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This guide is the second in our Shaʿban Series, following Guide to Shaʿban Muʿazzam, the Month of the Prophet ﷺ.
InsyaAllah, according to Mawlanaق’s calendar, Monday, 2nd February 2026, after Maghrib, marks the holy Night of Laylatul Baraʾah (Nisfu Shaʿban), the Heavenly New Year.
In his latest sohbah, Mawlanaق reminded us of the immense significance of this night, emphasizing that it deserves our full attention, reflection, and devotion.
Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق also said:
“The virtues of this night are great, and it has a lot of rewards. It is a night when Allah ﷻ accepts the du‘ās and answers them. It’s one of those nights when He grants more gifts and more rewards to Mu’mins (believers) and Muslims. Allah ﷻ orders His angels to go around looking on this night.
Allah ﷻ says:
‘Is there anyone who is repenting so I may forgive him? Is there anyone who is asking for insan so I may give them? Is there anyone who is asking for health, cure, so I may give them? Is there anyone who is in debt and is asking for it to be lifted so I may lift this debt off of them?’Whatever anybody wants, they can ask on this night, and Allah ﷻ will give them and will answer it. Allah ﷻ is the Most Generous of the generous ones. Everything is in His hands.”
(Full Sohbah here)
*Dates may vary from country to country depending on local moon sightings. Kindly follow your local authority where applicable.
*The Night of Baraʾah falls on the night before the 15th of Shaʿban, beginning after Maghrib on the 14th, not the 15th.
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, 1st to 3rd February/ 13 to 15 Shaʿban
These days are known as the White Days, during which it is Sunnah to fast.
You may make multiple intentions when fasting: for Sunnah fasts in Shaʿban, on a Monday, during the White Days, or as qadha for any missed obligatory fasts you may have.
Monday, 2nd February/ 14th Sha’ban
Night of Nisfu Shaʿban
“On this night, the Holy Prophet ﷺ heard the angel of the first heaven as he chanted: ‘Happy is he who repents during this night.’ And he heard the angel of the second heaven as he chanted: ‘Happy is he who spends this night in prayer.’ He heard the angel of the third heaven chanting: ‘Happy is he who performs ruku in this night.’
And he heard the angel of the fourth heaven singing: ‘Happy is he who makes sajda during this night.’ The angel of the fifth heaven he heard saying: ‘Happy is he who praises his Lord in this night.’ The angel of the sixth heaven he heard saying: ‘Happy is he who performs good deeds during this night.’ Thus he heard the angels of all the heavens praise the blessedness of this holy night.
The Holy Prophet ﷺ asked the angel Jibril (AS) how long the blessings of this night would last, and Jibril (AS) answered: ‘Up until the crack of dawn.’
For this reason we should try to spend as much time as we can in worship during this night, for Bara’ah means forgiveness and acquittal.”
– Hajja Amina Adil Sultanق (full Sohbah here)
Below are the full recommended practices for this blessed night, to be performed according to one’s ability:
Performed in the Day:
① Sunnah fasting of the white days of Sha’ban, and to welcome this blessed night.
From Asar onwards:
② Perform a ritual bath (ghusl), followed by two rakaats of Solatul Wudhu.
Performed Between Maghrib & ‘Isha: (after breaking of fast)
Before the 1st Yasin: Make intention for rizq and to not be needy of anyone except Allah ﷻ.
After the 1st Yasin: Recite this supplication and make Du’a for rizq/sustenance, ask Allah ﷻ to make it easy for you, and that you are dependent on Him and not on creation, for your rizq.
Before the 2nd Yasin: Make intention for a long life with strong Iman and Islam.
After the 2nd Yasin: Recite this supplication and make Du’a for a long life in faith, and filled with good deeds done sincerely for Allah ﷻ.
Before the 3rd Yasin: Make intention for protection from every affliction for ourselves and the Ummah of the Prophet ﷺ.
After the 3rd Yasin: Recite this supplication and make Du’a for for protection from Bala’, troubles, misfortune, problems, severe illnesses and disasters.
Shaykh Adnanق also recounted this practice of Grandshaykh Abdullah ad-Dagestaniق and Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق during the Yasin recitation:
After ‘Isha Onwards:
④ Recite Grandshaykh’s Du’a Al-Mathur
⑥ Perform 4 rakaʿat Tasbih Prayer
This is a four rakaʿat prayer, performed similar to ‘Isha Prayer.
The goal is to complete a total of three hundred tasbih, which means seventy‑five tasbih in each rakaʿat.
The tasbih in each rakaʿat are distributed as follows: 15 tasbih after the Takbir, 10 tasbih after reciting the surahs, 10 tasbih in rukuʿ, 10 tasbih in iʿtidal, 10 tasbih in sujud, 10 tasbih between the two prostrations, and 10 tasbih in the second sujud.
Repeat the same sequence for the remaining three rakaʿat.
⑦ Perform 2 rakaʿat Shukur Prayer with Du’a Qunut
This is a two rakaʿat prayer with a prolonged sujud at the end. The Duʿa Qunut is recited in the second rakaʿat, similar to the Subuh prayer.
In the first rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha and 2 x Surah Al-Ikhlas.
In the second rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha and 1 x Surah Al-Ikhlas.
⑧ Perform 100 rakaʿat Al-Khayr Prayer
Our PDF contains two versions, a full version and a simplified version. Please follow what is manageable for you.
Full Version:
This is fifty sets of two rakaʿat prayer OR twenty-five sets of four rakaʿat prayer.
In each rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha and 10 x Surah Al-Ikhlas.
Simplified Version:
This is fifty sets of two rakaʿat prayer.
In the first rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha and 2 x Surah Al-Ikhlas.
In the second rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha and 1 x Surah Al-Ikhlas.
Once you have completed the modified version of this 100-rakaʿat prayer, you will have recited Surah Al-Ikhlas 150 times. You then complete the remaining 850 recitations (bringing the total to 1,000) outside of the prayer, throughout the night.
In both versions, the aim is to complete 100 rakaʿat of prayer and 1,000 Al-ikhlas on this night.
Additional Devotions
There are many accepted versions of the Mawlid, and we have included some that we hope you will find useful. You may continue with whichever version you are accustomed to.
⑩ Khusoma Prayer as taught by Shaykh ‘Abdul Qadir al-Jilaniق
This is four rakaʿat prayer performed continuously, with only one tashahhud (at-tahiyyat) at the end. There is no first tashahhud (tahiyyat awal).
In the first rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha and 11 x Surah Al-Ikhlas.
In the second rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha, 10 x Surah Al-Ikhlas and 3 x Surah Al-Kafirun.
In the third rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha, 10 x Surah Al-Ikhlas and 1 x Surah Al-Takathur.
In the fourth rakaʿat: 1 x Surah Al-Fatiha, 15 x Surah Al-Ikhlas and 1 x Ayatul Kursi.
After the prayer is complete, donate the spiritual reward of this prayer, to all those enemies who will have a claim against you on Judgement Day.
⑪ If possible, view a relic of the Prophet ﷺ, such as his blessed hair or beard on this night
⑫ Night Vigil with istighfar and heartfelt Duʿas
Mureeds are encouraged to make sincere Du‘as, and an overnight vigil (qiyam) is highly encouraged on this blessed night.
“Allāh ‘Azza wa-Jalla is saying, ‘Ask.’ He ﷻ is saying to the angels, ‘Go. Look for My servants. What each one wants; he wants health, he wants īmān, he wants rizq, he wants a good life, he wants a wife, he wants to study opening his mind, whatever they are thinking. Go and look for these people who are asking, praying making du’ā’. Give them what they want and make their good deeds acceptable.’ This is a ḥadīth of Prophet ṣallá Llāhu ‘alayhi wa-sallam, and Qur’an is also saying this.”
– Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق (full Sohbah here)
In his latest sohbah, Mawlanaق reminded us that while we may ask Allah ﷻ for many things, the most important Du‘a for tonight is for steadfastness in Islam. We should pray for ourselves, our families, and everyone around us to remain firm in the way of our Holy Prophet ﷺ.
He also emphasized seeking protection from harmful habits, bad company, and negative influences. The most precious Du‘a we can make on this night is to ask Allah ﷻ to strengthen our iman and the iman of our loved ones, including children, siblings, and all those dear to us.
Truly, this is the greatest gift we can give on this blessed night.
PDF to the Full Devotions of Nisfu Shaʿban here.
Poster with clickable links here. Click the underlined text to go directly to the relevant devotions.
Tuesday, 3rd February/ 15 Shaʿban
Sunnah fasting and Qurban (animal sacrifice).
SufiHub (Naqshbandi ‘Aliyyah A’Posh Singapore) will be organizing a collective qurban for this blessed occasion at the maqam of Grandshaykh Abdullahق in Syria.
Those who wish to contribute can find more information about our monthly charity efforts on our Telegram channel.
Additional Devotions
1,000 ‘La ilaha illallah’ Ending with ‘Muhammadan Rasulullah’ (after every 100 times)
1,000 Surah Al-Ikhlas
1,000 Salawat
1,000 ‘Astaghfirullah al Azeem wa atubu ilayh’
1,000 ‘HasbunAllah wa’nimal Wakeel’
Complete your Daily Awrad and conclude with Ihda/Dedication
May Allah ﷻ look upon us on this blessed night of Nisfu Shaʿban with forgiveness, gentleness, and acceptance.
May He ﷻ allow what follows this night to unfold under His care, for the sake of His Beloved Prophet ﷺ.
Google Drive to the Full Devotions of Nisfu Shaʿban here.
If you are in a country where access is restricted, please email thesufihubteam@gmail.com and we will be happy to send you the posters directly.
This guide has been compiled from the teachings of our beloved Sheikh, the late Sheikh Muhammad Abdul Sattar Khan, whose legacy continues at our Zawiyah at A’Posh Bizhub, Singapore, through his representatives, Sidi Shalihin, Ismail, and Syed Muhammad, who humbly carry forward the path he laid with love and adab.
It also encompasses the teachings of great masters such as Shaykh Abdul Qadir Jilaniق, Mawlana Shaykh Nazimق, Mawlana Shaykh Muhammadق, Shaykh Adnan Kabbaniق, Shaykh Raja Ashman Shahق, various classical and contemporary kitabs along with the writings of Awliya and scholars of the Naqshbandi Way.
As such, it is intended as a comprehensive guide to the devotions one may practice in these blessed months.
However, as Mawlanaق has often reminded us, any form of worship is accepted by Allah ﷻ, no matter how small. We should always strive to do good, even in small amounts, for what matters most is sincerity and consistency.
One should not feel disheartened or overwhelmed and abandon worship altogether. No matter the measure of our deeds, our duty is to keep striving to improve in this beautiful Way. We are truly blessed to have Mawlanaق’s guidance always.
We pray this guide brings benefit, provides clarity, and supports you on your journey.
We seek forgiveness for any shortcomings or errors.
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