Shab-e-Barat Nafl Namaz Method
Virtue of Fasting on 15th Shaban
Fasting on the 15th of Shaban holds great virtue and rewards.
After Maghrib Prayer (6 Rakats in sets of 2-2):
- Intention: "I intend to perform 2 Rakat Nafl prayer for a long life, solely for the sake of Allah Ta'ala, facing the Holy Kaaba. Allahu Akbar."
- Intention: "I intend to perform 2 Rakat Nafl prayer for protection from calamities and troubles, solely for the sake of Allah Ta'ala, facing the Holy Kaaba. Allahu Akbar."
- Intention: "I intend to perform 2 Rakat Nafl prayer for the expansion of sustenance, solely for the sake of Allah Ta'ala, facing the Holy Kaaba. Allahu Akbar."
(Reciting Surah Yaseen after every 2 Rakats holds great virtue.)
After Isha Prayer:
- Recite Surah Al-Qadr (Inna Anzalnahu) 7 times.
2 Rakat Nafl Prayer:
- After Surah Al-Fatiha (Alhamdu), recite Ayat-ul-Kursi once and Surah Ikhlas (Qul Huwallahu Ahad) three times.
2 Rakat Nafl Prayer:
- After Surah Al-Fatiha, recite Ayat-ul-Kursi once and Surah Ikhlas 15 times.
- After Salam, recite Durood Sharif 100 times.
2 Rakat Nafl Prayer:
- After Surah Al-Fatiha, recite Surah Al-Qadr once and Surah Ikhlas three times.
2 Rakat Nafl Prayer:
- After Surah Al-Fatiha, recite Surah Al-Qadr seven times and Surah Ikhlas seven times.
8 Rakat (in sets of 2-2):
- After Surah Al-Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlas five times.
12 Rakat (in sets of 2-2):
- After Surah Al-Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlas ten times.
14 Rakat (in sets of 2-2):
- After Surah Al-Fatiha, recite any Surah of your choice.
4 Rakat Salatul Tasbeeh:
- This prayer is highly recommended on Shab-e-Barat.
Note: Instead of Surah Al-Qadr (Inna Anzalnahu), you may recite any Surah you remember.
