Muslims Commemorate Shab-e-Barat with Devotion

News Desk

Islamabad: On the night of Shab-e-Barat, observed between the 14th and 15th days of Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims partake in a night of fortune, repentance, and seeking divine blessings.

This sacred occasion, marked with religious devotion, offers believers a significant opportunity to seek the mercy and blessings of Allah, the Almighty.

It is customary for individuals to fast the following day as a symbol of submission in the presence of the Almighty and to beseech His countless blessings.

Media outlets, encompassing both print and electronic platforms, are gearing up to emphasize the significance of the holy night through special features and editions dedicated to commemorating the occasion.

Shab-e-Barat holds a revered status among Muslims, being one of the three most sacred nights. It is believed that on this night, Allah determines the fate and sustenance (‘rizq’) of all human beings for the upcoming year.

Devotees regard this night as a profound opportunity to seek divine grace and forgiveness from Allah, the Almighty.

Muslim households prepare traditional foods such as handmade rice bread, beef, and halua, both in rural and urban areas.

Many Muslims also extend gestures of generosity by distributing food and sweets to neighbors and the less fortunate. It is customary to provide food and financial assistance to the needy on this occasion.

Within their homes, Muslim devotees engage in special prayers, recitations from the Holy Quran, milad, zikr, and other religious rituals to invoke divine blessings for the well-being of humanity.

Muslims worldwide prioritize prayers, fasting, charity, and religious devotion with deep religious fervor.

A significant number of devotees gather at various mosques to participate in congregational Isha prayers and offer special prayers to seek divine blessings.

The Auqaf Department also organizes Mahafil-e-Qirat, Hamd-o-Naat, and Dorood-o-Salam in various mosques. Throughout the night, devotees across the nation also visit graves to pray for their departed loved ones, seeking eternal peace for their souls.

Hazrat Ayesha Siddiqa (RA) stated, “Allah Almighty opens the doors of mercy and grace for mankind; these doors remain open throughout the night until the Fajr prayers,” indicating that those seeking forgiveness are granted exoneration by the Divine.