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 (p.b.u.h) has said in a Hadith regarding this month. "Shabaan is my month and Ramadhaan is the month of Allah ."
* This month is an introduction to Ramadhaan, like Shawwal hail the end of Ramadhaan.
* Allah Ta'ala 's mercy decends 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 (p.b.u.h) 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 presented before Allah Ta'ala in this month.
* Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 (p.b.u.h) loved that his deeds 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 to others as for those who grudge and have enmity for others, Allah Ta'ala leaves them that very same condition.
* It is mentioned by Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 and sustenance sent down.
* Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 noble predecessors 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 same category, 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.
* 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 ).
* To ask Allah Ta'ala for forgiveness, health, happiness and all our needs for this world and the Hereafter
* To busy onself with Ibaadat (worship) during the entire night of Shabe Baraat.
* It is Mustahab (preferable) to fast on the 15th of Sha'baan. Our predecessors did so too.
* one should visit the Qabarastaan (graveyard) and make Du'a and seek forgiveness on behalf of the deceased.
* It is stated in a Hadeeth that Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 completely deprived of the blessings of this night.
* Hazrat Ayesh Sidiqaha Radiallhu Anha say, " I heard Nabi (p.b.u.h) reciting the following Du'a whilst prostating in Nafl Salaah:"
* I seek protection in Your forgiveness from Your Wrath, and seek shelter in Your pleasure from Your displeasure, and I seek safety with You from You, I cannot praise You as You are deserving and You are worthy of praise as You have praised Yourself.
Sweets, specially the delicious savaiyyan or the vermicelli is prepared and sent to friends and also to the relatives in their remembrance of those who died during the year. Some also perform acts of charity by distributing goodies to the poor and needy in the name of their deceased ancestors. Flowers are also offered to the graves of the deceased family members.
Fatiha or the blessings are recited over the meal in the name of the Prophet, his daughter Fatima(R.A) and her husband Ali(r.a). The Holy Book of Quran is also read to mark the day. Muslims hold a belief that if someone prays to Allah throughout the night and seek forgiveness for all the sins he may have committed, he could be forgiven. Therefore, the entire night of prayer is devoted to asking for forgiveness for the past year and for good fortune in the year to come.
Some people also go to mosques for prayers and meditation. While some Muslims fast during the day and render nafal, the optional namaz(salah) at night.
It may be noted that there is no mention of Shab-E-Barat in the holy book of Quran. However, Sura Dukhan does mentions about Laila Mubaraka, which, according to the learned scholars of the Quran and the Hadith, is Shab-E-Barat.
P.S: Fatiha is Bidat (bidah) innovation in Islam..islam didnot allowed innovations...
* 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 (p.b.u.h) has said in a Hadith regarding this month. "Shabaan is my month and Ramadhaan is the month of Allah ."
* This month is an introduction to Ramadhaan, like Shawwal hail the end of Ramadhaan.
* Allah Ta'ala 's mercy decends 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 (p.b.u.h) 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 presented before Allah Ta'ala in this month.
* Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 (p.b.u.h) loved that his deeds 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 to others as for those who grudge and have enmity for others, Allah Ta'ala leaves them that very same condition.
* It is mentioned by Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 and sustenance sent down.
* Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 noble predecessors 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 same category, 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.
* 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 ).
* To ask Allah Ta'ala for forgiveness, health, happiness and all our needs for this world and the Hereafter
* To busy onself with Ibaadat (worship) during the entire night of Shabe Baraat.
* It is Mustahab (preferable) to fast on the 15th of Sha'baan. Our predecessors did so too.
* one should visit the Qabarastaan (graveyard) and make Du'a and seek forgiveness on behalf of the deceased.
* It is stated in a Hadeeth that Nabi (p.b.u.h) 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 completely deprived of the blessings of this night.
* Hazrat Ayesh Sidiqaha Radiallhu Anha say, " I heard Nabi (p.b.u.h) reciting the following Du'a whilst prostating in Nafl Salaah:"
* I seek protection in Your forgiveness from Your Wrath, and seek shelter in Your pleasure from Your displeasure, and I seek safety with You from You, I cannot praise You as You are deserving and You are worthy of praise as You have praised Yourself.
Nabi (p.b.u.h) repeated this dua continuously in Sajdah. This Du'a was taught to the Ummat by our beloved Nabi (p.b.u.h) .
The following sins are so severe that due to them one would be deprived of the blessings of this great night:* To associate any partners to Allah Ta'ala , regarding His Being and Qualities.
* To have enmity for one's fellow brothers.
*Not fulfilling the rights of our close relatives and treating them unkindly.
* To allow the trousers and pants to hang below the ankles.
* To be disobedient to the parents.
* To drink wine.
* To oppress and take bribes
* To be involved in witchcraft.
* To inform people of the unseen or to cast spells and be involved in fortune telling.
* To read the palms in order to tell the future.
* To play the guitar, drum or any other musical instrument.
* 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 punishment and our blessings into worldly and hereafter losses. The Muslims were once those who used to draw som 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 (p.b.u.h) .
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 and we beg of You, Your Divine Help and assistance, Aameen.
Introduction :
The festival of Shab-E-Barat is celebrated with pomp and enthusiasm by Muslims all over the world. For, Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat god writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past.
The festival is celebrated held either on the thirteenth or on the fourteenth day of Shaban, the eighth month of the Muslim year. This happens to be fifteen days before the beginning of Ramadan.
Shab-E-Barat means the night of forgiveness or Day of Atonement. People pray to god both in preparation for Ramadan and for the forgiveness of the sins committed by them. The festival is also known as Boraks Nigh.
In Persian language, ‘Shab’ means night and ‘Barat’ means ‘the night of commission or assignment’. In Arabic language, however, the day is known as Lailatul Bara'at, meaning the night of emancipation. Some though see Shab-E-Barat as the night of good fortune and a popular legend says that on this night the Prophet visits each house and relieves the pains of suffering humanity.
The night of Shab-E-Barat also commemorates the entry of Muhammad(peace be upon him) into the city of Mecca.
The festival is celebrated held either on the thirteenth or on the fourteenth day of Shaban, the eighth month of the Muslim year. This happens to be fifteen days before the beginning of Ramadan.
Shab-E-Barat means the night of forgiveness or Day of Atonement. People pray to god both in preparation for Ramadan and for the forgiveness of the sins committed by them. The festival is also known as Boraks Nigh.
In Persian language, ‘Shab’ means night and ‘Barat’ means ‘the night of commission or assignment’. In Arabic language, however, the day is known as Lailatul Bara'at, meaning the night of emancipation. Some though see Shab-E-Barat as the night of good fortune and a popular legend says that on this night the Prophet visits each house and relieves the pains of suffering humanity.
The night of Shab-E-Barat also commemorates the entry of Muhammad(peace be upon him) into the city of Mecca.
Celebrations in India :Skies light up on the night of Shab-E-Barat as the festival is celebrated in the night. Houses and streets are are also illuminated by candles and strands of electric bulbs to provide a joyful ambiance to the festival.
Colourful fire works keep dazzling the skies as the Muslims stay awake on the night of Shab-E-Barat. This is due to a belief that god writes the destinies of all living beings for the coming years in heavens during the night.Sweets, specially the delicious savaiyyan or the vermicelli is prepared and sent to friends and also to the relatives in their remembrance of those who died during the year. Some also perform acts of charity by distributing goodies to the poor and needy in the name of their deceased ancestors. Flowers are also offered to the graves of the deceased family members.
Fatiha or the blessings are recited over the meal in the name of the Prophet, his daughter Fatima(R.A) and her husband Ali(r.a). The Holy Book of Quran is also read to mark the day. Muslims hold a belief that if someone prays to Allah throughout the night and seek forgiveness for all the sins he may have committed, he could be forgiven. Therefore, the entire night of prayer is devoted to asking for forgiveness for the past year and for good fortune in the year to come.
Some people also go to mosques for prayers and meditation. While some Muslims fast during the day and render nafal, the optional namaz(salah) at night.
It may be noted that there is no mention of Shab-E-Barat in the holy book of Quran. However, Sura Dukhan does mentions about Laila Mubaraka, which, according to the learned scholars of the Quran and the Hadith, is Shab-E-Barat.
P.S: Fatiha is Bidat (bidah) innovation in Islam..islam didnot allowed innovations...
What Shab-e-barat Means to Muslims
The night of Shab-e-barat is the time for begging for forgiveness. It is the day of atonement for Muslims. They pray to Allah, the Almighty to forgive the sins committed by them. They also pray to prepare themselves for the forthcoming month of Ramadan.
The night of Shab-e-barat is the time for begging for forgiveness. It is the day of atonement for Muslims. They pray to Allah, the Almighty to forgive the sins committed by them. They also pray to prepare themselves for the forthcoming month of Ramadan.
Some Muslims see this night as the night of good fortune. A popular legend says that on this night Prophets visits house of sincere Muslims and relieves them from their sufferings and grant good fortune.
The Accountability
Muslims celebrate the night by remaining awake whole night. They reflect deeply into their lives and check whether they are leading life in accordance to Almighty Allah.
Muslims celebrate the night by remaining awake whole night. They reflect deeply into their lives and check whether they are leading life in accordance to Almighty Allah.
According to Muslim teachings, “It is the night of accountability for all believers of Allah. Their performance of last one year in accordance or in the light of the teachings of the Holy Quran and Sunnah is reviewed on this night.”
Celebrations on Shab-e-barat
To mark this night, Muslims all over world illuminate their houses and mosques with lights. They perform special prayers on the holy night. Some Muslims fast on the day. They go mosques and offer “nawafil” at night. The electronic media and print media present various programmes that highlights the history and importance of this night.
To mark this night, Muslims all over world illuminate their houses and mosques with lights. They perform special prayers on the holy night. Some Muslims fast on the day. They go mosques and offer “nawafil” at night. The electronic media and print media present various programmes that highlights the history and importance of this night.
A very Happy Shab-e-barat to all readers!
Shab-E-Barat .. A Great Event Of Muslims
Shab-E-Barat means the night of forgiveness or Day of Atonement.
People pray to god both in preparation for Ramadan and for the
forgiveness of the sins committed by them
This night has a great significance as pointed by
the Prophet himself. This is the night wherein God
the almighty makes decisions of life, death, health,
wealth (collectively referred to as 'Rizkh' in Arabic,
knowledge, relationships, and other matters that drive the Universe.
It is the time when Muslims can turn to their creator ask for
forgiveness.
It is also known by other names such as Mid-Sha’ban, Lailatul Baraat,
Lailatul Dua,
Nim Sha’ban (in Iran), Nisf Sha’ban (in Arabic speaking countries),
Nisfu Sya’ban
(in Malay speaking countries),
Berat Kandili (in Turkish). It is known as Shab-e-Bara’at only
in South Asia.
This occasion is celebrated with great reverence, pomp and gaiety
all over
South Asia including India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh,
Sri Lanka
and Central Asia including Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan,
Turkmenistan,
Kirghistan.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?""So, I wish to all muslims here at ec
"HAPPY SHAB-E-BARAT"May your all sins will be forgiven by god today
on this day of forgiveness.
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