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Shab-e-Baraat 2026: This year in 2026, Muslims will celebrate Shab-e-Baraat from the night of 3rd February to the morning of 4th February. According to the Islamic calendar, this is the 14th and 15th night of the month of Shaban. It is also called Laylat al-Nifs min Shaban, which means the middle night of Shaban.
According to Muslim theology, the spiritual significance of this special day is very high. On this night, Muslims seek forgiveness for their sins and worship God and offer namaz and prayers.
However, it is worth noting that the day of Shab-e-Barat is not a festival. Only two festivals are recognized in Islam, namely Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha, which are celebrated during the day. No Hadith describes Shab-e-Baraat as a festival.
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Misunderstanding regarding Shab-e-Baraat
Many people celebrate Shab-e-Barat as a festival. Making sweets and halwa, taking bath or organizing special programs are the reasons why many people consider it a festival, but it is not only visible in words but also through actions that people consider it a festival.
Mufti Tariq Masood Sahab told that, this is not a new thinking of Islam and it should be removed from the society. Festivals in Islam are always celebrated during the day, so that people not only worship God but also feel socially connected.
Night and day have their own importance in Islam – Mufti Tariq Masood
Night and day have their own importance in Islam. Mufti Tariq Masood says that night time is reserved for sleeping and praying, while festivals, celebrations and sacrifices are celebrated during the day. Festivals of non-Muslim people are celebrated at night.
He told that, especially on Shab-e-Barat night, the tradition of making sweets and cooking food is followed. The night of Shab-e-Baraat is a golden opportunity for spirituality and getting closer to God. It is not necessary to celebrate it as a festival. The real importance lies in worship, dua and improving one’s karma.
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