Main Topic
A heartfelt supplication (dua) delivered on the 15th night of Shaban (Shab-e-Bara'at), focusing on sincere repentance, seeking Allah's boundless mercy, spiritual reformation, and prayers for the global Ummah.
Key Lessons
- The 15th night of Shaban is a special occasion wherein divine announcements offer forgiveness, sustenance, and relief to those who seek them.
- Sincere repentance (Tawbah) requires taking accountability for both open and hidden sins and making a firm resolve (pukhta irada) to reform.
- True turn towards Allah involves removing prohibited practices, bad character, and worldly deceptions from daily life.
- Supplications should encompass one's parents, teachers, family, deceased loved ones, and the entire Muslim Ummah facing hardship across the world.
Quranic/Hadith References
- Hadith regarding Allah's divine call from sunset on the 15th night of Shaban asking who seeks forgiveness, sustenance, or assistance.
- Quranic supplication of Prophet Adam Alayhis Salam: "Rabbana zalamna anfusana..." (Surah Al-A'raf, 7:23).
- Historical mention of past nations who faced divine retribution due to obstinacy, such as 'Aad and Thamud.
Practical Advice
- Take advantage of blessed nights by engaging in prolonged, earnest dua and crying out to Allah out of humility.
- Make a concrete decision to eradicate haram elements, such as interest, intoxicants, and un-Islamic entertainment, from one's household.
- Prepare spiritually for the arrival of Ramadan by seeking Allah's guidance to observe the month with sincere devotion.
- Pray daily for preservation of Iman, a good death upon Islam (Husn al-Khatimah), and ease in the grave and Hereafter.
Hazrat Moulana Dawood Seedat Saheb