People observe fast on the very next day to express submissiveness in the court of Almighty and beg His countless blessings for both the worlds.
Islamabad: Shab-e-Barat being observed tonight with reverence. The Shab-e-Barat, a night of forgiveness, is being observed tonight with religious reverence across the country.
The faithful would seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty and pray in the mosques.
People observe fast on the very next day to express submissiveness in the court of Almighty and beg His countless blessings for both the worlds.
Also known as the night of blessings, Shab-e-Barat is observed by Muslims on the night between 14 and 15 Shaa’ban. It is regarded as a night of forgiveness and when the fortunes for the coming year are decided.
A large number of people would follow the Sunnah of Holy Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) by paying homage at the graves of their loved ones.
The faithful will recite the Holy Quran and Darood Sharif besides offering Nawafil to seek maximum blessings of Allah Almighty tonight.
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Ulema and religious scholars will highlight the true teachings of Islam in the mosques.
Shab-e-Barat is the night on which Allah (SWT) grants repenting Muslims forgiveness for their sins and answers their duas. Muslims believe that on this night, Allah (SWT) decides the fate of every creature on earth for the next year. This encourages Muslims to pray and ask for forgiveness on this night.
Some Muslims also choose to fast and increase prayers on this day and during the night to reap the rewards.
When is Shab-e-Barat?
Shab-e-Barat falls on the 14th or 15th night of Sha’ban based on moon sightings. In 2023, Shab-e-Barat will fall on 18 March, depending on moon sightings.
Sha’ban – The Eighth Month in the Islamic Calendar
In Sha’ban, Allah (SWT) descends to the lowest heaven for one night (Shab-e-Barat), answers duas, and grants forgiveness to those repenting. Sha’ban falls in between Rajab and Ramadan, two important months, and it is good to continue good deeds during this month as well. Sha’ban translates to ‘scattered’ or ‘dispersed’.
Our deeds, which are written by angels on our shoulders, are presented to Allah (SWT) daily after Fajr and Asr Salah, weekly on Mondays and Thursdays, but also annually in Sha’ban. This should be an incentive to do all we can to worship Allah (SWT) to please Him when our deeds are presented to Him.
One way of worshipping Allah (SWT) in this month is by fasting. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to fast during this month: “I never saw the Messenger of Allah fasting for an entire month except in Ramadan, and I never saw him fast more than he did in Sha’ban.” (Al-Bukhari)
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