Shub-e-Bara'at...

Shub-e-Bara'at 15th Shabaan..

SHABAN AL-MUAZZAM

THE SEVENTH ISLAMIC CALENDAR MONTH



Shaban is the month of special blessings. In this month Allah Ta’ala has favoured the Ummah of His last Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) and has given them means to achieve Blessings, Salvation and Forgiveness. In this month there comes a special night called Lailatul Bara’at, the fazilat of which are given in a special article in this issue. There are many Hadiths of Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) in which he described the Virtue and Blessings of this month. Hazrat Abu Huraira has reported Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) saying, “Rajab is the month of Allah Ta’ala, Shaban is my month and Ramadan is the month of my Ummah. In Shaban sins are forgiven by Allah Ta’ala and in Ramadan my people are completely purified from sins.”


The Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) has said :“Shaban has superiority over other months as I have superiority over all the Prophets (Alaihis Salaam).” The Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) also said, “Between Rajab and Ramadan there is the blessed month of Shaban.People are not aware of it. The actions of men are presented to Allah Ta’ala in this month. Therefore I like to fast when my actions are presented to Allah Ta’ala.”


In another Hadith our beloved Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) has said :“When the blessed month of Shaban reaches you, it cleanses your spirit to receive the blessed month of Ramadan. Pure your intentions, surely the greatness of Shaban is like my greatness over all Prophets. Be mindful, Shaban is my month and anyone who keeps fast in it, my intercession will be wajib for him.”One should fast on the 13th 14th & 15th of Shaban, if not on all three then fast only on the 15th Shaban.


PRAYER FOR A DEATH WITH COMPLETE FAITH / IMAAN


Anyone who performs 2 rakats of Nafl on the Last Friday of Shaban between Maghrib and Isha will die with full faith and Imaan. In both rakats after Surah Fatiha one should read Ayatul Kursi once, Surah Ikhlas 10 times and Surah Falaq and Surah Naas once. The person who reads the prayer in this manner and if dies before the next Shaban, will do so with Imaan, InshaAllah. The performing of Salaatul Tasbih on this night is also virtuous.


DUA FOR SHAB-E-BARAAT


The Holy Prophet Mohammed (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) has said :“Whoever recites this Dua on this night, Almighty Allah will protect him from an ignominious and untimely death.” This dua is not found in most Panj Surahs or elsewhere, therefore we are printing this Dua in Arabic.


SHAB-E-BARAAT 15TH SHABAN THE NIGHT OF FREEDOM..SALVATION..ACQUITTAL..

AND ABUNDANT REWARDS


“Is there anyone to remember us? Is there anyone to have mercy on us? Is there anyone who knows our predicament?”..These are the words uttered by the souls of the dead outside the homes they left behind in the world. The souls visit homes on Fridays, Eid days, 10th Muharram and Shab-e-Baraat (15th Shaban), also known as Lailatul Baraat. This Hadith narrated by ibne Abbas signifies the importance of the Shab-e-Baraat as well as the offering of sawaab to the dead via fatiha through recitation of the Quran, Zikr, etc. Could we dare send the souls of our parents or relations away from our homes without offering them something each Thursday night or on other days mentioned above?


In another Hadith Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqa has stated that the Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) on Shab-e-Baraat went to Baqi Cemetery and prayed to Allah for forgiveness for men, women and martyrs. After his return from cemetery, he was engaged in Namaz and he was in the sajdah position for a long time. She listened attentively. She heard Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) praising the Lord and asking for forgiveness. The Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) has also stated that on Shab-e-Baraat from sunset onwards Allah announces from the skies, “Is there anyone seeking forgiveness whom I could forgive? Is there anyone in difficulties which I can relieve him of? Is there anyone…?” Allah goes on

making these announcements until the morning. (Ibne Majah)


The night of the 15th Shaban is called Lailatul Baraat which means the Night of Salvation, or Night of Freedom, or Night of Acquittal. Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) said:“Gabriel (Alaihis Salaam) came to me on the 15th of this month and said, “O,Prophet of Allah! Look towards the heavens!” I looked and said, “O Gabriel! What is this night?” He said, “This is a very blessed night. Allah Ta’ala opens 300 doors of mercy on this night, forgives all the Muslims, but not those who are hypocrites, polytheists, magicians, fortune-tellers, adulterers and drunkards.And those who spread mischief amongst Muslims, the usurers and those who disobey parents.” These people will not be forgiven unless they repent to Allah Ta’ala and seek forgiveness from him..


Hazrat Ayesha reported that Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) said, “On this night Allah Ta’ala give details of the names of those who are to be born the coming year and those who will die in it.” The deeds of men are taken to Him and all the provisions of man descends in it. “ Hazrat Ayesha (Radi Allahu Tala Anhu) narrated in another Hadith that the Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) said, “Allah Ta’ala forgives men of my Ummah in abundance and without account on this night.” it is unanimously said that in this blessed night the whole of the Qur’an descended from Lauh-e-Mahfooz (Divine Tablet) to lower (worldy) heaven and gradually to our Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) .


SPECIAL PRAYERS AND ACTIONS FOR THIS NIGHT


A. TAKE GHUSL ON THIS NIGHT.


B. FAST ON THE DAY OF 15TH SHABAN.


C. FOR THE SOULS OF THE DEAD: On this special night pray the following once: Surah Fatiha, Alif Laam Meem upto Muflihoon, Ayatul Kursi, Aamanar Rasoolu to the end, Surah Yaseen, Alha-Kumuttakasur, and then Qul huwallah 11, 7 or 3 times and then lift hands to Allah and ask for the sawab for this to be sent to our Prophet Mohammed (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) all the Prophets, the Sahaba Kirams, Awliyas, Shohadas, the whole Ummah and for the souls of our parents and teachers.


D. THE VARIOUS PRAYERS AND NAMAZ:


1. FOR BASHARAT OF JANNAT: On this special Night our Prophet (Sallalaho Alaihi Wasallam) used to offer nafl Salaat. He said, “Anyone who offers 100 rakats of namaz in this blessed night, Allah Ta’ala will send 100 angels to him of whom 30 angels bring him good news of Paradise. Another 30 will save him from punishment of Hell, another 30 will keep all calamities of the world away from him and the last 10 will protect him from the deception and will of Satan.”


2. FOR FORGIVENESS OF SINS: After Maghrib Namaz pray 2 rakats nafl “Tahiyatul Wudu”. After that pray 8 rakats nafl in 2 salaams of 4 rakats. In each rakat after Alhamdu pray Qulhuwallah 5 times. The person will be cleared of his sins, his duas will be accepted and in addition he will also get great sawaab for it.


3. FOR GUARDING OF IMAAN: After performing Maghrib Namaz, read rakats of nafl. In the first rakats, after surah Fatiha recite Surah Ikhlas times and Surah Falaq once. In the second rakat, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlas 3 times and Surah Naas once. After Salaam, make Dua ask Allah to protect your Imaan.


4. FOR BARAKAAT IN RIZQ: After Maghrib Namaaz, read 2 rakats nafl. After the prayers read Surah Yasin once, then make Dua for increase in Rozi and ask Allah not to make you dependent on anyone.


5. FOR LONG LIFE FILLED WITH PIETY: After Maghrib namaz read 2 rakats of Nafl. Then read Surah Yasin once. Then read Dua Nisf Shaban once. Thereafter, make Dua for long life filled with piety and righteousness.


6. FOR REWARD OF TEN THOUSAND DEEDS: After Maghrib namaz pray 20 rakats of Nafl namaz in such a way that after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlas 10 times in every rakat. Allah will reward abundantly and 10,000 good deeds will be recorded in his Book of Deeds.


7. FORGIVENESS OF SINS: On this night, pray 4 rakats nafl namaz in one salaam. In each rakat after Alhamdu recite Qulhuwallah 50 times.A person praying so will be cleared of his sins as a new born baby.


8. FOR PROSPERITY AND FORGIVENESS: Pray 2 rakat namaz, in each rakat after Alhamdu recite Ayatul Kursi once and Qul huwallah 15 times. After the prayer, recite Durood Sharif 100 times. This, Insha Allah will lead to increase in Prosperity, Forgiveness of Sins and Freedom from Gloom and Depression.