Shab-E-Barat 2025: Why Is Shab-E-Barat Celebrated? Know Here
Shab-E-Barat, celebrated on the 15th night of Sha'ban in the Islamic calendar, is a significant festival for Muslims. It is a time for prayers, seeking forgiveness, and remembering loved ones.
Shab-E-Barat 2025: In Islam, the month of Sha'ban, like Ramadan, is considered very sacred and blessed. Sha'ban is the 8th month of the Islamic calendar, and Muslims celebrate Shab-e-Barat on the night between the 14th and 15th of Sha'ban. This festival holds special significance for the Muslim community. On this night, people primarily engage in worship of Allah. It is believed that the rewards for worship performed on the night of Shab-e-Barat are immense.
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Shab-E-Barat 2025 Date
In 2025, the festival of Shab-e-Barat will be celebrated on February 13. On the night of Shab-e-Barat, Muslims seek forgiveness and pray, which is why it is considered a night of blessings. Let’s explore 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 sacred day, the ark of Allah's light was saved from the flood.
- On the other hand, Shia Muslims believe that the 12th Imam, Muhammad al-Mahdi, was born on the 15th of Sha'ban. 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 sacred night, Muslims engage in worship of Allah and seek repentance for their sins.
- In one hadith, Prophet Muhammad is said to have visited Jannat al-Baqi on the 15th of Sha'ban.
- According to Sunni Muslims, on the night of Shab-e-Barat, Allah grants relief to the Muslims who are suffering in hell. Therefore, on Shab-e-Barat, people visit the graves of their deceased ancestors, clean them, offer flowers, light incense, and pray for their souls.
How Is Shab-E-Barat Celebrated?
On Shab-e-Barat, Muslims stay awake throughout the night, offering prayers. Women pray at home, while men go to the mosque for prayer. People also seek forgiveness for their sins. There is a tradition of fasting on this day, though it is not obligatory; it is considered a voluntary fast (nafl), meaning it is not mandatory, and people fast according to their devotion. Additionally, zakat (charity) is given to those in need. Muslims light candles and lamps, prepare various dishes, wear new clothes, make sweet treats, and perform communal prayers at the mosque on Shab-e-Barat.
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