The night of Shab-E-Barat also commemorates the entry of Muhammad into the city of Mecca. The festival of Shab-E-Barat is celebrated with pomp and enthusiasm by Muslims all over the world. For, Muslims believe that on the night of Shab-E-Barat God writes the destinies of all men for the coming year by taking into account the deeds committed by them in the past.[5] It is considered one of the holiest nights on the Islamic Calendar. [6] Description The night of mid-Shaaban is known as Laylatul Bara’ah or Laylatun Nisfe min Sha’ban in the Arab world, and as Shab-e-barat ( ﺷﺐ ﺑﺮﺍﺕ ) in India , Pakistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Afghanistan and Nepal. These names are translated as the night of records, the night of assignment and the night of deliverance. The observance involves a festive nightlong vigil with prayers; in some regions, this is also a night when ones deceased ancestors are commemorated. Other names Laylat al Baraat ( Arabic: ﻟﻴﻠﺔ ,ﺍﻟﺒﺮﺍﺀﺓ Night of Innocence ) Berat Kandili in Turkish Shab e Baraat ( Urdu : ﺷﺐِ ﺑﺮﺍﺕ in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh meaning the Night of Innocence.) Customs in different countries This occasion is celebrated with great reverence, pomp and gaiety all over South Asia, including India , Pakistan , Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Central Asia including Uzbekistan, Tajikistan , Kazakhstan , Turkmenistan & Kirghistan . The Salafi Arabs do not celebrate this holiday. In the Arab world the festival is celebrated with enthusiasm by Arabs with Sufi heritage, and Shias . In Iraq, people give children candies as they walk around their neighborhoods. Sunni Muslims in Iraqi Kurdistan and Afghanistan celebrate this holiday 15 days before Ramadan. In Iran and Azerbaijan also the Laylat al Barat festival is celebrated additionally known as the birth date of Imam Al Mahdi, the last Imam. [7] Some Muslims in Indonesia do communal zikr in mosques followed by a lecture (ceramah) lead by an ustadz or otherwise known in Java and Madura as a kyai. This tradition is rarely followed in Indonesia, but it is widely followed in Aceh, West Sumatra and South Kalimantan. In the South Asia, Muslims make sweets (especially Halwa or Zarda) to be given to the neighbors and the poor on the evening prior to the 15th of Sha’ban. [8] Significance and traditions According to Muslim tradition, this night is called Shab-e-Baraat (the night of freedom) because Allah frees His sinful servants who were destined for Jahannam (the Muslim notion of Hell). A persons life in the coming year, his sustenance, and whether or not they will have the opportunity to perform Hajj (pilgrimage) shall be decided on this night. The names of the souls of all those who are born and of all those who are to depart from this world are determined. Ones actions are raised and sustenance sent down. Some though see Shab-E-Barat as the night of good fortune and a popular legend says that on this night the Prophet visits each house and relieves the pains of suffering humanity. [9] According to sources it is said that on this night the Doors of Mercy and Forgiveness are opened wide, But According to sources, there is some special Not Dos for this night; For example One who creates disunity among two Muslims & The person who unjustly takes away the right and property of another Muslim and has not yet rectified himself, these persons are not shown Mercy on this auspicious Night.[10][11] See also Mid-Shaban Baraat References 1. ^ almaany/ home.php? language=english&lang_name= Arabic&word= %D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8% A1%D8%A9 2. ^ islamicity/ Articles/articles.asp? ref=IC0409-2468 3. ^ quranforall.org/ fatawaa/celebrating15.htm 4. ^ almaany/ home.php? language=english&lang_name= Arabic&word= %D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8% A1%D8%A9 5. ^ livechennai/ shab-e-barat.asp 6. ^ wincalendar/ Lailatul-Barat 7. ^ livechennai/ shab-e-barat.asp 8. ^ eventsinkarachi/ shabebarat/ 9. ^ livechennai/ shab-e-barat.asp 10. ^ islamiccentre.org/index.php? option=com_content&view=article &id=249:8th-month-in-the-islamic- calendar- shabaan&catid=19:islamic- calendar&Itemid=42 11. ^ eventsinkarachi/ shabebarat/ External links Shab-e-Baraat: Introduction and guidance on special prayers for the night. (Includes Salaatul Tasbih)
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