Shab-e-Barat (15th of Sha’ban) a Sunnah in Islam?

Question: Is celebrating Shab-e-Barat (15th of Sha’ban) a Sunnah in Islam?

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Summary:
Celebrating the night of Shab-e-Barat (15th of Sha’ban) is not established as a Sunnah in Islam. There is no authentic evidence in the Quran or Sunnah supporting the observance of this night as a religious celebration or recommending specific acts of worship associated with it.

Detailed Answer:
Shab-e-Barat, or the 15th night of Sha’ban, has no basis in authentic Islamic texts for special observance or celebration. Scholars agree that while some narrations mention the virtues of Sha’ban in general, specific observance of the 15th night as a night of extra worship, communal gatherings, or festivities is not supported by authentic Hadith. The hadiths concerning this night’s significance are either weak or fabricated, as highlighted by major scholars and verified sources. Therefore, observing Shab-e-Barat as a special night of worship or celebration is regarded as an innovation (Bid’ah).

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