☆VIRTUES OF THIS NIGHT☆
Allah looks at His creation on the middle
night of Sha'baan (15th) & forgives the entirety of
His creation, except for the idolator or someone
who's heart is holding malice".
[Ibn Majah)
"When it is the fifteenth of Sha'baan, then stand
(in worship) at night and fast during the day.
Because Allah alla descends in this night at sunset
to the first heaven and says: 'Is there any seeker of
forgiveness, that I may forgive him? Is there any
seeker of sustenance, that I may sustain him? Is
there anyone in affliction, that I may remove his
affliction? Is there anyone like this, like that (and
so on)'. This continues until Fajr.”
[Ibn Majah]
WHAT HAPPENS ON THIS NIGHT?
On this night, the angels are given instructions
for the whole year. Allah informs the angels that
such and such a thing has been decreed for such
and such a person.
"
For e.g Allah orders the angels regarding :
-Those who are destined to die.
About the evils to be suffered.
The sustenance to be provided.
– Those who will be destined to perform hajj. Etc
WHO IS DEPRIVED OF ALLAH'S MERCY ON THIS NIGHT?
1. Those who associate partners with Allah.
2. Those who have hatred in their hearts against others.
3. Those who cut of ties. (Do not leave it till after the
Maghreb of the blessed night to ask for forgiveness, do it now & prevent inconvenience)
4. The men who leave their pants hanging below their ankles.
5. Those who disobey their parents.
6. Those who commit adultery.
7. Those who commit murder.
8. The one who has a habit of drinking wine.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ON THIS NIGHT?
On this blessed night Allah gives us the
chance to cleanse ourselves before the holy month
of Ramadhan. This night commences after
Maghreb. Below are a few things we can do (the
points marked with * are permissible for
menstruating women to engage in).
1) Muhasabah: Ponder over our life. Make an intention to change."
2) Repent & fix our relationship with Allah."
3) Dua*
4) Perform Maghreb & Esha. Make this your turning point to never miss salaah again.
5) Astagfaar*
6) Engage in Nafi salaah.
7) Engage in recitation of the Quran.
8) Dhikar Tasbeehats*
9) Taleem from Fazaaile Aamaal*
10) Recite Durood in abundance*
11) Don't waste time & avoid sins.*
12) If one cannot remain in Ibadaah for long, go to sleep with wudhu. If we don't gain anything at least we don't lose anything.*
FASTING FOLLOWING THIS BLESSED NIGHT.
It has not been established as a Sunnah of our beloved Nabiﷺ to fast the following day. The fast of the 15th of Shabaan holds no specific significant virtue according to any hadiths.
However it is advised to fast a nafl (optional) fast with the following intentions as it was a practice of our pious predecessors:
1) The fasts of the first half of Sha'bān have special merits as can be seen from the practice of the Prophetﷺ
2) The prophetﷺ would fast on the 13th, 14th & 15th of every month. These days are known as ayaam-al beedh. These fasts hold great reward & so one may fast on the 13th, 14th & 15th of Sha'baan.
NOTE: If one has qadha fasts, they should keep their
qadha fasts before Nafl fasts.
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