Refuting misconception on Shabaan explained a must read.

1. MISCONCEPTION OF 15TH
SHABAAN
EXPLAINED!!!

2. 15th
SHABAAN FROM AUTHENTIC
AHADEES
In the name of Allaah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.
All praise be to God, the Compassionate, and the Merciful. You alone we worship: and to You
alone we turn for help. Guide us to the straight path: the path of those whom You have favored:
not of those who have incurred Your wrath, nor of those who have gone astray.
Blessings and Peace be upon Allaahs Most Beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad Mustafaa
(‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬.
As Saalam o Alaiekum
Sadly, sad in this era of Fitnaah, when we [Muslim] are bombarded with conspiracies hatred,
mistrust, deviation, not from outside source but amongst ourselves this post is definitely a
reminder not only to WAKE UP ourselves but to remind and teach our children the true Beliefs
of Islaam.
Shockingly shocked.
No one stops us from going to cinemas, watch TV all day…sports and other baseless activities in
which are kids are involved day and night.
[Not mentioning the haraam ones].
But out there people are spreading posts and rumors about gatherings of worship.
WHAT IS DONE ON SHAB E BARAA’AT NIGHT?
Firstly lets understand that..
1-PRAY NAFIL--[WHICH IS HALAAL]
2-READ QURAAN--- [WHICH IS HALAAL]
3-DO ISTAGH FAAR--[WHICH IS HALAAL]
4-READ DUROOD SHAREEF-[WHICH IS HALAAL]
5-VIST THE GRAVEYARD OF THEIR RELATIVES-[WHICH IS HALAAL]
6-LISTEN TO LECTURES--[WHICH IS HALAAL]
7-CONTEMPLATION--[WHICH IS HALAAL]
8-FAMILY GET TOGETHER –AWARENESS-RAMADAAN TALK--[WHICH IS HALAAL]
SO, WHAT IS THE CONFUSION????

3. Even Ibn Taymiyyah, [THE WAHAABI SCHOOL OF THOUGHT –LEADER] a scholar
notorious for refuting such things also accepts the virtue of the night of Shab e Bara'aat.
Ibn-Taimiyyah was asked about of the 15th night of Sha'baan.
He replied:
‫انهم‬ ‫السلف‬ ‫طانفتهمن‬ ‫عن‬ ‫ونقل‬ ‫واثار‬ ‫فضلهااحاديث‬ ‫فئ‬ ‫روئ‬ ‫النصف‬ ‫ليلة‬ ‫اما‬
‫الرجل‬ ‫فصالة‬ ‫فيها‬ ‫كانوايصلون‬
‫فال‬ ‫حجته‬ ‫فيه‬ ‫سلف‬ ‫فيه‬ ‫تقدمه‬ ‫وقد‬ ‫وحده‬ ‫فيها‬
‫هزا‬ ‫ينكرمثل‬
Translation: As for the 15th night of Sha’baan, there are many narrations and Athar (quotes from
the Sahabah’s) regarding its virtue. It has been reported of the salaf that they prayed in this night.
Therefore, praying alone on this night, having precedence in the salaf, is sufficient evidence and
something of this kind surely cannot be denied.
At another occasion, Ibn-Taimiyyah was asked the same question and he replied:
‫اوفئ‬ ‫وحده‬ ‫النصف‬ ‫ليلة‬ ‫االنسان‬ ‫صلئ‬ ‫ازا‬ ‫فاجاب‬ ‫شعبان‬ ‫نصف‬ ‫صالة‬ ‫عن‬ ‫وسنل‬
‫كا‬ ‫كما‬ ‫خاصته‬ ‫جماعته‬
‫السلف‬ ‫من‬ ‫طوانف‬ ‫يفعل‬ ‫كان‬ ‫كما‬ ‫خاصته‬ ‫جماعته‬ ‫يفل‬ ‫ن‬
‫فهواحسن‬
Translation: If one prays on this night alone or in a select company of people as many groups
amongst the salaf did, "then it is good".
[Fatawa Ibn Taimiyyah Volume 23, Page 131-132]
He says: 'So many Ahaadees and reports exist regarding the excellence of the fifteenth night of
Shabaan that one is compelled to accept that this night does possess some virtue'.
[9 Faydhul Qadeer page. 317, volume. 2]
At another occasion, Ibn-Taimiyyah was asked the same question and he replied:
‫اوفئ‬ ‫وحده‬ ‫النصف‬ ‫ليلة‬ ‫االنسان‬ ‫صلئ‬ ‫ازا‬ ‫فاجاب‬ ‫شعبان‬ ‫نصف‬ ‫صالة‬ ‫عن‬ ‫وسنل‬
‫كا‬ ‫كما‬ ‫خاصته‬ ‫جماعته‬ ‫يفل‬ ‫كان‬ ‫كما‬ ‫خاصته‬ ‫جماعته‬
‫السلف‬ ‫من‬ ‫طوانف‬ ‫يفعل‬ ‫ن‬
‫فهواحسن‬
There is another identical Hadees related from the Companion Abdul laah bin.'Amr
(May Allaah be pleased with him) which says that the Prophet
[Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam]
said:
"Allaah Ta’aalaa looks at His creation during the night of the 15th of Sha'baan and He forgives
His servants except two- one intent on hatred and a murderer.,

4. Ref : Musnad Ahmad 2/176 #6642.
Ibn Taymiyyah said:
‫السنة‬ ‫بنصوص‬ ‫به‬ ‫ينتفع‬ ‫هذا‬ ‫فإن‬ ،‫ونحوها‬ ‫كالصدقة‬ ،‫البر‬ ‫أعمال‬ ‫من‬ ‫للميت‬ ‫يعمل‬ ‫ما‬
،‫الصريحة‬ ‫الصحيحة‬
‫في‬ ‫عنه‬ ‫ثبت‬ ‫قد‬ ‫بل‬،‫والحج‬ ،‫العتق‬ ‫وكذلك‬ ‫األئمة‬ ‫واتفاق‬
‫قال‬ ‫أنه‬ ‫الصحيحين‬
:
(
‫عنه‬ ‫صام‬ ‫صيام‬ ‫وعليه‬ ‫مات‬ ‫من‬
‫وليه‬
. Translation: The deceased indeed gets benefit from the good deeds which are performed for
him, such as giving Sadaqah, this is proven from explicit proofs of Sunnah and so are
Imaams "UNANIMOUS UPON IT"
Similarly, to free a slave on his behalf, to perform Hajj, rather it is proven from the righteous that
Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] said:
If someone dies and he has some missed fasts then the Walee should fast on his behalf.
[Ibn Taymiyyah in Majmuaa al Fatawaa, Volume 7, Page No. 498]
Translation: If one prays on this night alone or in a select company of people as many groups
amongst the salaf did, "then it is good".
[Fatawa Ibn Taimiyyah Volume 23, Page 131-132]
*Misconception # 1: * Allaah Kareem descends to the first heavens on this night to forgive us.
Answer: The Prophet [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] said: "Every night when it is the last third of
the night, our Creator Lord, the Superior, the Blessed, descends to the nearest heaven and says:
Is there anyone to invoke Me that I may respond to his invocation? Is there anyone to ask Me so
that I may grant him his request? Is there anyone asking My forgiveness so that I may forgive
him?
(Bukhaari Shareef 1145,Muslim 1261)
Reply from Ahle sunnat Wa Jamaa’at
This hadees refers to Praying TAHAJJUD at 3rd part of night [only] which is Tahajjud Time,
This night has same blessing from start of night to End of it
Also

5. ALLAAH KAREEM IS FREE FROM SHAPE OR DESCENDNESS … ON 15TH OF
SHABAAN IT MEANS HIS MERCIES DESCENDS
*Misconception # 2:* This is the night when our fate, lifespan, and provisions are decreed.
Answer: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
“When the drop remains in the womb (of mother) for forty (days) or forty nights, the angel
comes and says: “My Lord, will he be good or evil?”
And both these things would be written. Then the angel says:
“My Lord, would he be male or female?” And both these things are written. And his deeds and
actions, *his death*, his livelihood; these are also recorded.
[Saheeh Muslim Hadees 6392]
Reply from Ahle sunnat Wa Jamaa’at
NO ONE IS DENYING THE ABOVE HADEES…ON THE 15TH OF SHABAAN, THE
WHOLE YEARLY INSTRUCTIONS, IS GIVEN TO THE ANGELS …OF WHAT TO DO….
WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN, WHO WILL BE BORN, DIE THAT YEAR ETC.
THE ABOVE HADEES TALK ABOUT THE CHARACTER [RECORDED HISTORY] OF
THE PERSON TO BE BORN…HERE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT YEARLY REPORT
INSTRUCTION.
RECORDED LIFE HAPPENING IS DIFFERENT AND GIVING THE YEARLY MANUAL
INSTRUCTION TO THE ANGELS WHAT TO DO ALL YEAR AROUND IS DIFFERENT.
Misconception # 3:* Deeds are shown (to Allaah Almighty) on 15th shaban
Answer: Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said
“Deeds are shown (to Allaah Kareem) on Mondays and Thursdays, and I like my deeds to be
shown when I am fasting.”
[Tirmeezi Shareef, 747; classed as Saheeh by al- Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1041.]
From Saheeh Muslim , Fasting on 15th is encouraged ,
‫عن‬
‫حصين‬ ‫بن‬ ‫عمران‬
‫عنهما‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫رضي‬
‫هللا‬ ‫رسول‬ ‫أن‬
‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫صلى‬
‫قال‬
‫له‬
‫آلخر‬ ‫أو‬
‫من‬ ‫أصمت‬
‫سرر‬
‫يومين‬ ‫فصم‬ ‫أفطرت‬ ‫فإذا‬ ‫قال‬ ‫ال‬ ‫قال‬ ‫شعبان‬ ,
Translation: Imraan bin Husaien [Rahamatul Laah Alaieh] reported that Holy Prophet Muhammad
(‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ having said to him..
Did you fast in the "Middle of Sha'baan?"

6. He said: No.
Thereupon he (the Holy Prophet) [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] said: If you did not observe fast,
then you should observe fast for two days.
[Saheeh Muslim Book 006, Number 2607]
*Misconception # 4:* The night of the 15th of Shabaan should be singled out for special kinds of
worship, prayer, etc. and they have a great reward
Answer: There is no Saheeh Hadees concerning the night of the fifteenth of Shabaan.So this
night is ordinary like other nights and the reward for praying/worshiping in this night will be the
same as other nights.
SHOW US ONE HADEES, WHERE DOING A MERITORIOUS ACT OF
WORSHIP IS FORBIDDEN.
It is admitted fact that every moment, second, minute, hour, day or night that is spent in the
submission of Allaah Almighty and His Beloved Prophet (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ is exceedingly
meaningful and precious. But there are some days, nights and months which have their own
weight and Allaah Kareem, the compassionate, lays immense stress upon them to unveil their
importance to his rationale creatures.
Among those months, those hold much importance is Muharram, Rajab, Sha’baan.
The Holy Month of Sha’baan is one of the blessed months that holds much too for us from the
mercy, compassion and kindness of Allaah Almighty. It is preparatory month that welcomes the
holy month of Ramadaan.
If we study the life of our Beloved Holy Prophet (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬, He used to avail himself the
moments of this month to the utmost and spend more time in adoration, submission of Allaah
Almighty and seek salvation and earn the infinite mercy of Allaah [Ta’aalaa]
*FASTING AND EXTRA WORSHIP IN SHA`BAAN*
Once the Holy Prophet (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ said: “Sha’ baan is my month”
As our Beloved Prophet (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ called it my month, so its significance and importance
touches to the sky because everything that has got any link directly or indirectly with the holy
Prophet (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ becomes an exalted thing for his true followers and mumineen.
*Hadees Number 1*
‫عن‬
‫المؤمنين‬ ‫أم‬ ‫عائشة‬
‫عنها‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫رضي‬
‫قالت‬ ‫أنها‬
‫هللا‬ ‫رسول‬ ‫كان‬
‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫صلى‬
‫حتى‬ ‫ويفطر‬ ‫يفطر‬ ‫ال‬ ‫نقول‬ ‫حتى‬ ‫يصوم‬
‫ر‬ ‫وما‬ ‫يصوم‬ ‫ال‬ ‫نقول‬
‫هللا‬ ‫رسول‬ ‫أيت‬
‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫صلى‬
‫منه‬ ‫أكثر‬ ‫شهر‬ ‫في‬ ‫رأيته‬ ‫وما‬ ‫رمضان‬ ‫إال‬ ‫قط‬ ‫شهر‬ ‫صيام‬ ‫استكمل‬
‫شعبان‬ ‫في‬ ‫صياما‬
Translation: Rasoolul Laah (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ used to observe fasts (so continuously) that we said
that he would not break, and did not observe (them) till we said that he would not fast: and I did

7. not see the Rasoolul Laah (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ completing the fast of a month, but that of
Ramadaan, and I did not see him fasting more in any other month than that of Sha'baan
[Saheeh Muslim Book 006, Hadees Number 2580]
*Misconception # 5:* Fasting on the day of 15th Shabaan has a special and great reward
Answer: Fasting on 13th 14th 15th of every month is recommended not only on 15th Shabaan
Prophet (peace be upon him) said
“If you fast any part of the month, then fast the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth.”
[Tirmidhi, 761; al- Nasaa’i, 2424; classed as Saheeh by al-Albaani in Saheeh al-Targheeb, 1038]
Misconception # 6:* This is the night when the souls of departed ones return to their families.
Answer: This thing has no basis in Quraan or Ahadees the souls can never return to this world.
This is a fabrication and lie invented by people.
REPLY FROM AHLE SUNNAT WA JAMAA’AT
Visiting graves is a Sunnah, proofs are many
Though historical documentation, we know that on the night of forgiveness, the Prophet
Muhammad [Sallal Laahu Alaieh Wa Sallam] visited Jannat ul Baqee, a graveyard in Madeenah. He
offered supplications for the departed souls of his family and companions. Following in his
footsteps, Muslims visit graveyards and Dargaahs, seeking forgiveness for themselves and for
the souls of loved ones.
Frequenting graveyards remind of the transitory nature of the world. Death is the only reality of
which there is universally no doubt. Reflecting on death reveals the urgency of living a sincere,
honest and fruitful life.
, Visiting on Specific day is proved too.
Let me quote the Arabic Hadees again From Tafseer ibn e khaseer ,
‫ا‬ ‫ورواه‬ .‫جرير‬ ‫ابن‬ ‫رواه‬ ،‫ينصرف‬ ‫ثم‬ ‫فيسلم‬ ‫فيدخل‬
‫بن‬ ‫أرطاة‬ ‫عن‬ ،‫عياش‬ ‫بن‬ ‫إسماعيل‬ ‫حديث‬ ‫من‬ ‫حاتم‬ ‫أبي‬ ‫بن‬
‫المنذ‬
‫أبا‬ ‫سمعت‬ :‫قال‬ ‫األلهاني‬ ‫يوسف‬ ‫الحجاج‬ ‫أبي‬ ‫عن‬ ‫ر‬
‫هللا‬ ‫رسول‬ ‫أن‬ ‫الحديث‬ ‫في‬ ‫جاء‬ ‫وقد‬ .‫نحوه‬ ‫فذكر‬ ،‫أمامة‬
ِ‫ن‬َ‫ف‬ ْ‫م‬ُ‫ت‬ ْ‫ر‬َ‫ب‬َ‫ص‬ ‫ا‬َ‫م‬ِ‫ب‬ ‫م‬ُ‫ك‬ْ‫ي‬َ‫ل‬َ‫ع‬ ٌ‫م‬ٰ‫ـ‬َ‫ل‬َ‫س‬ { :‫لهم‬ ‫فيقول‬ ،‫حول‬ ‫كل‬ ‫رأس‬ ‫في‬ ‫الشهداء‬ ‫قبور‬ ‫يزور‬ ‫كان‬ ‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫صلى‬
َ‫م‬ْ‫ع‬
‫وعثمان‬ ‫وعمر‬ ‫بكر‬ ‫أبو‬ ‫وكذلك‬ } ِ‫َّار‬‫د‬‫ٱل‬ ٰ
‫ى‬َ‫ب‬ْ‫ق‬ُ‫ع‬ ,
Translation:
The Prophet Muhammad (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ used to go to the graves of the martyrs of Uhad once a
year and also recite the verse of the Holy Qur’aan on excellence of patience. The Prophet
Muhammad (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ used to pray for them. When the beloved Prophet Muhammad

8. (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ passed away himself, the Khalifaa’s, HazratAbu-Bakr (‫عنه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)رضي‬, Hazrat
Umar (‫عنه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)رضي‬, Hazrat Usman (‫عنه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)رضي‬ used to do the same thing. , Reference : ,
Tafseer Tabaari, , Tafseer Ibn-Kaseer for Quraan 13:20 , and Tafseer Qurtabi by Imaam Tabaari, Imaam Qurtaabi
commentary of Soorah Ra’d Verse 20.] ,
Shaami states and quotes same hadees in Vol. 1, Baabu Ziyaaratil-Quboor
Misconception # 7:* Look at all those people doing it. How can they all be wrong?
Answer: Allaah says, “And if you obey most of those in the earth, they will lead you astray from
Allaah's way; they follow but conjecture and they only lie.”
[Al Qur’aan 6:116]
So this is a weak argument that majority of people do it and believe in it so it is true.
AHLE SUNNAT WA JAMAA’AT REPLY
THE OBOVE VERSE IN THE QURAAN IS ABOUT UNBELIVERS
ALLAAH KAREEM IS NOT SAYING ABOUT PEOPLE WHO ARE
WORSHIPPING HIM ON THE SHABAAN DOING TASBEEH AND
QURAAN.
Conclusion:
These reports indicate that fasting in the month of Sha`baan, though not obligatory, is so
meritious that the Holy Prophet (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ did not like to miss it. But it should be
understood that the fasts of Sha`baan are for those persons only who are capable of keeping them
without causing deficiency in the obligatory fasts of Ramadaan.
It is the habit of the Muslims to celebrate some auspicious events during the month of Sha'baan
by praying, reciting Quraan, praising Allaah, and making a great deal of supplication to Allaah
Kareem during that night.
Sha’baan is like an introduction to Ramadaan and it has some things in common with Ramadaan,
such as fasting, reciting Holy Quraan and giving in charity. It has been narrated that upon the
arrival of Rajab the Holy Prophet (‫وسلم‬ ‫عليه‬ ‫هللا‬ ‫)صلى‬ used to pray
"O' Allaah! Bless us abundantly in Rajab and Sha'baan and deliver us safely unto Ramadaan."
Hazrat Imaam Zayn ud-deen Ibn Nujaim al-Misri [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh] said:
‫أو‬ ‫صدقة‬ ‫أو‬ ً‫ا‬‫صوم‬ ‫أو‬ ‫صالة‬ ‫لغيره‬ ‫عمله‬ ‫ثواب‬ ‫يجعل‬ ‫أن‬ ‫له‬ ‫اإلنسان‬ ‫أن‬ ‫فيه‬ ‫واألصل‬
‫ذل‬ ‫غير‬ ‫أو‬ ‫عمرة‬ ‫أو‬ ً‫ا‬‫حج‬ ‫أو‬ ً‫ا‬‫طواف‬ ‫أو‬ ً‫ا‬‫ذكر‬ ‫أو‬ ‫قرآن‬ ‫قراءة‬
‫للك‬ ‫أصحابنا‬ ‫عند‬ ‫ك‬
‫تاب‬
‫والسنة‬

9. Translation: According to us the Sawaab of deeds performed by one person reaches the other,
this includes Praying, Fasting, Charity, “RECITATION OF QURAAN”, Zikr, Tawaaf, Hajj,
Umra or any other (good) deeds. This is proven from Quraan and Sunnah
[Al-Bahr ar-Ra’iq Sharaah Kanz al Daq’aiq (3/62)]
A HUMBLE APPEAL TO SEEK PARDON AND ASK
ALLAAH KAREEM'S FORGIVENESS:
Dear Muslim brothers, the Bountiful Allaah Kareem in His Infinite Mercy has provided us with
such an auspicious night so that we may take advantage of it and repent for our sins, and thus
obtain His Grace and Favor. It is for us to take full advantage of it. During this night, offer
special prayers and repent sincerely for our past sins and ask for His Forgiveness.
May Allaah Ta'aalaa guide them and show them the right path so that they be in touch with their
glorious past, May Almighty Allaah guide us on the path of the Ambiyaa and the Auliyaa Allaah.
Aameen.
CONCLUSION:
To conclude the virtue of this blessed night are
established by Ahadees and a group of the salaf it is
recommended to stay up on it, and the opinion that it is
Bida'h (innovation) is a "Reprehensible" (munkar)
opinion.
This night should be spent in worshiping Almighty Allaah
from the depth of heart. It is the time to focus one’s
attention to Him alone. It is the time to enjoy the direct
contact with Allaah Kareem, Most Compassionate, Ever-
Merciful. Most of all, it is the time for reforming one’s
life to come.