Mid-Sha'ban

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Mid-Sha'ban is one of the very blessed night. According to the Hadith Shareef, the name of this Mubarak night is "Nisf Shabaan"which means 15th night of Shabaan. The reason for this special night to reach its name of Laylatul Baraa'ah, meaning the Night of Salvation, Seeking Freedom from Azaab and Calamity, is that in this night the Barkaat and acceptance of repentance may be accomplished. All our deeds that against Shari'ah should be avoided so that our du'a, hopefully will be accepted, InsyaAllah.

Well, on this auspicious night, you should perform fresh Ghusl (bathe) and Wudhu and perform the two Rakaat of Tahhiyatul Wudhu. In every Rakaat, after the Suratul Fatiha, you should read Ayatul Kursi once and Surah Ahad three times. Also perform eight Rakaats of Salaah with four Salaams. In each Rakaat after the Surah Fatiha, you should read the Ayatul Kursi (once) and Surah Ahad fifty times. And after sunset, you should recite "La Hawla walaa Quwwata illa Billahil-aliyil Azeem" 40 times with three times Durood Shareef before and after. On this night, perform Nawaafil, recite the Quran Shareef, recite abundant Durood Shareef, Istighfaar and Kalima Tayyibah. It is also mentioned that if one reads Surah Dukhaan seven times on this night, Almighty Allah will reward you with 70 worldly needs and 70 deeds for the Hereafter. 

Dear brothers and sisters in Islam, the Bountiful Allah in His Infinite Mercy has provided us with such an auspicious night so that we may take advantage of it and repent for our sins, and seek for His forgiveness. It is for us to take full advantage of it. During this night, offer special prayers and repent sincerely for our past sins. Also on this night the Doors of Mercy and Forgiveness are opened wide, and those who sincerely repent for their past sins and seek forgiveness from Allah are pardoned and forgiven by the Grace of Allah the Merciful, InsyaAllah. 

Hazrat Ghousul Azam, Sheikh Abdul Qaadir Jilani (radi Allahu anhu) has mentioned in his famous "Gunyat-ut Taalibeen" that the month of Shabaan according to some narrations is related to Rasulullah (s.a.w.). So, it is our duty, as the Ummat of Rasulullah (s.a.w.) to love and respect this month more than any other month (besides Ramadaan). We should also offer abundantly salutations (Salaat-o-Salaam) upon the Holy Prophet (s.a.w.).

While we are praying and asking for ourselves and family, we should also remember in our Du'as the Muslim Ummah facing calamities in many parts of the world, that may Allah Ta'ala grant them the strength and Istiqaamat (steadfastness) in Deen, Aameen. Those weak Muslims who are under pressure from the West and modernisation, may Allah Ta'ala guide them and show them the right path so that they be in touch with their glorious past. Aameen. May Almighty Allah guide us on the path of the Ambiya and the Awliya. Aameen. Whatever it is, we have to pray for others too and help to reach out for those who are in need. Save our ummah, dear brothers and sisters in Islam!

A simple change in yourself today may help you to strive in the Hereafter. And may Allah potect your imaan & pride, bless you and also ease all the consequences. 

Wallahualam ~

most of the text are taken from an article written by;

-Imam Babar Rahmani-

-Wassalam-