LAYLATUN NISF min SHABAN / SHAB e BARAT / LAYLAT ul BARAA
Literally, Shab-e-Barat means the night of salvation or the night of freedom from the Fire of Hell. It occurs in Mid-Shaban – between the 14th and 15th day of Shaban. This night, known as Shab-e-Barat or Laylat-ul-Baraa, is called Laylatun Nisf min Shaban in Arabic. The blessed night starts at sunset on the 14th and ends at dawn on the 15th.
The reason for this special night to attain its name of Laylat al-Bara’ah, meaning the Night of Salvation, Seeking Freedom from Azaab and Calamity, is that in this night the Barakaat and acceptance of repentance may be accomplished. Laylat al-Baraa’ah in Persian, as well as in Urdu, is called Shab-e Bara’at. It is the special night of seeking forgiveness and repenting to Almighty Allah, remembering our past sins and sincerely settling the mind that one will never commits sins in the future. All the deeds that are against Shari’ah must be totally avoided so that our Du’a and Istighfaar, hopefully, will be accepted.
Literally, Shab-e-Barat means the night of salvation or the night of freedom from the Fire of Hell. It occurs in Mid-Shaban – between the 14th and 15th day of Shaban. This night, known as Shab-e-Barat or Laylat-ul-Baraa, is called Laylatun Nisf min Shaban in Arabic. The blessed night starts at sunset on the 14th and ends at dawn on the 15th.
The reason for this special night to attain its name of Laylat al-Bara’ah, meaning the Night of Salvation, Seeking Freedom from Azaab and Calamity, is that in this night the Barakaat and acceptance of repentance may be accomplished. Laylat al-Baraa’ah in Persian, as well as in Urdu, is called Shab-e Bara’at. It is the special night of seeking forgiveness and repenting to Almighty Allah, remembering our past sins and sincerely settling the mind that one will never commits sins in the future. All the deeds that are against Shari’ah must be totally avoided so that our Du’a and Istighfaar, hopefully, will be accepted.
Humans worship Allah Almighty and He rewards the efforts of the
worshippers. But there are some special occasions when one’s heart gets
softened and one naturally feels more inclined to His obedience. The
softness of hearts deepens as well. On such occasions, the very
environment seems emitting spiritual enjoyment. Shab-e-Barat is one such
occasion.Some spend the whole night awake and some worship half of it.
We should not be negligent on this occasion, because people are shown
grace on this auspicious night. During this night, traditions of the
Messenger tell us, Allah determines the destiny of all people, including
whether a person is to live or die in the coming year.
The whole of the month of Shaban is meritorious. Its excellent merit is evident from a tradition narrated by Aisha, the mother of the faithful: “The Prophet did not fast in any month more than Shaban.” (Sahih Bukhari)Though fasts were not obligatory on him, the Prophet, yet he observed them most of the month.
The special merit is attached to Shab-e-Barat. Aisha, the mother of the faithful, also reported: “The Prophet said: ‘On the middle night of Shaban (that is, Shab-e-Barat), Allah most high descends to the lowest heaven and remits more sins than the hair of the goats of Banu Kalb.’” (Jami Tirmidhi)
The whole of the month of Shaban is meritorious. Its excellent merit is evident from a tradition narrated by Aisha, the mother of the faithful: “The Prophet did not fast in any month more than Shaban.” (Sahih Bukhari)Though fasts were not obligatory on him, the Prophet, yet he observed them most of the month.
The special merit is attached to Shab-e-Barat. Aisha, the mother of the faithful, also reported: “The Prophet said: ‘On the middle night of Shaban (that is, Shab-e-Barat), Allah most high descends to the lowest heaven and remits more sins than the hair of the goats of Banu Kalb.’” (Jami Tirmidhi)
LI WAJHILLAH
Literally, 'For the face of Allah', meaning in order to obtain the pleasure of Allah, purely for Allah himself.
Literally, 'For the face of Allah', meaning in order to obtain the pleasure of Allah, purely for Allah himself.
LA HAWLA WALA QUWWATA ILLA BILLAH
The meaning of this expression is
'There is no power nor strength save in Allah'. This is said by a muslim when
he is struck with calamity, or is taken over by a situation beyond his control.
LABBAYK
'At your service', the talbiya or call of the pilgrim to his Lord in the hajj.
'At your service', the talbiya or call of the pilgrim to his Lord in the hajj.
[the full talbiya is 'LabbaykAllah
huma Labbayk, LabbaykAllah sharee kalala Labbayk, innal hamda, wa naimata
lakawulmulk la shareekala' which means "Here I am O Lord, here I am, Oh
Allah, here I am. Here I am. You have no partner. Here I am. Surely all praise,
grace and dominion is yours, and you have no partner."]
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