Nisfu Syaban Prayer and Its Meaning, Understand Various Virtues That Every Muslim Should Know

In addition, Nisfu Syaban is also considered a night when destiny and angels are sent down. Angels are sent down to earth to record the fate and destiny of humans. This is the right time for Muslims to seek blessings, goodness, and various prayers to improve their lives.

2. Nisfu Syaban Prayer and Its Meaning

Nisfu Syaban Prayer and Its Meaning (credit: unsplash)

As mentioned earlier, on the night of Nisfu Syaban, it is recommended to recite special prayers. Here is the recitation of the Nisfu Syaban prayer in Latin along with its meaning:

"Allaahumma yaa dzal manni wa laa yumannu 'alaik, yaa dzal jalaali wal ikraam, yaa dzat thawli wal in'aam, laa ilaaha illaa anta zhahral laajiin wa jaaral mustajiiriin wa ma'manal khaa'ifiin.Allaahumma in kunta katabtanii 'indaka fii ummil kitaabi syaqiyyan aw mahruuman aw muqtarran 'alayya fir rizqi, famhullaahumma fii ummil kitaabi syaqaawatii wa hirmaanii waqtitaara rizqii, waktubnii 'indaka sa'iidan marzuuqan muwaffaqan lil khairaat.Fa innaka qulta wa qawlukal haqqu fii kitaaikal munzal 'alaa lisaaninabiyyikal mursal, 'yamhullaahu maa yasyaa'u wa yutsbitu, wa 'indahuu ummul kitaab' wa shallallaahu 'alaa sayyidinaa muhammad wa alaa aalihii wa shahbihii wa sallama, walhamdu lillaahi rabbil 'alamiin."

Artinya:

"O Allah, O Most Merciful, no one can give mercy except You, O Most Glorious and Most Noble, O Most Merciful and Giver of blessings, there is no god but You, the refuge of the needy and the protector of the fearful. O Allah, if You have written for me in the Preserved Tablet (Lauhul Mahfuz) any misfortune, deficiency, expulsion, or depletion of sustenance, then erase, O Allah, with Your grace, the misfortune, deficiency, expulsion, and depletion of my sustenance, and establish me in Your presence in the Preserved Tablet as a happy, blessed, and successful person in doing good deeds. For indeed, Your word is the truth in Your book that was revealed to Your sent Prophet, Allah erases what He wills and confirms what He wills, and with Him is the Mother of the Book (Ummul Kitab) and may the blessings of Allah be upon our master Muhammad and his family and companions."

3. Procedures for Nisfu Syaban Worship

How to Perform Nisfu Syaban Prayer (credit: unsplash)

Quoted from nu.or.id, the Nisfu Syaban prayer is recited in a series of worship starting with performing 2 units of prayer. In that prayer, it is recommended to recite the short surah Al-Kafirun in the first unit and surah Al-Ikhlas in the second unit.

In addition, it is also recommended to recite the following prayer while prostrating:

Allaahumma inni 'audzubika bi'afwika min 'iqobika, wa'audzubika biridloka min sakhotika, wa'audzubika minka ilaika, laa ukhshi tsanaan alaika anta kamaa atsnaita ala nafsika.Allaahumma inni 'audzubika bi'afwika min 'iqobika, wa'audzubika biridloka min sakhotika, wa'audzubika minka ilaika, laa ukhshi tsanaan alaika anta kamaa atsnaita ala nafsika.

After finishing the prayer, before reciting the Nisfu Syaban prayer, it is recommended to recite the surah Yasin three times. After reciting the Nisfu Syaban prayer, Muslim followers are also encouraged to recite prayers for forgiveness, sustenance, and blessings.

4. Other Nisfu Syaban Practices

Other Nisfu Syaban Practices (credit: unsplash)

There are various practices that Muslims can do on the night of Nisfu Syaban. These practices have the main goal of obtaining blessings, forgiveness, and rewards from Allah SWT. Here are some practices that can be done on the night of Nisfu Syaban:

1. Sunnah Fasting

On Nisfu Syaban, Muslims are encouraged to fast voluntarily. This is explained in a hadith that says:

I did not see the Prophet Muhammad SAW fast for a whole month except in the month of Ramadan, and I did not see him fasting a lot except in the month of Syaban. (HR: Bukhari)

2. Recitation of the Qur'an:

Performing voluntary prayers on the night of Nisfu Syaban is recommended. In addition, reading and reflecting on the verses of the Qur'an can also be done to strengthen the relationship with Allah SWT.

3. Repentance and Seeking Forgiveness

The night of Nisfu Syaban is a suitable time for self-reflection and seeking forgiveness for the sins that have been committed. Sincere and sincere repentance is an important step in obtaining forgiveness from Allah SWT.

4. Helping Others

The night of Nisfu Syaban is also a good time to provide assistance or spread kindness to others. Helping those in need, giving charity, or performing other acts of goodness is a good way to realize the meaning of that night.

Those are some of the reviews related to the deeds and prayers of Nisfu Syaban that every Muslim needs to understand. Hopefully, it is beneficial, can increase knowledge about Islam, and increase faith as a Muslim. Ameen.

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