwenyezi Mungu." Isma'il ibn 'Abd al-Khaliq amesimulia kwamba wakati suala la kufunga katika Sha'ban lilipozungumzwa katika
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presence of him, lmam Ja'far al-Sadiq(a.s.) said, "The merits of observing fasting in Sha'ban are so great that even one who sheds inviolable blood is expected to be forgiven." The recommended rites of Sha'ban are divided into two
Kuwepo kwake, lmam Ja'far al-Sadiq (a.s.) alisema, "Fadhila za kufunga Saumu ndani ya Sha'ban ni kubwa sana kiasi kwamba hata yule anayemwaga damu isiyoharibika anatarajiwa kusamehewa." Ibada zilizopendekezwa za Sha'ban zimegawanywa katika mbili
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parts: general and particular. The general rites are those which are advisedly practiced each day in the month without distinction, while the particular rites are dedicated to certain days and nights in this month.
sehemu: jumla na maalum. Ibada za jumla ni zile ambazo zinashauriwa kufanywa kila siku katika mwezi bila tofauti, wakati ibada maalum zimetengwa kwa siku na usiku fulani katika mwezi huu.
