What is Salat al-Khayr in Shab-e-Barat?

Salat al-Khayr (The Prayer of Goodness) is a traditional practice of performing 100 cycles (rakats) of prayer, reciting Surah Ikhlas 10 times in each cycle.

What are the intentions for reciting Surah Yasin on 15th Shaban?

1. For health, longevity, and a life devoted to worship. 2. For protection from trials and calamities. 3. For provision (Rizq) directly from the Divine Presence.

The Night of Salvation, Dua for Nisf Shaban & Amaal 2026

It is well established that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regularly observed voluntary fasting throughout the year, and he increased this practice during the month of Shaʿban. This sacred month serves as a spiritual bridge—a time of purification, renewal of intention, and heightened devotion—before entering the great season of mercy, Laylatul Qadr and Ramadan.

For this reason, scholars and people of spiritual wisdom have long encouraged fasting during Shaʿban—particularly the middle days—as part of a broader rhythm of worship that includes prayer, remembrance of Allah Almighty, and sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ.

"Whoever fasts three days in the month of Shaʿban and, at the time of breaking the fast, sends blessings (ṣalawāt) upon me three times, his sins will be forgiven, his provision will be increased, and on the Day of Judgment he will enter Paradise riding upon a heavenly mount." — Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

The Night of Record & Divine Decree

Many scholars interpret the 15th of Shaban as the night when Allah (SWT) decrees the events of the coming year. This includes who will be born, who will pass away, and how much sustenance will be distributed.

For those expecting new additions to their families this year, choosing a meaningful name is a blessed act. You may explore our guide on Muslim Boy Names to find inspiration rooted in tradition.

The Story of Jesus (as) & The White Stone

It is related in the classical work Nuzhat al-Majālis that Sayyidina Anas (ra) once conveyed a moving spiritual account attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ concerning Prophet ʿIsa (as).

The narration describes how Jesus (as) passed by a mountain and noticed a radiant white stone, which filled him with awe. Allah revealed to His prophet, "Shall I show you something even more wondrous than this?"

When Jesus (as) replied in the affirmative, the stone split open, and from within emerged an elderly man leaning upon a green staff. Gesturing toward a grapevine nearby, the man said, "From this, Allah provides my sustenance."

Jesus (as) asked him how long he had remained in worship within the stone, to which the man replied, "For four hundred years."

Moved by his devotion, Jesus (as) remarked upon the greatness of such worship. Allah then revealed that two cycles of prayer offered by a believer from the community of the beloved Prophet ﷺ on the fifteenth night of Shaʿban surpass even this four hundred years of devotion.

Night of Forgiveness

The Messenger of God ﷺ constantly turned toward his Lord in repentance. He did so to teach the hearts of believers to remain in continual remembrance. To understand his character better, read about the Best Qualities of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

It is recorded in Jāmiʿ al-Tirmidhī that the Mother of the Believers, Sayyidatuna ʿA’ishah (ra), related that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

"Allah, Glorious and Exalted, descends to the nearest heaven on the night of the fifteenth of Shaʿban and forgives more people than the number of hairs upon the sheep of the tribe of Kalb."

Recommended Spiritual Practices

To obtain the fullest spiritual benefit from the blessed night of the fifteenth of Shaʿban, there are specific acts of worship and devotion observed by the righteous throughout Islamic history.

1. Fasting

It is recommended to fast the 13th, 14th, and 15th days of Shaʿban. These are known as the "White Days," when the moon is full. If one is unable to fast all three days, it is encouraged to fast at least the day preceding the night of mid-Shaʿban along with one additional day.

2. Welcoming Shabe Barat (Ghusl)

Purification is central to Islamic life. It is recommended to perform a full ritual bath (ghusl) before the Maghrib prayer on the evening of the 15th of Shaʿban, entering this blessed night with renewed intention, purity, and honor.

3. Recitation of Surah Yā Sīn

After performing the Maghrib prayer, recite Surah Yā Sīn (36) three times, each with a specific intention:

1st Recitation: With the intention of health, longevity, and a life devoted to worship.
2nd Recitation: With the intention of protection from trials, hardships, and calamities.
3rd Recitation: With the intention of provision directly from the Divine Presence and freedom from dependence upon creation.

4. Ṣalāt al-Khayr (The Prayer of Goodness)

After the ʿIshāʾ prayer, it is traditionally recommended to perform one hundred cycles of prayer. In each cycle, recite Sūrat al-Fātiḥah once followed by Sūrat al-Ikhlāṣ ten times.

For those unable to perform the full number, one may intend a lesser amount, such as forty, ten, or even two cycles. Allah is infinitely Merciful.

Enhance your prayer by understanding the Benefits of Zikr and Names of Allah.

Dua for Nisf Shaban

This Dua is recited after the Surah Yasin recitations.

Transliteration

Allahumma in kunta katabtanee 'Indaka fee Ummil Kitabi
Shaqiyyan aw mahruman aw matrudan aw muqattaran 'alayya fi'rrizqi
Fa'mhu Allahumma biFadlika
Shaqiyyan wa hirmaanee wa tardee wa'qtitaara rizqee
Wa-athbitnee 'Indaka fee Ummil Kitabi
Sa'eedan marzuqan muwaffaqan li'lkhayraati

English Translation

"O Allah! If in the Mother of All Books that is with You, You have written me down as someone who is doubtful of achieving salvation, or deprived, or rejected, or without enough sustenance, then, O Allah, with Your Grace, remove all of these misfortunes from me."

"And in the Mother of All Books that is with You, establish me as someone who is blessed, with abundant provision and charitable good deeds."

Note on Supererogatory Practices

It should be understood that these supererogatory (nawāfil) acts are spiritually intensive and not obligatory. One should not burden oneself beyond personal capacity. Rather, strive according to what is manageable, with sincerity and positive intention.

The true purpose of worship is the liberation of the heart from excessive attachment to the world of form. May Allah Almighty grant you and your loved ones the special blessings of this sacred night. Allahumma āmīn.

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