Complete Procedure for Nifsu Syaban Prayer Along with Intentions and Prayers According to Sunnah

Kapanlagi.com - Prayer procedure for Nifsu Syaban prayer is quite easy to practice for every Muslim on Nifsu Syaban night. Because, at that time, there are various virtues that Muslims can obtain, one of which is forgiveness of sins.

The month of Syaban is one of the special months for Muslims worldwide. Because, in this month, there are a number of recommended practices that Muslims can do with various privileges.

Based on the Hijri calendar, the month of Syaban is the eighth month which falls on March 28 and 29, 2021. There is a significant event known to Muslims in this month, including the submission of human deeds records and the change of the qibla direction from Baitul Maqdis to the Kaaba or Baitullah.

Therefore, on the night of Nifsu Syaban, it is recommended for every Muslim to perform various practices such as increasing istighfar (seeking forgiveness), fasting, prayer, and salah. In this case, one of the practices that cannot be missed is the Nifsu Syaban prayer. The procedure for Nifsu Syaban prayer can be easily practiced, including for beginners.

The following is the complete procedure for Nifsu Syaban prayer along with its intention and prayer according to the Sunnah, as compiled by Kapanlagi.com from merdeka.com.

1. Prayer Intention for Nisfu Sya'ban Prayer

Prayer reading of Nifsu Syaban (credit: freepik.com)

The procedure for performing the Nisfu Sya'ban prayer can be done by all Muslims on the night of Nisfu Sya'ban. This voluntary prayer begins with reciting the intention for the Nisfu Sya'ban prayer, which is the first part of the procedure. The recitation of the intention for the Nisfu Sya'ban prayer can be understood through the following explanation.

"Usholli sunnatan nisfu sya'baana rak'ataini lillahi ta'ala."

Meaning: "I intend to perform the voluntary prayer of Nisfu Sya'ban, two rak'ahs for the sake of Allah Ta'ala."

If the intention for the Nisfu Sya'ban prayer is performed at night:

"Usholli sunnata lailati nisfu sya'baana rok'ataini lillahi ta'alaa"

Meaning: "I intend to perform the voluntary prayer of Nisfu Sya'ban at night, two rak'ahs for the sake of Allah Ta'ala." Takbiratul Ikhram, raising both hands up to the level of the ears while reciting the phrase Allahu akbar."

2. Procedures for Nifsu Syaban Prayer

Procedures for performing the Nifsu Syaban prayer (credit: freepik.com)

After knowing the prayer reading of Nifsu Syaban, it is necessary for you to understand the procedures for Nifsu Syaban prayer before performing it. Especially understanding the order of Nifsu Syaban prayer, which can be started with the reading of intention. The procedures for Nifsu Syaban prayer are as follows.

1. Reading the intention for Nifsu Syaban prayer.

2. Reading the opening prayer.

3. Reading Al-Fathihah.

4. Reading a short surah (preferably Surah Al-Kafirun).

5. Bowing while reading the bowing prayer.

6. Standing upright while reading the standing prayer.

7. Prostrating while reading the prostration prayer.

8. Sitting between two prostrations while reading the sitting prayer.

9. Performing the second prostration.

10. Standing up to perform the second rakaat.

11. Reading Al-Fathihah.

12. Then reading a short surah (preferably Surah Al-Ikhlas).

13. Sitting for the final tahiyat.

14. Saying the salam.

3. Prayer After Performing the Nifsu Syaban Prayer

Prayer after Nifsu Syaban prayer (credit: freepik.com)

After performing the Nifsu Syaban prayer according to the procedures and order, every Muslim can recite a number of supplications. One of the recommended supplications to be recited after performing the Nifsu Syaban prayer is Surah Yasin.

Surah Yasin is recommended to be recited three times accompanied by the intention of seeking the pleasure of Allah SWT, which includes praying for long life, abundant sustenance, and steadfast faith. The order that can be followed when reciting Surah Yasin is as follows.

- The first recitation of Surah Yasin is intended solely to pray for long life for the purpose of worshiping Allah SWT.

- The second recitation of Surah Yasin is intended to pray for abundant sustenance that is lawful as a provision for worshiping Allah SWT.

- The third recitation of Surah Yasin is intended to pray for steadfast faith from Allah SWT.

4. Prayer for Nifsu Syaban Night

Prayer for Nifsu Syaban night (credit: freepik.com)

Prayer on the night of Nisfu Sya'ban needs to be understood in order to perfect the practice on the night of Nisfu Sya'ban. As for the prayer recitation on the night of Nisfu Sya'ban, you can read it through the following review.

Prayer recitation on the night of Nisfu Sya'ban:

"O Allah, O Possessor of favor and no one can bestow favor upon You, O Possessor of majesty and honor, O Possessor of power and bestower of blessings, there is no god worthy of worship except You, the refuge of those who seek refuge, the shelter of those who seek shelter, and the security of those who fear.

O Allah, if You have written me in Your Book as miserable, deprived, rejected, or in need, then erase it.

O Allah, by Your grace, make my misery, deprivation, rejection, and need in Your Book a promise fulfilled, and say to the good deeds, for indeed You have said and Your saying is true in Your revealed Book and upon Your sent Prophet, Allah erases what He wills and establishes, and with Him is the Mother of the Book.

O my God, by the glory of the Most Great in the night of the middle of the honorable month of Sha'ban, where every wise matter is determined and decided, remove from me the calamities that I know and those that I do not know, and You are the All-Knower of the unseen, by Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful.

And may Allah send blessings upon our master Muhammad and upon his family and companions, and may He grant peace."

Meaning:

"O Allah, my Lord, O One who possesses favor and to whom no favor is given, O One who possesses majesty and honor, O One who possesses power and bestows blessings, there is no god worthy of worship except You, the refuge of those who seek refuge, the shelter of those who seek shelter, and the security of those who fear. O Allah, if You have written me in Your Mother Book as miserable, deprived, rejected, or in need, then erase it. O Allah, by Your grace, make my misery, deprivation, rejection, and need in Your Mother Book a fulfilled promise, and establish for me in Your Mother Book so that I become happy, receive abundant sustenance, and achieve success in all goodness. For indeed, You have said in Your Book and Your saying is true, revealed through the tongue of the Prophet whom You have sent, Allah erases what He wills and establishes, and with Him is the Mother of the Book. O my Lord, by the manifestation of the Most Great (from Your mercy) on this noble night of the middle of Sha'ban, all matters that are determined wisely are detailed. Please protect me from all calamities that I know and those that I do not know, and You are the All-Knower of the unseen. By Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the merciful. And may Allah bestow His mercy upon our master Muhammad and his family and companions, and may He grant peace."

That is the complete procedure for performing Nisfu Sya'ban prayer along with the intention and prayer according to the Sunnah. The procedure for performing the Nifsu Syaban prayer along with its supplication can be practiced on the night of Nifsu Syaban, seeking the blessings of Allah SWT.

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