Nisfush Shabaan

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Nisfush Shabaan

The 15th night of Shabaan is a very blessed night. According to the Hadith Shareef,

the name of this Mubarak night is "Nisf Shabaan" which means 15th night of

Shabaan. The reason for this special night to attain its name of Laylatul Baraa'ah,meaning the Night of Salvation, Seeking Freedom from Azaab and Calamity, is that

in this night the Barkaat and acceptance of repentance may be accomplished.

Laylatul Baraa'ah in Persian, as well as in Urdu, is called Shabbe Baraat.

It is the night of seeking pardon and repenting to Almighty Allah, remembering our

past sins and sincerely settling the mind that one will never commits sins in the

future. All the deeds that are against Shari'ah must be totally avoided so that our

Du'a and Istighfaar, hopefully, will be accepted. Muslims should check themselves

and A'la Hazrat, Imam Ahmed Raza ***** (radi Allahu anhu) has given a beautiful

advise in this regard. This great Imam said: "Verily the auspicious night of Shabbe

Baraa'a is drawing near when the deeds of the slave will be presented to theAlmighty Allah. I humbly supplicate in the Darbar-e-Aqdas of the Almighty Allah

that through the Wasila-e-Uzma of Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi

wasallam) He forgives the sins and transgressions of all Muslims. Aameen.

"On this occasion, it should be the duty of all Sunni Muslims to forgive one another

and to make sure that whatever debts owed to one another is settled. The

importance of Huqooq-ul-Ibaad cannot be over-emphasised as this is among the

pre-requisites for proper Ibaadat. I pray that all Muslims humbly remember this

night and try as much as possible to perform Ibaadat and other pious deeds so that

their Record of Deeds be presented in all dignity.

"Finally, I pray that the Almighty Allah assists you and I and the Muslim Ummah

wherever you may be. Muslims should be aware of sincerity and honesty in all their

deeds. May Almighty Allah forgive all of us. Aameen." Faqeer Ahmed Raza

Qaaderi (may Allah forgive him)

HOW TO WELCOME THIS NIGHT

On this auspicious night, you should perform fresh Ghusal and Wudhu and perform

the two Rakaat of Tahhiyatul Wudhu. In every Rakaat, after the Suratul Fatiha,

you should read Ayatul Kursi once and Surah Ahad three times. Also perform eight

Rakaats of Salaah with four Salaams. In each Rakaat after the Surah Fatiha, youshould read the Ayatul Kursi (once) and Surah Ahad fifty times.

WHAT TO RECITE IMMEDIATELY AFTER SUNSET

After sunset, you should recite "La Hawla walaa Quwwata illa Billahil-aliyil

Azeem" forty times with three times Durood Shareef before and after. It is



mentioned that by reciting this, Almighty Allah will forgive forty years of your sins

and forty Hoors will await to serve you in Jannatul Firdous.

COUNTLESS MERCIES

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) has stated: "Verily! AlmightyAllah directs His Special Grace on the world on this Night. He forgives my Ummah

more than the number of wool that is found on the sheep of the Bani Kalb". We

should remember that in those days the Bani Kalb possessed the most number of

sheep that any other tribe.

How great is the Mercy of Almighty Allah on this night that He forgives millions of

Muslims. We also realise from this that these numbers can only pertain to the Ahle

Sunnah Wa Jamaah collectively, for the righteous followers of the Hanafi, Shaafi'i,

Maaliki and Hambali indeed number millions of Muslims.

THE VISITORS OF THIS NIGHT

It is narrated that the departed souls (Arwaah) of the Muslims visit the houses of

their friends and relatives on this night and proclaim: "O people of the house! You

stay in our houses and enjoy the wealth that we have left behind. You use our

children and take work from them, please perform our Esaale Sawaab. Verily our

deeds have become complete, while your record of deeds is still spread".

If the people of the house perform the Esaale Sawaab and Khatam Shareef on this

night, then the Arwaah depart will the Sawaab extremely happy and overjoyed all

the time making Du'a for the people.

VISIT TO THE CEMETERY

Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqa (radi Allahu anha) reports: "One night, which was the 15th

of Shabaan, I did not find the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) in the

house so I went in search of him. After a long search, I found him in Baqiah (the

cemetery of Madinah) offering Du'a for the deceased and praying for their

forgiveness". (Baihaqi)

A special point must be made to visit the cemetery during this night and pray for the

deceased buried therein, as the Holy Prophet (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is been

reported as having visited the cemetery on this night and spending a long time

therein, lamenting, reading and praying for the deceased.

TO KEEP FAST

According to the Hadith Shareef which is narrated by Ibne Habaan (radi Allahu

anhu) that Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "When the night of 15th

Shabaan arrives spend the night awake and keep fast the next day".



Hazrat Abu Hurairah (radi Allahu anhu) reports that the Holy Prophet (sallal

laahu alaihi wasallam) said often in his Khutba (sermon): "O people! Lighten and

cleanse your bodies by way of fasting during Shabaan, so that it shall be easy and

helpful to you for the fast during Ramadaan. Whoso fasts for three days during

Shabaan, all his past sins are wiped off". (Baihaqi) Fasting is also recommended onthe 13th, 14th and 15th of Shabaan.

HOW TO SPEND THE NIGHT

On this night, perform Nawaafil, recite the Quran Shareef, recite abundant Durood

Shareef, Istighfaar and Kalima Tayyibah. It is also mentioned that if one reads

Surah Dukhaan seven times on this night, Almighty Allah will reward you with 70

worldly needs and 70 deeds for the Hereafter.

DO NOT BE AMONGST THOSE DEPRIVED OF MERCY

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) said: "Almighty Allah forgives

all Muslims on this night, besides the fortune tellers, the magicians, the alcoholics,

those who disrespect their parents and those who take part and encourage

adultery".

In another narration, the following people have also been mentioned:

1. One who deals in usury (Riba),

2. One who wears his trousers below his ankle with pride and arrogance (In Arabia,

people displayed their wealth and boasted in this manner),

3. One who creates disunity among two Muslims,

4. The person who unjustly takes away the right and property of another Muslim

and has not yet rectified himself.

All these persons are not shown Mercy on this auspicious Night.

A HUMBLE APPEAL TO SEEK PARDON AND ASK ALLAH'S FORGIVENESS

Dear Muslim brothers, the Bountiful Allah in His Infinite Mercy has provided us

with such an auspicious night so that we may take advantage of it and repent for

our sins, and thus obtain His Grace and Favour. It is for us to take full advantage of

it. During this night, offer special prayers and repent sincerely for our past sins and

ask for His Forgiveness.

Also on this night the Doors of Mercy and Forgiveness are opened wide, and those

who sincerely grieve over and repent for their past sins and seek forgiveness from



Allah are pardoned and forgiven by the Grace of Allah the Merciful.

Each Tasbih or Du'a should begin and terminate with the recital of Durood Shareef

and one who wishes for the acceptance of his Du'as should use the Wasila of

Sayyiduna Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

Hazrat Ghousul Azam, Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu) has

mentioned in his famous "Gunyat-ut Taalibeen" that the month of Shabaan

according to some narrations is related to Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

So, it is our duty, as the Ummat of Rasoolullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) to love

and respect this month more than any other month (besides Ramadaan). We should

also offer abundantly salutations (Salaat-o-Salaam) upon the Holy Prophet (sallal

laahu alaihi wasallam).

While we are praying and asking for ourselves and family, we should also remember

in our Du'as the Muslim Ummah facing calamities in many parts of the world, that

may Allah Ta'ala grant them the strength and Istiqaamat (steadfastness) in Deen.Those weak Muslims who are under pressure from the West and modernisation,

may Allah Ta'ala guide them and show them the right path so that they be in touch

with their glorious past. Aameen. May Almighty Allah guide us on the path of the

Ambiya and the Awliya. Aameen.

NAFIL SALAAH TO BE READ ON SHABBE BARAAT

BASHARAT OF JANNAT: Sayyiduna Rasulullah (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam) is

reported to have said that Allah Ta'ala instructs and assigns 100 angels to the

person who performs 100 Nafil Salaahs on this auspicious night - 30 of which will

bring the good news of Jannat, 30 angels to protect one from the Azaab

(Punishment) of Dozakh (Hell), 30 to remove all misfortunes and miseries of this

world and 10 angels to protect one from Shaitaan.

THE GUARDING OF IMAAN: After performing Maghrib Salaah, read 2 rakaahs

of Nafil. In the first rakaah, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlaas 3 times and

Surah Falaq once. In the second rakaah, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlaas 3

times and Surah Naas once. After Salaam, make Du'a and ask Allah to protect your

Imaan.

BARAKAH IN RIZQ: After Maghrib Salaah, read 2 rakaahs of Nafil. Thereafter,

read Surah Yasin once, Surah Ikhlaas 21 times and Du'a Nisf Shabaan once. Then,

make Du'a for Barakah in Rozi and ask Allah not to make you dependent on

anyone.

LONG LIFE FILLED WITH PIETY: After Maghrib Salaah, read 2 rakaahs of

Nafil. Read Surah Yasin once. Then read Du'a Nisf Shabaan once. Thereafter, make

Du'a for long life filled with piety and righteousness.



REWARD FOR TEN THOUSAND GOOD DEEDS:

Anyone who performs 20 rakaahs of Nafil after Maghrib in such a way that after

Surah Fatiha, recites Surah Ikhlaas 10 times in every rakaah, will be rewarded

abundantly by Allah Ta'ala, and ten thousand good deeds will be recorded in hisAmal Namaa (Book of Deeds).

DEATH WITH COMPLETE FAITH/IMAAN:

Anyone who performs 2 rakaahs of Nafil on the last Friday of Shabaan between

Maghrib and Esha will die with full faith and Imaan. After Surah Fatiha, one

should read Ayatul Kursi once, Surah Ikhlaas 10 times and Surah Falaq and Surah

Naas once in both rakaahs. If the person who reads Nafil in such a way dies until the

next Shabaan, will die with Imaan, Insha-Allah.

The Significance of Shabe Baraat

This night is called Shabe-Baraat ( the night of freedom ) because Allah frees all His

sinful servants who were destined for Jahannam.

The Quraan has called it a blessed night.

Nabi has said in a Hadith regarding this month. "Shabaan is my month and Ramadhaan isthe month of Allah ."

This month is an introduction to Ramadhaan, like Shawwal hail the end of Ramadhaan.

Allah Ta'ala 's mercy descends during this night. During this night, beginning at sunset

Allah Ta'ala 's special attention descends upon the first sky. He proclaims:

"Is there anyone seeking forgiveness, that I may pardon him? Is there anyone requesting

sustenance that I may provide for him? Is there anyone afflicted with difficulty (so that he

may ask for assistance) that I may help him? Is there anyone with any other need?

Allah Ta'ala showers His mercy the entire night up until Subah Saadiq (early morning -dawn). Nabi was so mindful of Sha'baan that he did not give the sighting of the moon of any other month such thought.

It is also a speciality of this month, that all deeds done during the year shall be presentedbefore Allah Ta'ala in this month.



Nabi stated that the month of Sha'baan which is between Rajab and Ramadhaan, is such a

month that the people are negligent of its blessedness. It is during this month that the

actions of the servants are presented before Allah Ta'ala .Therefore Nabi loved that hisdeeds be presented while he was fasting.

During the 15th of Sha'baan Allah Ta'ala shows special attention to all His servants, he

pardons those who seek forgiveness and He showers mercy on those who show mercy toothers as for those who grudge and have enmity for others, Allah Ta'ala leaves them that

very same condition.

It is mentioned by Nabi that the remainder of a person's life in the coming year and his

sustenance and whoever shall be afforded the opportunity to perform Hajj (Pilgrimage)

shall be written on this night.

During this night, the names of the souls of all those who are born and of all those who

are to depart from this world. Furthermore during this night one's actions are raised andsustenance sent down.

Nabi has prohibited one from fasting after the 15th of Sha'abaan. This prohibition does

not cause the fast to become Haraam. The reason for prohibiting fasting after the 15th of Sha'baan is for one to gain strength for Ramadhaan.

It has been proven, from authentic sources, that the noble Sahaba and the Taabi'een used

to remain awake during the entire night and practice upon the Sunnat Aamals. Our noblepredecessors also used to honor this night and prepare for well in advance.

Committing sins during this night deprives a person of its blessings.

As the reward of a virtue increases respective to the time and place, so does the degree of

sin. When during a significant time any amal is more virtuous so does the the evil and sin

committed in that time be more abhorred. The law of place and time falls under the samecategory, e.g.. one may commit the same wrong in the Musjid and the degree of that sin

shall increase. In the same manner this night is so blessed that committing a sin during

this night shall be more severe.

Sunnat and Mustahab actions during the 15th of Sha'baan.

1. One should stay awake and perform Salaah, keep oneself busy with Zikr, recitation of the Holy Quraan and other worship. Do also recite the Masnoon Du'a of this night

excessively. ( Dua on item no. 7 ).

2. To ask Allah Ta'ala for forgiveness, health, happiness and all our needs for this worldand the Hereafter.

3. To busy onself with Ibaadat (worship) during the entire night of Shabe Baraat.



4. It is Mustahab (preferable) to fast on the 15th of Sha'baan. Our predecessors did so too.

5. one should visit the Qabarastaan (graveyard) and make Du'a and seek forgiveness onbehalf of the deceased.

6. It is stated in a Hadeeth that Nabi said "One who performs Esha salaat with Jamaat and

Fajr Salaah with Jamaat, Allah Ta'ala will grant him the reward of staying the night."There are glad tidings for the weak and those engaged in business, that if they are not

able to stay awake the entire night, they should try to remain awake as much as possible

and to perform Fajr and Esha Salaatwith Jamaat, so that they may not be completelydeprived of the blessings of this night.

7. Hazrat Ayesh Sidiqah Radiallhu Anha say, " I heard Nabi reciting the following Du'a

whilst prostating in Nafl Salaah:”

Translation: I seek protection in Your forgiveness from Your Wrath, and seek shelter inYour pleasure from Your displeasure, and I seek safety with You from You, I cannotpraise You as You are deserving and You are worthy of praise as You have praised

Yourself.

Nabi repeated this dua continuously in Sajdah. This Du'a was taught to the Ummat by ourbeloved Nabi .

The following sins are so severe that due to them one would be deprived of the blessingsof this great night:

1. To associate any partners to Allah Ta'ala , regarding His Being and Qualities.2. To have enmity for one's fellow brothers.

3. Not fulfilling the rights of our close relatives and treating them unkindly.

4. To allow the trousers and pants to hang below the ankles.

5. To be disobedient to the parents.6. To drink wine.

7. To oppress and take bribes

8. To be involved in witchcraft.9. To inform people of the unseen or to cast spells and be involved in fortune telling.

10. To read the palms in order to tell the future.

11. To play the guitar, drum or any other musical instrument.

12. To play any game that requires the use of dice.

After writing the virtues and blessings of this month, regretfully, we will have to include

that due to the evil nature of our actions, we have converted all our actions to punishmentand our blessings into worldly and hereafter losses. The Muslims were once those whoused to draw some good from bad, some virtues from stating away from evil and benefit

benefit from troubles we encounter today. As a consequence of the evil nature of our

actions, the table have turned and we have lost out in all places of good and achieve loss



in all places of benefit. May Allah Ta'ala grant all the Muslims the ability to practice

good deeds and follow the Sunnah of our beloved Nabi .

And Allah Ta'ala is the only one who grants us the ability and divine assistance.Our Saintly elders used to worship on the night of Shabe Baraat and fast the next day.

Who are we to find fault with these noble practices ?

Oh ALLAH we humbly beg of You, Your Forgiveness for any of our shortcomings andwe beg of You, Your Divine Help and assistance, Aameen.

SURAH AD DUKHAAN { مح}

And from his narration on the authority of Ibn 'Abbas that he said in the interpretation of Allah'ssaying (Ha. Mim.): '(Ha. Mim.) He says: He has already decreed that which will happen, i.e. He

has shown it. {ن ٱ ب ت ٱ و}

(By the Scripture that maketh plain) and He swore by the Scripture which makes plain that that

which will happen has already been decreed, i.e. it is plain; it is also said Allah swore by the (Ha)

and (Mim) and also by the Scripture which makes plain the commands and prohibitions, the

lawful and unlawful, {

نرذ ك

إة كر ة ي

ف ه أآ

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(Lo! We revealed it) We sent Gabriel with the Qur'an; this is why Allah swore, Allah sent downGabriel to the nether heaven to dictate the Qur'an to the scribes among the angels, who are the

dwellers of the nether heaven (on a blessed night) wherein there is mercy, forgiveness and grace,

this is the night of destiny. Then Allah sent Gabriel to Muhammad (pbuh) with verses and surah

in a period of about 20 years. (Lo! We are ever warning) by means of the Qur'an. {م ح ز أ ل ك ق ز ف}

(Whereupon) in this night of destiny (every wise command) every thing to take place from year to

year (is made clear) is clarified, { س ز ك إآ د ع ن از أن }

(As a command from Our presence) an exposition from Us: We explain to Gabriel, Michael,

Seraphiel and the angel of death what they are entrusted with from year to year. (Lo! We are ever

sending) messengers with Scriptures.

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