top of page
Search

The Middle of Sha'ban

Q: Is there anything I should be doing during the 15th night of Shaʿbān? I'm hearing numerous things and am unsure of what is correct.


A: The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, “During the middle night of Shaʿbān, Allah inspects and forgives all His creation, apart from the idolater and the mushāhin (those whose hearts are filled with hatred, rancor, malice, and enmity for others)”.


And so, the middle night of Shaʿbān contains a great deal of virtue. Some from the pious sages of the past would pray during that night.


This night is one of the few in which praying and staying awake for its entirety for worship is recommended.


It should be noted, however, gathering in the masjids for worship along with such prayers known as ṣalāt al-raghāʾib and al-alfiyyah are innovations.


Source: Sunan Ibn Majah, Sharh al-Muntaha & Kash-shaf


 
 
 

Recent Posts

See All
Missed Eid Prayer

What should a person do if they miss the Eid prayer entirely? The jurists mention that it is recommended to make up the Eid prayer later that same day, whether before or after zawāl, and to perform it

 
 
 
Arriving Late to Eid Prayer

What should a person do if they arrive late to the Eid prayer? Whether catching part of the prayer with the imam or arriving during the khutbah, the jurists discussed the proper etiquette and recommen

 
 
 
Shaving the Head after Udhiyah

Some of the jurists mention that it is recommended for the person offering the uḍḥiyah to shave their head after the sacrifice has been performed. Imām Aḥmad related this practice from Ibn ʿUmar as a

 
 
 

1 Comment

Iyare Omoruyi
Iyare Omoruyi
Sep 02, 2023

Maa sha Allah.

Like

"With the ink pot, to the grave"

-Imam Ahmad

bottom of page