Shab E Barat Nawafil

Shab e Barat is known as the night of blessings. It is the 15th of Shaban that Muslims celebrate as Shab e Barat. This night is famous for the forgiveness of all past sins. Muslims believe that Shab e Barat is that night on which Allah Almighty decides the life, death, wealth, health, and future for the next one year of a person. Muslims stand throughout the whole night in front of Allah Almighty for forgiveness and beg Him for His countless blessings. They say sorry to their relatives, friends, neighbors, and colleagues for their unusual behavior in the past year. 

Blessings of Shab E Barat

Shab e Barat is a night of blessings. The Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) said that Allah Almighty announced that on the night of 15 Shaban, Allah opens the 300 gates of heaven for those who believe in the oneness of Allah. 

Hazrat Ayesha (RA) said that She did not see Holy Prophet (SAW) fasting in any month other than Shaban (other than Ramzan). Fasting is also recommended on the day of the 15th Shaban.

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Hazrat Ali (RA) narrated that the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) said that offer prayer on the night between the 14th and 15th Shaban and fast during the day of the 15th Shaban. 

The Holy Prophet (SAW) said that at the start of Shab e Barat Allah Almighty comes to the lowest sky and announces: is there anyone who asks for forgiveness I may forgive him. Till the end of the night, Allah stays and forgives His persons. He showers His blessings on humans in the whole night. 

Nawafil of Shab e Barat

The most effective Nawafil for the Shab e Barat are given below:

Offer six raakats of the Nawafil. Do the niyyah of 2 Nawafil three times. Offer the regular Nawafil; there is no need to recite any specific surah in any Nawafil. 

• The first two Nawafil are for the extension of your life.
• The second two are for a peaceful life, a life without any tension and hardship.
• The third two Nawafil are for the prosperity of an individual.

After completing two Nawafil, each time recite Surah Yaseen one time and Dua e Nisf Shaban one time.

For the forgiveness of sins

To seek forgiveness from Allah Almighty offers ten Nawafis. In each Rakat after surah Fatiha recites Surah Ikhlas eleven times. At the end of the prayer, raise your hands with the hope that Allah Almighty will not return you empty-handed on this night. Allah forgives His individuals and adds Barkat to their life.

Nawafil for the Prosperity

To attain prosperity in your income or wealth, offer two Nawafil on Shab e Barat. After surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlaas 15 times and Ayat ul Kursi on time. At the end of this prayer, recite Drood Shareef 100 times and pray to Allah Almighty, He will put Barkat and blessings in your income and business. 

Salat ul Khair

Salat ul Khair is also known as Shab e Barat namaz. Offer 100 Rakat Nawafil. In each Nawafil, recite Surah ikhlas 10 times after Surah Fatiha. Muslims offer these Nawafils to attain goodness in their life. 

Acceptance of Prayer

If somebody wants that his prayer is accepted in front of Allah, he should offer this prayer. Offer 14 Nawafil with seven salam. In each Rakat recite Surah Ikhlas, Surah Kafiron, Surah Naas, and surah Falaq. At the end of each two Rakats, recite Ayat ul Kursi and the last two verses of Surah Toba. This prayer is good for acceptance.

Namaz e Fatima (RA)

Hazrat Fatima Binte Muhammad (RA) said that the person who offers this prayer I (RA) would request Allah for his forgiveness on the Day of Judgement. The procedure of the namaz is that offer eight Rakat namaz with four salams. In each Rakat after Surah Fatiha recites Surah Ikhlas 11 times. 

Protection of Iman

For the protection of iman, offer two Rakats of Nawafil namaz. In the first Rakat, recite Surah Ikhlas 3 times and Surah Falaq one time after the Surah Fatiha. In the second Rakat, after Surah Fatiha recite Surah ikhlas 3 times and Surah Naas one time. At the end of namaz, recite Surah Yaseen one time and Dua e Nisf Shaban one time.

For Barkat in income

For the barkat in income offer two Rakat Nawafils. There is no specific demand for these Nawafils. At the end of Nawafil, Recite Surah Yaseen one time, Surah Ikhlas 21 times, and Dua e Nisf e Shaban. After that, make a prayer to Allah Almighty that He May shower His special blessings on you and your income. 

• Another Nawafil prayer for the Shab e Barat is that offer 12 Rakat namaz. After Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlas 10 times. At the end of 12 Rakats, recite the third Kalma 10 times, fourth Kalma 10 times, and Drood Shareef 100 times.
• Salat ul Tasbih is another powerful prayer. Offer salat ul Tasbih if you can. There are four Rakats in it. Recite the third kalma 75 times in each Rakat. Divide the kalma into different parts of the Rakats. 

Deeds to do in Shab e Barat

One should try to do the following deeds on the night of Shab e Barat.

• Be sorry for your sins and seek blessings from Allah. Keep hope in your heart that Allah Almighty will forgive you as Allah said that he loves his man more than 70 mothers. 
• Spend maximum time reciting Quran. Quran is the Holy book of Muslims that provides the right path.
• Do remembrance of Allah all the time. Allah’s fear should be in one heart; that is the key to success in both lives.
• Send obeisance upon Hazrat Muhammad (SAW). It is said that Allah and His angels send Drood Shareef on Hazrat Muhammad (SAW).
• Gain knowledge by reading Islamic books. Islamic books provide valuable and authentic information. Allah loves when his man bows in front of Him and seeks forgiveness.
• Offer all the prayers with faith. Prayers are the only source through which a person talks to his God, and God responds to him.
• Do prayers for ancestors and visit their graves. Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) visited the graveyard on Shab e Barat.
• Spend maximum time in worship of Allah. 
• Do not waste time on unnecessary activities.
• Spend money on helping needy people as Saqda and charity because Allah will return you this money with a seventy percent increase.
• Be kind to parents, elders, and younger ones.
• Make specific time and offer “Qada” namaz. Namaz is an important obligation of Islam, and the first question will be asked regarding namaz in the grave. 
• Meet pious scholars and get beneficial knowledge from them.
• Offer Nawafil prayers and seek Allah’s forgiveness.
• Seek propitiate of Allah and make a promise not to follow the sinful path again.
• It is the night of decision, in which a decision about your destiny is made. Try to use it properly. 

Try your best to use the night for the right path. Make sure that one should offer prayer with faith in Allah Almighty. Try your best to spend time from Magrib to Fajar in prayers and Quran recitation.