15th Night of Shaban (Shab-e-Barat) is one of the blessed nights in the Islamic calender,which is next to Lailatul Qadir (27th night of Ramadaan) in auspiciousness.
On this night,Allah, the almighty takes the account of His creation and decides the fate of all beings for the coming year taking into account their past deeds.
AMAL NAMA of a person containing all his deeds of the past year are closed and new Record books are started. Also the various angels in charge of various duties like births, deaths, etc, are assigned and instructed by ALMIGHTY ALLAH -the names and number of births, deaths,etc and the dates and times they are to take place during the coming year.
Blessing, Benefit, Pardon and Forgiveness that descends upon the people of the earth. On this great night, Allah Ta’ala descends to the first heaven and proclaims, “Is there anyone who seeks forgiveness so that I may forgive him? Is there anyone who seeks sustenance so that I may grant him sustenance? Is there anyone who seeks freedom from his problems so that I may remove his problems?”
- Allah has granted us this night to get in touch with him personally and individually. We should value this opportunity.
- Make sure that you offer all the prayers in the Masjid with Jamat.Farz is of much greater importance than any Nafl Prayer.
- After sunset recite “La Hawla walaa Quwwata illa Billahil-aliyil Azeem” forty times with three times Durood Shareef before and after.
- Involving your self in recitation of quran, any zikr, nafl salah and most importantly, Dua!
- Make as much dua as possible for the Ummah and for yourself.
- Pray as much as you can conveniently. After that go to sleep and make sure you offer Fajr Salah in time in the Masjid.
- Visit the graves of your loved ones, as it was done by our beloved Prophet(SAW) as well.
- Dua is the true essense of this night. Involve yourself in as much dua as you can.
