It has been mentioned by Abu Nu'aim from Anas Ibn Malik he said, that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) used to make the following dua, when the month of Rajab came in:"Allahuma Barik lana fi Rajab wa Sha'ban wa ballighna Ramadhan" - O Allah! Bless us in this month of Rajab and Sha'ban and allow us to meet Ramadhan.
It has also been mentioned that the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said,
"Rajab is the month of Allah. Shaban is my month. Ramadhan is the month of my ummah (followers)."
The month of Rajab is the key to the opening of the months of goodness and blessing.
Abu Bakr Warraq (May Allah be pleased with him) said,
"Rajab is a month of cultivation, Shaban is month of irrigating the fields, and the month of Ramadhan is a month of reaping and harvesting."
It has been mentioned that Allah said,
"Fasting is for me and I will recompense one for it."
Therefore fast in the month of Rajab for the sake of Allah, to prepare us for the impending fast in the month of Ramadhan and to honour this blessed month. Many arguments can be made but let Allah alone decide what blessings and rewards He wished for us for this act of piety. If one chooses not to, then allow those who wish to chase the Hereafter do so peacefully :)
Wallahu 'a'lam.
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