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Shab-e-Barat being observed on Sunday night with religious zeal
Written by Parvez Jabri
Friday, 20 May 2016 15:49
ISLAMABAD: The night of reverence, fervour and divine blessings for the Muslims, Holy
Shab-e-Barat,would be observed across the country on Sunday night Sha'ban-ul-Moazzam 14,
1437 AH (May 22).
According to Islamic lunar calendar, the 15th night of Shabaan month is known as Lailatul
Barat. According to Muslim belief, Shab-e-Barat is the night when Almighty Allah arranges
affairs of the whole next one-year including the writing of all births and deaths on universe on
the "Loh-e-Mehfooz."
Faithful were planning to gather at mosques and houses after Isha prayers and offer nightlong
special prayers, while different gatherings and Mahafil-e-Naat were arranged to mark the holy
night.
Faithful would offer night-long special prayers, while various gatherings included Mahafil-e-Na'at
have also been arranged in mosques to mark the holy night and win divine blessings.
Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons would highlight the true teachings of Islam and
various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH).
The houses, streets and especially mosques were being decorated with colorful pennants and
bunting which are Illuminated at nights. Faithful lit electric lights, candles or even oil lamps right
from evening to whole night.
Media, including print and electronic would highlight the importance of the holy night through its
special programmes and editions. Shab-e-Baraat, the night of praise of Allah, is observed 15
days before the start of the Holy month of fasting Ramadan-ul-Mubarak. Shab-e-Barat, a great
advantage of Muslims is known as Laylat-ul- Bara'ah or Laylat-un- Nisfe min Sha'ban in the
Arab world.
This is the best night of prayer and worship of God to seek His forgiveness for their sins and
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Shab-e-Barat being observed on Sunday night with religious zeal
Written by Parvez Jabri
Friday, 20 May 2016 15:49
Allah Almighty's blessing on this occasion to achieve success in the world and hereafter.
On such exalted night, Muslims spend the night (Shab-e-Barat) to provide a special prayer,
reciting the Quran and other religious rituals held to commemorate the occasion. People also
visit the cemetery of their relatives and offer Fateha and special Manajaat to seeking Allah
Almighty's blessings for the departed souls.
According to religious scholars, there are some nights in Islam,which are significant, sacred with
grandeur and Divine Majesty and "Lailatul Baraat" is one of these.
Though, in the Islamic perspective every night and day has its own importance but some nights
have supplementary importance like Shab-e-Barat, Lailatul Qadar, Shab-e-Miraj, Ashura and
the two nights of Eids had extraordinary significance.
On the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, Muslims believe, Allah Almighty showers infinite Mercy and
Blesses upon human beings. According to Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqa (RA) "Allah Almighty opens
the doors of Mercy and Grace for the mankind, the door remains open throughout the night till
the Fajr prayers," in which He exonerates those seeking forgiveness.
The administration has already finalised special security arrangements for peaceful observance
of the Shab-e-Barat throughout the country.
Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2016
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