The night of 15th Sha’ban. Most mainstream sects believe this night to be blessed and perform special prayers, keep a fast and distribute food. The occasion has become very popular in the last few decadesand the wrong beliefs and practices associated with it have also grown. There is only one blessed night mentioned in the Qur’an, which is Laila tul Qadr. The Qur’an was sent down in this night and it is one of the nights in the last 10 days of Ramadan. However, those who believe that 15th Sha’ban is blessed interpret the verses in Surah Ad-Dukhan to refer to this night rather than the night of Qadr. But is Surah Ad-Dukhan referring to the 15th Sha’ban or to the night of Qadr? The clue is in the reference to the revelation of the Qur’an: Ha. Mim. By the manifest Book (this Qur’an) that makes things clear. We sent it (this Qur’an) down on a blessed night. Verily, We are ever warning. [Surah Ad-Dukhan 44:1-3] Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree). [Surah Al-Qadr 97:1] Therein descend the angels and the Ruh [Jibril (Gabril)] by Allah’s Permission with all Decrees. [Surah Al-Qadr 97:4] The verses quoted above prove that the Qur’an was revealed on the night of Qadr, when Allah’s angels also descend with all Decrees (related to life, death and wealth). We then find the key evidence in Surah Al-Baqara which tells us exactly which month it is: The month of Ramadan in which was revealed the Qur’an,a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadan i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up]from other days. Allah intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allah [i.e. to say Takbir (Allahu Akbar; Allah is the Most Great] for having guided you so that you may begrateful to Him. [Surah Al-Baqara 2:185] [Emphasis added] We can then conclude that the only night of blessing referred to in the Qur’an is the night of Qadr. There is no reference whatsoever to a Shab-e-Barat (or the night of 15th Sha’ban) as a blessed night. *Slave of Allah*
Posted on: Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:24:01 +0000
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