Shab-e-Barat: A Complete Guide For Muslims

Shab-e-Barat

Allah has given some special occasions in which people have the golden opportunity to seek reward and forgiveness. Shab-e-Barat is one of those occasions.

Shab e Barat Meaning and Importance

The word “Shab” means night and Bara't refers to get rid of. Shab-e-Barat or Mid-Sha'ban is the night of the fifteenth of Shaban when Muslims engage in worship and praise of Allah. It is also called Bara'a Night or Mid-Sha'ban. This night is also called the night of forgiveness and the night of mercy.

Shab-e-Barat: A Complete Guide For Muslims

Shab e Barat History

There are many confusions about the history of Shab e Barat. However, there are Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) which shows the history of Shab e Barat. The details about the history of Shab-e-Barat are provided in the video given at the end of this post.

Shab e Barat Mubarak

There are many reasons behind the celebration of Shab-e-Barat. The first and foremost reason is that some Muslim scholars have encouraged this night's ceremony. However, there is also a controversy among Muslims on whether to celebrate this nigh or not. Many hadiths are considered weak regarding the importance of Shab-e-Barat. However, you should be aware that every good deed is rewarded by Allah. We should not fall into any division or controversy.

On Shab-e-Barat People do a lot of things that hurt others. The prime example is light fireworks which cause injuries, noise pollution, air pollution and disturb the elderly and ill members of society. Those who sell fireworks are also equal partners in this sin. This night teaches us good deeds and forgiveness from God.

Shab e Barat Namaz

Prayer is very important and you should be aware that you will be asked about prayer first on the Day of Judgment. Prayer should also be arranged on this blessed night. How to Pray Prayer, people have different opinions. Do what you like but you must, Allah will surely reward.

The first thing to do in any worship is cleaning. Cleanliness is half the faith. So get yourself clean before you start worshiping that night. There are two types of cleaning. Cleansing of body and purification of the soul. Wear nice clothing and forgive anyone who hurt you in the past. Allah loves those who forgive others and this is the lesson of today's post and Shab-e-Barat. Pray for your loved ones who have left this world.

Shab-e-Barat Dua                     

You must make dua this night. Pray for yourself and pray for your parents. Pray for your loved ones and Pray for those who leave the world.

Bottom Line

The whole month of Shaban is meritorious and the special merit is attached to Shab-e-Barat which begins at sunset on fourteenth and ends at dawn on the fifteenth of Shaban. Shab-e-Barat implies the night of salvation or the night of opportunity to get rid of the Fire of Hell. This night also is known as Laylat-ul-Baraa. Aside from prayers on this night, fasting the next day is additionally suggested. Because the Hadith of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) proves to go to the cemetery on this night, Muslims also go to the graveyard in Shab-e-Barat.