Shab-e-Barat 2025: In Islam, the month of Shaban, like Ramadan, is considered very sacred and blessed. Sha’ban is the 8th month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims celebrate Shab-e-Barat between 14th and 15th Shaban. This festival holds special significance for the Muslim community. On this night, people are mainly engaged in worship of Allah. It is believed that the awards are immense for the worship of Shab-e-Barat’s night.
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Shab-e-Barat 2025 Date
In 2025, the festival of Shab-e-Barat will be celebrated on 13 February. The night of Shab-e-Barat, Muslims forgive and pray, which is why it is considered a night of blessings. Let’s see why Shab-e-Barat is important for Muslims and what they do on this night.
What do Muslims celebrate Shab-e-Barat?
- There are various Islamic religious beliefs associated with Shab-e-Barat. Sunni Muslims believe that on this holy day, the ark of light of Allah had survived the flood.
- On the other hand, Shia Muslims believe that the 12th Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi, was born on the 15th Shaban. This is why Shab-e-Barat is celebrated. It is believed that on the night of Shab-e-Barat, all sins are forgiven. Therefore, on this holy night, Muslims are engaged in worship of Allah and want to repent for their sins.
- In a hadith, Prophet Muhammad was visited by Jannat al-Baqi on the 15th Shaban.
- According to Sunni Muslims, the night of Shab-e-Barat, Allah relieves Muslims who suffer in hell. Therefore, on Shab-e-Barat, people visit the graves of their dead ancestors, clean them, offer flowers, offer light sunlight, and pray to their souls.
How is Shab-e-Barat celebrated?
On Shab-e-Barat, Muslims stay awake overnight, pray. Women pray at home, while men go to the mosque for prayer. People also apologize for their sins. There is a tradition of fasting on this day, although it is not mandatory; It is considered a voluntary fast (NAFL), which means that it is not mandatory, and people fast according to their devotion. Additionally, zakat (charity) is given to those people. Muslim candles and lamps light up, prepare various dishes, wear new clothes, behave sweet, and make communal prayers in the mosque on Shab-e-Barat.
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