Shab e Barat 2024 – Nisfu Syaaban 1445 Singapore, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Malaysia. The moon of the month of Sha’ban in 1445 Hijri has sighted. As such, the Islamic Foundation has announced the date of Shab e Barat. The National Moon Sighting Committee held a meeting at the Islamic Foundation meeting room of Baitul Mukarram after evening on Tuesday (February 13) and made the announcement. The meeting was presided over by the Director General (DG) Bashirul Alam of the Islamic Foundation. As the new moon of the holy month of Shaban of Hijri 1445 was sighted last evening, the holy Shab e Barat will be celebrated across the country on the night of February 24.
Shab e Barat 2024 – Nisfu Syaaban 1445 Singapore
Sha’ban is the month of repentance, gratitude and seeking reward from Allah. It is a month of preparation and correction before the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims all over the world should make full use of the month of Shaban 2024 to enjoy the blessings of Almighty Allah. The muslim ummah will perform special prayers, recitation of the Holy Quran, milad, dhikr and other religious rituals.
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Date of Shab-e-Barat 2024
The moon of the holy month of Shaban has seen in the sky of Bangladesh, India, Singapore, Pakistan together. As such, the next night of February 24 is the Holy Shab-e-Barat. The day after Shabbat is a public holiday in Bangladesh, Singapore, India, Pakistan by executive order. This holiday falls on February 25 (Sunday).
- Starts at night of 24th February 2024.
- Nisfu Syaaban 15 Syaaban 1445: 25th February 2024 (Sunday) (Holiday).
Importance of the month of Shaban
Sha’ban has many virtues, among which fasting paves the way to reach Allah. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) fasted more in the month of Sha’ban (except Ramadan) than any other month.
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The Prophet (Sm:) on Shaban:
“It is a month where people tend to neglect, between the months of Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which the deeds are raised to the Lord of the worlds, and I like my deeds to be raised while I am fasting.”
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) learned about Surah Al Ahzab, the 56th verse of the Holy Quran in the month of Sha’ban. The aim of the surah is to reveal the benefits and rewards of supplication to Allah. Also, Muslims pray towards the Qibla, which is located in the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Allah later revealed to the Prophet that he and all believers of Islam should face Masjid Al Haram as the correct direction during prayer. Also, the birth of Abbas Ibn Ali is celebrated on 4 Shaban.
Fasting of Shaban Month
Upon the question from Usamah ibn Zaid related to increased fasting in the month of Shaban by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Prophet Muhammad said:
“That is a month to which people do not pay much attention, between Rajab and Ramadan. It is a month in which the deeds are taken up to the Lord of the worlds, and I like that my deeds be taken up when I am fasting.” (An-Nasa’i)
Since Ramadan is the month of gathering good deeds, fasting before and after harvesting is recommended. Therefore, fasting in the months of Shaban and Shawwal is very beneficial and rewarding. Fasting in the month of Sha’ban brings far-reaching blessings. In addition to fasting in Sha’ban, Muslims should pray to Allah and recite the Holy Qur’an to seek His permission to fast in Ramadan and seek His blessings.
When will start Mahe Ramadan in 2024?
11 or 12 March, depending on the sighting of the moon, in the holy month of Ramadan. The holy month of Ramadan will begin exactly 14 or 15 days after Shab e barat. Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Religion Anwar Hossain has confirmed this information. He has said that since the Arabic month is not more than 30 days, the month of Ramadan will start on March 11 or 12. Exactly when it is depends on the sighting of the moon in the month of Ramadan.
Importance of 15th of Shaban
The 15th of Shaban or Shab-e-Barat is the night people use to seek forgiveness for the deceased. Shaban itself is a month in which good deeds are raised and brought in light to Allah, the all knowing. Therefore, praying for forgiveness and blessings paves the path to Jannah (Heaven). People can also fast on 15th of Shaban but it is not obligatory to fast on Shab-e-barat.
Abū Mūsa al-Ash’arī says that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) told:
“Our Lord descends to the lowest heaven on the night of the middle of Sha’bān and forgives the occupants of the Earth except for the one who associates partners with Allāh and one who harbors enmity.”
Abu Tha`labah Al-Khushni narrates that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) told:
“When it is the night of the middle of Sha`ban, Allah looks down on His creation and forgives the believers, prolongs hope for the disbelievers and leaves the spiteful to their rancor until they desert it.” (At-Tabarani)
Fasting on 15th Shaban
One cannot simply fast on 15th of Shaban for its religious significance. As, fasting on 15th of Shaban will lead to invention in the religion that is strictly forbidden in Islam. However, fasting on 13, 14, 15 Shaban can be done only if it falls on the days of fasting in a week allocated in Islam.
Dua for Shaban month
Muslims should recite the given dua for 1000 times in the month of Shaban:
لاَ إِلٰهَ إِلاَّ ٱللَّهُ وَلاَ نَعْبُدُ إِلاَّ إِيَّاهُ مُخْلِصِينَ لَهُ ٱلدِّينَ وَلَوْ كَرِهَ ٱلْمُشْرِكُون
Most Merciful, Allah forgives His creatures who pray sincerely with repentance. Allah accepts every donation with love. Believing in Allah’s mercy, they should be aware of their sins and perform the necessary acts of Shaban prayer, recitation of the Qur’an and charity. The All-Forgiving forgives His subjects whose hearts are pure.