Ramadhaan is a month of immense blessing and mercy and is among the greatest bounties of Allah Ta‘ala upon this ummah. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) fervently explained the greatness of this month and the countless blessings which it brings. Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) said, “Had my ummah only known the great virtues and abundant blessings of Ramadhaan, they would have desired that the entire year be Ramadhaan” (Saheeh ibnu Khuzaimah #1886).

Approximately two months prior to Ramadhaan, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would begin eagerly anticipating the arrival of Ramadhaan. Upon sighting the crescent of Rajab, Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alaihi wasallam) would recite the following dua:

اَللّٰهُمَّ بَرِكْ لَنَا فِيْ رَجَبْ وَشَعْبَانْ وَبَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَانْ

O Allah! Bless us in the months of Rajab and Sha’baan and make us reach the month of Ramadhaan. (Shu’abul Imaan #3815)