LAHORE – The night of fortune, repentance and divine blessings, Shab e Barat, would be observed across Pakistan on Monday – the night between 14 and 15 Shaban, the eighth month of the Islamic Calendar.
The mosque administrations across the country have already started preparations to celebrate the occasion and to facilitate worshippers by strictly following Covid-19 SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) guidelines as at least 4,767 confirmed Covid-19 cases were reported on Sunday, the highest single-day tally reported in nine months.
Ulema and religious scholars in their sermons would highlight the true teachings of islam and various aspects of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). Mahafil-e-Na’at have also been arranged by different mosques by following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) against Covid-19 to mark the holy night and win divine blessings.
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Shab-e-Barat, the night of praising Allah, is observed 15 days before the start of the Holy month of fasting Ramadan-ul-Mubarak.
The Arabic term Laylat al-Barat means the quality of being guileless and without guile or deception, Muslims believe that on Shab-e Barat, God writes their destinies for the coming year, after taking into account their past actions. This is why the night is spent in asking for his mercy for any transgression.
Flowers are also placed on graves of the deceased family members besides offering `Fatiha’ for them.
In various places, it is a common practice to offer prayers to Allah for forgiveness on behalf of the deceased.
This is why people also visit graves of their loved ones, and offer prayers and light candles at the graves.
Some people also fast on the day after the Shab-e-Barat night prayers, while others hand out food to their neighbours, and the poor.
The believers will make special prayers for the unity, prosperity and security of the country and entire Muslim Ummah.
Shab-e-Barat takes place from dusk Monday until dawn Tuesday.
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