Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah

Fasting on the Day of 'Arafah
By Tajuddin B. Shu'aib
Da`awah Enterprises International, LA, California. USA
Taken from sunnahonline.com


The ninth day of Dhul-Hijjah (the 12th and final month of the Islamic calendar) is the day of 'Arafah. It is the day when pilgrims stand on the plain of 'Arafah to pray. On this day, Muslims all over the world who do not witness the annual hajj should spend the day in fasting, in preparation for the three days festivity following 'Eid ul-Adha (the celebration marking the end of the hajj commemorating the Prophet Ibrâhîm's willingness of sacrifice).

Abû Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with him, reported that the Prophet, upon whom be peace, said:
"Fasting on the day of 'Arafah absolves the sins for two years: the previous year and the coming year, and fasting on 'ashûra, (the tenth day of Muharram) atones for the sins of previous years." [Reported by all except al-Bukhârî and Tirmidhî]

In another saying the Prophet's wife Hafsah, may Allâh be pleased with her, said:
"Four things the Messenger of Allâh never neglected: Observing fast on the day of 'ashûra, 'Arafat, three days every month, and offering fajr sunnah prayers early in the morning." [Muslim]

These statements are proof that fasting on the ninth of Dhul-Hijjah, the day before 'Eid ul-Adha was a lifelong practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him, as his wife reported.

There are some reports that fasting is prohibited on the day of 'Arafah. However, it must be understood that this refers to a person performing the hajj. If a person is on the hajj, there is no fast for him or her on the day of 'Arafah. That is undoubtedly a blessing for him because of the hardships of the pilgrimage. In a saying reported by Umm al-Fadl, may Allâh be pleased with her, she said:

"The companions doubted whether the Prophet was fasting on 'Arafah or not. She decided to prove to them that he was not, so she said, 'I sent to him milk, which he drank while he was delivering the khutbah (sermon) on 'Arafah.' " [Recorded by al-Bukhârî]

Prohibiting the pilgrims from fasting on these days is a great mercy for them, for fasting will exert undue hardship on the person performing the hajj, while they are primarily concerned with their pilgrimage. Above all, the pilgrim would not be fasting anyway because he is travelling.

Eid ul-Adha 2015 Announcement

Taken from the East London Mosque:

The 1^st of Dhū Al-Hijjah 1436 is Tuesday 15^th September 2015.

The day of Arafat is on Wednesday 23^rd September 2015.

Eid ul-Adha will be on 24^th September 2015.

First ten days of Dhul-Hijjah - be productive!

The following taken from an e-mail I received from Islamic Tube. Author: Muhammad Amin Tily of productivemuslim.com

The Superiority Of These Days

The immense importance of these days is shown by the fact that Allah  swears an oath by them in the Qur’an: “By the dawn; And [by] ten nights.” [Qur’an: Chapter 89, Verses 1-2]

In Tafsir Ibn Kathir it is mentioned that the “ten nights” in the verse above refer to the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah.

Also, the Prophet  said: “There are no days during which the righteous action is so pleasing to Allah than these days (i.e., the first ten days of Dhul-Hijjah).” He was asked: “O Messenger of Allah, not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah?” He  replied, “Not even Jihad in the Cause of Allah, except in case one goes forth with his life and his property and does not return with either of it.” [Sahih Bukhari]

The reason righteous deeds are more rewarding during these days, according to Hafiz Salahuddin Yusuf, is because they are Hajj days in the sacred season of pilgrimage. Because of their excellence and importance, Allah  swore by them.

So what can you do to honour these days?

1. Take special care of your obligations

Before talking about any voluntary actions (and bonuses), it is important to remind ourselves that we must first take care of all our obligations. How can we think of building and beautifying a house without constructing its pillars? Thus, we have to pay special attention to the pillars of Islam and strive to perfect our obligations.

a) Pray on time (and in congregation, for men)

The Messenger of Allah  said, “Verily, between a man (i.e., a Muslim) and between shirk (polytheism) and kufr (disbelief) is the abandoning of As-Salat (prayers).” [Sahih Muslim, Hadith No. 82]

b) Give your zakat if it is due!

Click here to read about ‘How Zakat Impacts Productivity’.

c) If you have not yet fulfilled the obligation of Hajj, make special dua to Allah  to grant you the opportunity to do so soon and in the best of manners.

2. Supplicate for sighting of the new moon

Start the month with this supplication:

‘Allah is the Most Great. O Allah, bring us the new moon with security and Faith, with peace and in Islam, and in harmony with what our Lord loves and what pleases Him. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah.’ [Fortress of the Muslim]

3. Repeat tahleel, takbeer and tahmeed

These remembrances have a special connection to these ten days:

Our Prophet  said: “There are no days that are greater before Allah or in which good deeds are more beloved to Him, than these ten days, so recite a great deal of tahleel (saying Laa ilaaha ill-Allah), takbeer (saying Allahu akbar) and tahmeed (saying al-hamdu Lillah) during them.” [Ahmad]

The companions would go to the marketplace and recite the takbeer out loud and people would also recite after hearing them. Let us follow their footsteps and encourage others to recite the takbeer as well, as an act of worship and a proclamation of the greatness of Allah ! You might find it uncomfortable to constantly remind your family members, but if you simply play an audio file from your laptop, mobile, etc., you’ll notice others will join in with the recitation naturally, In sha Allah.

One of the forms of takbeer you may recite is:

“Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, laa ilaaha ill-Allah, Allahu akbar, Allahu akbar, wa lillaahil-hamd”

Translation: “Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, there is no god but Allah, Allah is Most Great, Allah is Most Great, and to Allah be praise.”

4. Renew your taqwa

After the fasting of Ramadan whose main purpose was “…that you may become righteous” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 183], Allah  makes a special connection between sacrificing animals (which has to be offered on the days of Eid) with taqwa:

“Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you.” [Qur’an: Chapter 22, Verse 37]

The people of taqwa, as explained in Dr. Muhsin Khan’s translation of the Qur’an, are “the pious believers of Islamic Monotheism who fear Allah much (abstain from all kinds of sins and evil deeds which He has forbidden) and love Allah much (perform all kinds of good deeds which He has ordained).”

Thus, let us repent from all our sins and try our level best to attain taqwa.

5. Earn the reward of a Hajj without going to Makkah

Prophet Muhammad  said: “Whoever prays Fajr in congregation, then sits remembering Allah until the sun has risen, then he prays two Rak’ah, then for him is the reward like that of a Hajj and Umrah.” He said: “The Messenger of Allah said: ‘Complete, complete, complete.’” [Al-Tirmidhi]

That’s a small deed with such an immense reward! Allahu Akbar! However, this would not mean that you will be free from the obligation of Hajj (the fifth pillar of Islam) of course.

6. Observe voluntary fasts

Allah’s Messenger  said: “Allah says: ‘(The person observing Saum) has abstained from food and drink, and sexual pleasures for My sake; fasting is for Me, and I will bestow its reward. Every good deed has ten times its reward.'” [Sahih Bukhari]

In addition, Messenger of Allah  said: “Whoever observes fast for a day in the way of Allah (non-obligatory fasting observed for the sole purpose of pleasing Allah and seeking His blessings), Allah will remove his face from the Hell to the extent of seventy years’ distance.” [Sahih Muslim]

So imagine the reward for keeping fasts during these grand days, In sha Allah! This applies only for the first nine days. The 10th of Dhul Hijjah will be Eid, in which fasting is prohibited.

7. Do not miss out on ‘Arafah (9th Dhul Hijjah)!

The great importance of the day of ‘Arafah, the day when pilgrims gather in Mt. ‘Arafah and perform the most important ritual in Hajj, is shown by the fact that Allah  swears an oath by this day:

“And [by] the witness and what is witnessed [the day of ‘Arafah].” [Qur’an: Chapter 85, Verse 3]

To make the most of the grand day of ‘Arafah, make sure to:

a) Fast and expiate your sins

Out of the first nine days, this is the most important day to keep a fast on:

Abu Qatadah  reported that the Prophet  said: “Fasting on the Day of ‘Arafah, I hope from Allah, expiates for the sins of the year before and the year after.” [Ibn Majah]

Fasting this day is only recommended for those who are not performing Hajj, and it is not permitted for those performing Hajj to fast on the day of ‘Arafah.

b) Repent

The Messenger of Allah  said: “There is no day when Allah ransoms more slaves from the Fire than the day of ‘Arafah. He draws near and expresses His pride to the angels and says: ‘What do these people want?’” [Sahih Muslim]

Don’t settle for less. You will have your minor sins forgiven with the fast of ‘Arafah (In sha Allah), so what about your major sins? Repent sincerely and remember that Allah  is capable of forgiving all our sins no matter how great they are. Allah  says in the Qur’an:

“Say, “O My servants who have transgressed against themselves [by sinning], do not despair of the mercy of Allah. Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful.” [Qur’an: Chapter 39, Verse 53]

These grand days are a great opportunity to quit your sinful habits once and for all! Be regretful for committing sins and make a strong determination to never commit them ever again.

c) Make dua, istighfar and special adhkar

Even though the Day of ‘Arafah has a special status, it’s important to remember that all the days of Hajj are days of dhikr (remembrance of Allah).

The importance of dhikr is demonstrated in the following verses in which Allah  addresses the pilgrims in Surat Al-Baqara:

“…But when you depart from ‘Arafat, remember Allah at al- Mash’ar al-Haram. And remember Him, as He has guided you, for indeed, you were before that among those astray.” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 198]

“Then depart from the place from where [all] the people depart and ask forgiveness of Allah…” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 199]

“And when you have completed your rites, remember Allah like your [previous] remembrance of your fathers or with [much] greater remembrance…” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 200]

“And remember Allah during [specific] numbered days…” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 203] in reference to the Days of Tashreeq (11-13 Dhul Hijjah).

With regards to making dua, the Prophet  said: “”The most excellent dua is the dua on the Day of Arafa, and the best of what I and the prophets before me have said, is ‘There is no god but Allah, alone, without partner.'” [Muwatta Malik]

Another recommended dua that is mentioned in the Qur’an is: “…”Our Lord, give us in this world [that which is] good and in the Hereafter [that which is] good and protect us from the punishment of the Fire.”” [Qur’an: Chapter 2, Verse 201]

What a great chance you have to get your duas accepted! Prepare a dua list, as advised in Ramadan, so that you don’t spend a minute without asking Allah  for everything you want, in dunya and akhirah.

Again, don’t waste this golden, annual opportunity to gain enormous rewards. Fast and spend your time in supplication, repentance and remembering Allah .

8. The Udhiyah (Sacrifice)

A great act of charity to get closer to Allah  on the day of ‘Eid ul-Adha is sacrificing a livestock animal. This revives the sunnah of Prophet Ibrahim . He  was ready to give up everything for the sake of Allah  and submitted unconditionally to Allah’s  commands by even offering his beloved son as a sacrifice.

Revive the spirit behind the sunnah, be generous and select a healthy animal for sacrifice. You may have given a lot of charity other than the udhiyah, but if you miss out on this, you have missed out on a great act of charity specific to this occasion. Look at how you have spent your money on luxuries for the entire year. Now what will you offer as a sacrifice to gain the closeness of Allah ?

Remember to abstain from paring your nails or having your hair cut until after the sacrifice, as the Prophet Muhammad  is reported to have said:

“When anyone of you intends to sacrifice the animal and enter in the month of Dhul-Hijjah, he should not get his hair cut or nails pared till he has offered his sacrifice” [Muslim].

9. Give in charity http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/syriacrisis 

The days of Eid are the days of sacrifice. Apart from the udhiya, what will you give for the pleasure of Allah ?

a) Spend from what you really love

Allah  says in the Qur’an:

“Never will you attain the good [reward] until you spend [in the way of Allah ] from that which you love. And whatever you spend – indeed, Allah is Knowing of it.” [Qur’an: Chapter 3, Verse 92]

What is it that you value greatly? What possession can you sacrifice for Allah’s  sake by giving it in charity? This may even be your precious talents, time, reputation, etc. How can you spend that in the way of Allah ?

b) It’s time to give away everything extra

This may be the best time to de-clutter your house. Give in charity everything extra that you possess. What is the use of hoarding stuff that you will never use?

Assess your community needs. What can you do to help your community?

10. Befriend the Qur’an

The immense reward of reciting the Qur’an is evident from the following hadith:

Ibn Mas’ud  reported that the Messenger of Allah  said: “Whoever recites a letter from the Book of Allah, he will be credited with a good deed, and a good deed gets a ten-fold reward. I do not say that Alif-Lam-Mim is one letter, but Alif is a letter, Lam is a letter and Mim is a letter.” [At-Tirmidhi]

As Muslims, our job is to not only recite, but also to understand, implement and spread the teachings of the Qur’an. How can we expect to be guided to the straight path unless we read The Book of guidance? Given the importance of reciting the Qur’an, it is essential that we block time out of our day especially for this task. The most productive time to recite the Qur’an is in the early hours, as Allah  says:

“Establish prayer at the decline of the sun [from its meridian] until the darkness of the night and [also] the Qur’an of dawn. Indeed, the recitation of dawn is ever witnessed.” [Qur’an: Chapter 17, Verse 78]

Reading around 3½ Juz’ each day will allow you to finish the Qur’an before Eid begins In sha Allah (within the first 9 days)!

11. Do not waste time

These are the best days of the year! How can you possibly waste your time? Reject all invitations to parties and appointments which can be delayed to a later date. Tell them about the immense importance of these days and In sha Allah you will even get rewarded for every good that they consequently do. If you can take time off work, do so. Again, remember that these are the most valuable days of the year!

12. Maintain good character

Just like the person performing Hajj must refrain from getting into disputes and acts of disobedience or risk the acceptance of their Hajj, you should try to do the same. Forgive everyone no matter what they have done to you. Visit the sick. Have good relations with people, especially your parents, relatives and neighbors. This would be the best time to re-establish ties of kinship and put barakah in your life.

13. Spread the knowledge

Unfortunately, many Muslims are unaware of the superiority of these days, or are unsure how to make the most of them. Spread the knowledge and multiply your rewards. This will also In sha Allah get you motivated to be foremost in performing good deeds.

The best days of the entire year have almost arrived! Muslims from around the globe will unite to perform one of the greatest forms of worship: Hajj. Make the most of this grand opportunity by drawing nearer to our Creator by performing acts of worship with true sincerity and according to the sunnah.

May Allah  make us understand the greatness of these days and help us perform the best possible deeds with the purest of intentions. Ameen.

Eid ul-Fitr Prayer Times 2015

The Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres and Mosques of London has agreed that Eid al-Fitr will be on Friday 17^th July 2015.

Committee members include: The Islamic Cultural Centre & London Central Mosque, Jamiat Ahle Hadith, Jamiat Ulama of Britain, East London Mosque & London Muslim Centre, Mayfair Mosque, Muslim Welfare House, Al Muntada Al Islami, Finsbury Park Mosque, Al Manaar -Cultural Heritage Centre,Jamiat e Ulama Britain, Markizi Jamiat Ahl-e Hadith, Islamic ShariaCouncil, London Muslim Forum,Muslim Association of Britain, Masjid Al Tawhid, Muslim World League, Brixton Mosque, Islamic Cultural Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland, Croydon Islamic Community Trust


(Please note whilst most mosques will celebrate on Friday there will be a few mosques in UK that will be celebrating Eid on Saturday).
 

Below is just some prayer times for Eid Jammat. Please double check the date and time with the mosque  in case there are any inaccuracies as some mosques will celebrate Eid on Saturday. Those confirmed for Saturday are labled accordingly.

If you have not done so please make sure you pay the zakatul fitr before you pray the Eid Salat!

London

London Central Mosque (Regents Park Mosque, NW8 7RG)

Eid Prayer Times:

1st Prayer: 6:00am - Sh. Khalifa Ezzat
2nd Prayer: 7:00am - Sh. Suleiman Kibuka
3rd Prayer: 8:00am - Sh. Fawzi Seddiqi
4th Prayer: 9:00am - Sh. Wasim Kempson
5th Prayer: 10:00am - Sh. M Abdul Hayy
6th Prayer: 11:00am - Sh.Abdussalam Salih

Website: http://www.iccuk.org/

East London Mosque (Whitechapel Road, E1 1JX)

Eid Prayer Times:
1st Jama’ah 7.30AM
2nd Jama’ah 8.30AM
3rd Jama’ah 9.30AM
4th Jama’ah 10.30AM
5th Jama’ah 11.30AM

Website: http://www.eastlondonmosque.org.uk/

Brick Lane Jamm Masjid (59 Brick Lane, E1 6QL)
Eid Prayer Times: 10am and 11am
Website: http://www.bricklanejammemasjid.co.uk

Holborn Muslim Community Association (33 Brookes Court, Baldwin Gardens, EC1N 7RR)

Eid Prayer Times: 9AM and 10 AM

Limehouse Mosque & Bangladeshi Cultural Centre (Stock Place, Westferry, E14 8AE)
Eid Prayer Times: Awaiting Details
Tel:  0207 719 8066 

Westferry Community Organisation (2 The Quarterdeck, E14 8SJ)
Eid Prayer Times: Awaiting Details

Masjid & Madrasah al-Tawhid (Leyton, E15 2BP)

Eid Prayer Times:  

6:30 am
8:00 am
9:00 am

Website: http://www.masjidtawhid.org/

Qur'ani Murkuz Trust (South Woodford, E18 1ED)

Eid Prayer Times: 
1ST PRAYER 5.20a.m. - Dr Fahim
2nd PRAYER 6.30a.m. - Hafiz Uthman
3rd PRAYER 7.30 a.m. - Dr Saleem Anwar
4th PRAYER 9.30 a.m. - Mahmoud Attiya

Website: http://www.qmtrust.org/

Muslim Cultural Heritage Centre (West London, W10 5YG)

Eid Prayer Times: 6:30, 7:30, 8:30, 9:30am

Website: http://www.almanaar.org.uk/

Hounslow Jamia Masjid & Islamic Centre (367 Wellington Rd, TW4 5HU)

Eid Prayer Times:
1st Jama'at - 7:00AM - Allama Rafique Ahmed Misbahi
2nd Jama'at - 8:30AM - Allama Jafar Bilal Barkati
3rd Jama'at - 9:30AM - Imam Abdul Haq Hashmi
4th Jama'at - 11:00AM - Hafiz Khalil Sultan
Tel: 020 8570 0938

Website: http://www.hounslowmasjid.co.uk/

Hendon Mosque & Islamic Centre (Brent View Road, NW9 7EL)

1st Prayer: 5:30 am Sheikh Yusuf (Arabic / English)
2nd Prayer: 7:00 am Sheikh Shu'ayb (Arabic / English)
3rd Prayer: 8:00 am Hafidh Abdul Mun'em (Arabic / Urdu)
4th Prayer: 9:00 am Sheikh Mohammed al Badry (Arabic / English)
Website: http://www.hendonmosque.co.uk/

Finchley Mosque (Islamic Association of North London, N12 0DA)

Eid Prayer Times:

1st Jamaah 7.00 am
2nd Jamaah 8.00 am
3rd Jamaah 9.00 am
4th Jamaah 10.00 am
Website: http://www.ianl.org.uk/

Muslim Community and Education Centre (Palmers Green, N13 5JL)

Eid Prayer Times: 07:00am, 08:15am,09:30am and 10:45am

Website: http://www.mcec.org.uk/

Masjid E-Quba (North London, Stamford Hill, N16 6AA)
Eid Prayer Times: 5:30am and 7:00am

Website: http://www.masjidequba.org.uk/

Other mosques in Hackney: http://www.masjidequba.org.uk/localmosque.html

Harrow Central Mosque (Station Road, Harrow, HA1 2SQ)
Eid Prayer Times: 7am, 8am, 9am and 10am

Website: http://www.harrowmosque.org.uk/

Rest of UK

Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre (164 Spital, AB24 3JD)

Eid Prayer Times: 9:00AM and 10:30AM

Venue: Eid prayers will take place at the Sports Hall, Beach Leisure Centre, Sea Beach,
Aberdeen AB24 5NR
Brothers and Sisters are requested to bring Individual Prayer Mats.

Website: http://www.aberdeenmosque.org/

Belfast Islamic Centre (Belfast, BT9 6DN)

Eid Prayer Time:
1st Jamaah: 9:00 AM (Arrival & Takbir), Eid Prayer will start at 9:30AM
2nd Jamaah: 10:00 AM (Arrival & Takbir), Eid Prayer will start at 10:45AM

Venue: KING'S HALL Conference Centre, Lisburn Road, Belfast,BT9 6GW, 

T: 02890665225
Website: http://www.belfastislamiccentre.org.uk/

Birmingham Central Mosque (Highgate, B12 0XS)

Eid will be on Saturday, 18 July.  
Eid Prayer Times:
7:00am, 8:00am, 9:00am, 10:00am and 11:00am

Website: http://www.centralmosque.org.uk/

Birmingham - Masjid Hamza (Church Road, B13 9AE)

Eid Prayer Times:

1^st Jamaah at 8am

Urdu bayan will start at 7:30am

2^nd Jamaah at 9am

            English bayan will start at 8:30am

Websiite: http://www.masjidehamza.co.uk/

Blackburn - Jamme Masjid Islamic Cultural Centre (BB1 1JP)
Eid Prayer times: 7:30am
Website: http://www.jaamemasjid.org/

Blackburn - Masjid-e-Anisul Islam (Troy St, BB1 6NY)
Eid Prayer times: Eid  Salaah: Bayan starts at 8:15am and teh Prayer starts at 8:45am
Website: http://www.anisulislam.com/

Other mosques in Blackburn: http://www.jaamemasjid.org/localmasjids.html

Bolton - Taiyabah Masjid (BL1 8HD)
Eid Prayer times: 8:30am.

Website: http://www.taiyabahislamiccentre.org.uk/

Other mosques in Bolton:
http://www.thebcom.org/news/655-eid-ul-fitr-salah-times-in-bolton-2015.html

Cambridge - Abu Bakr Jamia Mosque (Mawson Road, CB1 2DZ)
Eid Prayer Times: Please come in wuzu and bring your prayer mats.
* Early Morning Prayer at 8.00 am on Parker Piece
* Morning Prayer at 9.30 am in Kelsey Kerridge
* Late Prayer at 10.30 am in Kelsey Kerridge
http://www.kelseykerridge.co.uk/

Website: http://www.cambridgemosque.com/

Dundee Central Mosque (DD1 5BZ)
Eid Prayer Times: 8am and 10am
Tel: 01382 220765

Website: http://www.dundeecentralmosque.org.uk/

Edinburgh Central Mosque and Islamic Centre (EH8 9BT)
Eid Prayer times: 5:15 am, 8:30 am and 10:00 am

Website: http://www.edmosque.com

Essex - Al-Ansar Islamic Education Centre (IG3 8TD )

Eid Prayer times:

1st Salat: 7.00am
2nd Salat: 8.00am
3rd Salat: 9.00am

(Facilities for brothers and sisters at all jamaats)

Website: http://www.masjidansar.com/

Exeter Mosque & Cultural Centre (EX4 6PG)

Eid Prayer Times: 1st Jamah: 8.30, 2nd Jamah: 9.30

Website: http://www.exetermosque.org.uk/

Glasgow

Glasgow - Al-Furqan Mosque (G4 9AJ)

The UK Islamic Mission moon committee has in light of clear scientific evidences for the visibility of the new moon (http://astro.ukho.gov.uk/nao/miscellanea/ramadan_2015/eid_al-fitr.html), and have decided that Eid ul Fitr (1st Shawal 1436) will be on Saturday 18th July 2015, insha’Allah. In light of this decision, the UKIM Scotland (Al’Furqan Mosque Glasgow & Airdrie Islamic Centre) will celebrate Eidul Fit’r on 18th July 2015, insha’Allah.
Eid Prayer Times: 7:30am, 8:15am, 9:00am, 9:45am and 10:30am

Website: http://www.alfurqanmosque.com/

Glasgow - Central Mosque (G5 9TA)
Eid will be on Saturday, 18 July. 

Proposed Eid Prayer Times: 6am (Ml Habib ur-Rahman), 8am (Ml Abdul Ghafoor), 10am (Imam TBC) and 11.30am (Ml Ghulam Rasool).

Website: http://www.centralmosque.co.uk/

Eid in Glasgow will be on Saturday, 18 July in all masajid (mosques)
Other mosques in Glasgow celebrating eid on Saturday (taken from Glasgow Muslims on Yahoo): 
V = [V]erified sources

• Glasgow Central Mosque: 6am, 8am, 10am, 11.30 (all English) (men & women in all) (Fajr 4.30) [V]
• Al-Furqan Mosque, 19 Carrington St, Woodlands: 7.30 (Urdu), 8.15 (Urdu), 9am (English), 9.45 (English), 10.30 (Arabic) (men & women in all) [V]
• Madrasa Taleem-ul-Islam, 161 Nithsdale Rd, Pollokshields: 5.30, 8am (all Urdu)
• Madrasah Al-Farooq, 32 Dixon Ave, Govanhill: 7am, 9am [V]
• Madrassa Zia-ul-Quran, 257 Kenmure St, Pollokshields: 8am, 9am, 10am (English), 11.30 (English) (men & women in all) [V]
• Masjid Noor, 79 Forth St, Pollokshields: 6am, 9am, 11am [V]
• Jamia Islamia, 275 Tantallon Rd, Shawlands: 7.30, 8.45, 10am
• Masjid-e-Khazra, 138 Butterbiggins Rd, Govanhill: 7.30, 9am
• Masjid-e-Khazra, 69 Albert Rd, Govanhill: 8.30, 10am
• Madrasat-ul-Madina, 95 Niddrie Rd, Govanhill: 9am, 10am
• Islamic Academy of Scotland, Pollokshields, 24 Maxwell Dr: 10am [V]
• Al-Falaah Academy, Calder St, Govanhill: 7am (English), 9am (Urdu) [V]
• Mena Centre, 83 Lister St, Townhead: 9.30 [V]
• BMACC, Spiers Rd, Bearsden: 8am, 9.15 (men & women in all) [V]
• Andalus, New City Rd, Woodlands: 10am [V]
• Marhaba Welcome Centre, Balmoral St, Whiteinch: 9.45 [V]
• Minhaj ul-Quran, Greenhill Rd, Rutherglen: 8.30, 10am (men & women) [V]
• Woodfarm Education Centre, Burns Grove, Thornliebank: 8am, 10am [V]
• Madni Masjid, Langside Rd, Govanhill: 5.10 (Fajr 4.30) [V]
• ILC, West Hurlet House, Glasgow Rd, Nitshill: 8am, 9.30 [V]
• Daisy Street Neighbourhood Centre, Govanhill: 9.30 [V]

Gloucester - Masjid e Noor (GL1 4LY)

Eid Prayer times: 7:30AM (bayaan in English) -  Eid Jammat: 8:00AM
Fajr Jammat: 4:40AM

Website: http://www.masjidenoor.org.uk/

Ipswich Mosque (32-36 Bond Street, IP4 1JB)
(also known as Ipswich & Suffolk Bangladeshi Muslim Community Centre and Mosque)

Eid Prayer times: 

1ST Jamat 9:00am
2ND Jamat 10:30am

Website: http://www.ipswichmosque.org/

Leeds Grand Mosque (LS6 1SN)

Eid Prayer Times:  7:30am   and 9:30am

Website: http://www.leedsgrandmosque.com/

Leeds Makkah Masjid (LS6 1JY) 

Eid Prayer Times:  Awaiting Details

Website: http://www.makkahmasjid.co.uk/

Other mosques in Leeds:
http://www.makkahmasjid.co.uk/wp/index.php/other-mosques-in-leeds/


Leicester Central Mosque and Islamic Centre (LE2 0JN)
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday 18th July 2015

Eid Prayer times:
Early Salaah 7:00 AM - Leicester Mosque (Sutherland St)
Main Salaah 9:00 AM - Central Mosque (Conduit St)
Late Salaah 10:00 AM - Leicester Mosque (Sutherland St)
Website: http://www.islamiccentre.org/

Leicester - Masjid Umar (Evington Muslim Centre, LE5 5PF)

Eid prayer times:
1st Jammat:
FAJR NAMAZ:4:40am
EID BAYAN: after Fajar
EID NAMAZ: 5:15am

2nd Jammat:
EID BAYAN: 8:45am
EID NAMAZ: 9:30am

Website: http://www.masjid-umar.org/

Liverpool - Al Rahma Mosque (Hatherley Street, L8 2TJ)
Eid prayer times: 6am, 7am and 8am
Tel: 0151-709 2560
Source: http://www.liverpoolmuslimsociety.org.uk
Website: http://www.alrahma-mosque.com/

Maidenhead Mosque (SL6 8AW)
Islamic Trust Maidenhead would like to announce that Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday 18th July inshaAllah.
Eid Prayer Times: 8am, 9am and 10am.
Sisters can join the 10am jamaat using the upstairs hall.
Website: http://www.maidenheadmosque.org/

Manchester Central Mosque (also known as Victoria Park Mosque, M14 5RU) 
Eid ul Fitr will be celebrated on Saturday 18th July inshaAllah.  
Eid Prayer times: 8.00am, 9:00am, 10:00am and 11:00 Am

Ladies can participate in the 11:00am prayers.

Website: http://www.manchestermosque.org/

Manchester - Shahjalal Mosque and Islamic Centre (2 Eileen Grove, Rusholme, M14 5WE)

Eid Prayer times: 8:30am, 9:30am and 10:30am

Website: http://www.shahjalalmosque.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Shahjalal.Mosque.Manchester 

Manchester - Makki Masjid (1 Farrer Road, Longsightm, Manchester, M13 0QX)

Proposed Eid Prayer times:

Urdu 8:15
English 9:15
Arabic 10:15

Website: http://www.makkimasjid.org.uk/

Milton Keynes Jamee Masjid (Duncombe Street MK2 2LY)
Eid Prayer times: 8am and 10am

Tel: 01908 367758
Website: http://www.mkjameemasjid.org/

Other mosques in Milton Keynes: http://www.mkmuslims.org/index.php?p=1_24

Milton Keynes Muslim Association
Eid Prayer times: 7:30am and 8:30am
Location: Woughton Leisure Centre Rainbow Drive MK6 5EJ
Prayer space for men and women

Website: http://www.mkmuslims.org/

Oldham Muslim Centre (Neville Street, OL9 6LD)

Eid Prayer Times: 9am, 10am & 11am
Sister welcome on all three jammats.

Tel: 0161 628 8896

Website: http://www.oldhammuslimcentre.com/

Newcastle Central (Bilal) Mosque (NE4 6SU)
Eid on Saturday
Eid Prayer Times: 8am and 9am

Website: http://www.newcastlecentralmosque.org.uk/

Nuneaton - Nuneaton Masjid (CV11 5RB) 

Eid Prayer times:Fajr Salah - 6:45am
1st Eid Salah - 7:15am
2nd Eid Salah - 8:45am

Website: http://www.nmsuk.org/

Reading - Central Jamme Mosque (Waylen Street, Reading, RG1 7UR)
Eid Prayer Times: 8:00AM, 9:00AM and 10:00AM

Website: http://www.readingmosque.com/

Reading Islamic Centre (South Street RG1 4QU)
Eid Prayer Times:  Awaiting Details
Website: http://www.readingislamiccentre.com/

Sheffield Islamic Centre - Madina Masjid Trust (Wolseley Rd, Sheffield, S8 OZU) 
Celebrating Eid Ul Fitr on Saturday 18 July 2015  
Prayer Timetable: 10am
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Madina-Masjid-Sheffield/163579475567 Website: http://www.madinamasjid.org.uk/

Southampton - Abu Bakr Masjid (Argyle Road, SO14 0BQ)
Eid Prayer Times: 7:00am, 8:30am and10:00am

Website: http://www.abubakrmasjid.net

Southampton Medina Mosque (Compton Walk, SO14 0BH) 
 Eid will be on Saturday 18th July 2015
Eid Prayer Times: Awaiting Details
Website: http://www.medinamosque.org.uk/

Stoke On Trent - Markaz At-Tawheed (Rectory Road, ST1 4PW) Location and Prayer times:Jama’ah @ 9am Hanley park (The Parkway side entrance).
Please Note: if weather is bad then it will be done inside the mosque: 1st Jama’ah @ 8:30am(English) and 2nd Jama’ah @ 9:30am (English)
PLEASE CHECK THE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR UPDATES ON EID MORNING – https://www.facebook.com/MarkazTawheed Website: http://www.markaztawheed.co.uk/

Swansea Mosque, St Helens Road,  Swansea, SA1 4AW

Eid Prayer Times:  Awaiting Details

Website: http://www.swanseamosque.org/

Woking: The Shah Jahan Mosque (149 Oriental Road, Woking GU22 7BA)
Eid on Saturday
Eid Prayer times:  8am and 10am

Website: http://www.shahjahanmosque.org.uk/

Wolverhampton Mosque Trust (197 Waterloo Road, WV1 4RA)
Eid Prayer Times: 
FIRST JAMA’AT
Men ONLY (Upstairs)
7:30 A.M.
Eid Speech will start: 07:00 a.m.
(Kurdish, Urdu, languages)

Eidul – Fitr SECOND JAMA’AT
Men (Downstairs) & Women (Upstairs)
9:30 A.M.
Eid Speech will start: 08:45 a.m.
(English and Urdu languages)

Website: http://www.jamiamasjid.com/

If there are any Eid prayer timetables out there please let me know simply by adding a comment below (no registration required) or email me at info@al-islam.co.uk.

Please ensure you also provide the date the Eid prayer will take place. Jazak'Allah Khair

Happy Eid. May ALLAH (swt) grant all of us happiness and forgiveness.

Ramadan Announcement 2015

Announcement from Central London Mosque (Regents Park Mosque) & East London Mosque:

The Coordination Committee of Major Islamic Centres and Mosques of London have agreed that 1st Ramadan 1436 will be on Thursday 18th June 2015.

Thursday 18th June will be the 1st of Ramadan 1436 Hijri.

The First Taraweeh Prayer will be on Wednesday 17th June after Isha Prayer







We would like to welcome in Ramadan 2015/1436AH. Ramadan Karim! 

We pray everyone has a beneficial and rewarding Ramadan, insha'Allah.

Observing Lailatul-Bara'at

There are many differences in opinion whether we should observe Lailatul-Bara'at also known as Shab-E-Barat, 15th Night of Sha`ban and laylat al-Nisf min Sha'ban (Chapter on the night of the 15th of Sha'ban). I hope the answer below will give everyone a greater understanding of this subject area insha-Allah.
Taken from islamonline

Q: I would like to know if the 15th night of Sha`ban has a special significance and if the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) celebrated it. I would like also to know if there are special prayers or specific invocations recommended during this night.

Answered by Mufti: `Atiyyah Saqr (07/Sep/2006)

Wa `alaykum As-Salamu wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh.
In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

All praise and thanks are due to Allah, and peace and blessings be upon His Messenger.

There is no authentic hadith reported about the 15th night of Sha`ban. The hadiths reported about that night are classified by some scholars as hasan (a hadith which has one reporter in the chain of narrators whose identity is not well known, yet he is not accused of committing great mistakes or lying). Some other scholars have refused these hadiths, calling them unauthentic.

The hadiths considered as hasan are to the effect that it is recommendable to supplicate Almighty Allah during this night and ask Him for forgiveness. But there is no specific supplication reported to be said in this night. Hence, the supplications that some print and distribute among people in some Muslim countries as being recommendable on this night is not correct and has no basis in Shari`ah.

In his response to the question, Sheikh `Atiyyah Saqr, former head of Al-Azhar Fatwa Committee, states:
There are three points to be discussed in handling the question in hand: The first point has to do with whether the 15th night of Sha`ban has a special significance; the second concentrates on whether the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) celebrated this night; the third tackles whether there are special acts to celebrate this night or special supplications to invoke Almighty Allah with.

First, there are some hadiths indicating that the 15th night of Sha`ban is significant. Some scholars classified some of these hadiths as authentic. On the other hand, some other scholars considered them as da`if (weak), yet they hold that these hadiths may be acted upon by him who seeks to get closer to Almighty Allah with additional acts of worship.

Of these hadiths is one that is reported by Imam Ahmad and At-Tabarani to the effect that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Almighty Allah descends to the lowest Heaven on the 15th night of Sha`ban and forgives such number of people that is more than the number of the hairs of the sheep of Banu Kalb (a tribe that has a great number of sheep).” But At-Tirmidhi said that Imam Al-Bukhari classified this hadith as weak.

It was also reported on this subject that `A’ishah, Mother of the Believers, said: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) offered the night vigil Prayer some night, and while he was praying, he prostrated so long that I thought he had passed away, but he lifted his head and finished the Prayer. Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “O `A’ishah (or O Humaira [as he would call her]), have you thought that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) would not give you your right?” I said, “No, by Allah, Allah’s Messenger. But when you stayed prostrating so long, I thought you had passed away.” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) then said, “Do you know what night this is?” I said, “Allah and His Messenger know best.” He (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “This is the 15th night of Sha`ban. Almighty Allah turns towards His servants on the 15th of Sha`ban and forgives those who ask for His forgiveness, grants mercy to those who ask for it, and delays (punishing or bringing to account) the evil people.”
This hadith was reported by Al-Baihaqi on the authority of Al-`Ala’ ibn Al-Harith, one of the successors (At-Tabi`un), which means that this hadith is mursal (reported by a successor immediately on the authenticity of Mother of the Believers or the Prophet himself without having a Companion in between in the chain of reporters). Al-Baihaqi said this is a good mursal hadith.

Ibn Majah also reported with a weak chain of reporters on the authority of `Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “When the 15th night of Sha`ban comes, observe night vigil Prayer during it and fast the following day, for Almighty Allah descends after sunset on that night to the lowest Heaven and says, ‘Is there anyone who seeks My forgiveness and I forgive him (or her)? Is there anyone who is in need to ask Me and I provide for his (or her) needs. Is there anyone who is in pain and seeks My help and I help him (or her)? Is there…? Is there…?’ until the time of dawn.”

Based on these hadiths and others, it may be said that the 15th night of Sha`ban has a special significance. In fact, there is no religious text that stands against this, especially that the merit of the month of Sha`ban as a whole is established.

Usamah ibn Zayd (may Allah be pleased with both of them) was reported to have said that he asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “I have not seen you observe additional fast during any month [other than Ramadan] as you do in Sha`ban?” He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, “This is a month that people usually forget about between Rajab and Ramadan, and it is a month in which people’s deeds are presented to Allah, so I like that my deeds are presented while I am fasting.” (An-Nasa’i)

The second point to be dealt with is whether he (peace and blessings be upon him) celebrated this night. In this regard, it was established that the way he (peace and blessings be upon him) celebrated this month was by fasting during it.

As to whether the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) observed night vigil Prayer on this night, he (peace and blessings be upon him) would regularly observe night vigil Prayers during nights, and observing night vigil Prayer on this night is like doing so during the other nights.

Hence, observing night vigil Prayer on the 15th of Sha`ban may be recommended, as supported by the hadiths reported above, especially the one in which he (peace and blessings be upon him) advised his Companions to observe night vigil Prayer on it and the one reported by `A’ishah to the effect that he (peace and blessings be upon him) observed night vigil Prayer on it. Though these hadiths are weak, they are dependable in seeking to get close to Almighty Allah with additional acts of worship.

This indicates that he (peace and blessings be upon him) celebrated that night in this way individually, not in congregation with his Companions. Neither he (peace and blessings be upon him) nor his Companions (may Allah be pleased with all of them) would offer celebrations on this night as people do nowadays.

The celebrations seen nowadays on this night began in the era of the followers of the righteous predecessors. According to Al-Mawahib Al-Ladduniyyah, vol. 2, by Al-Qastalani, the successors in the Levant, such as Khalid ibn Mi`dan and Makhul would observe further additional acts of worship on the 15th night of Sha`ban, and, hence, people followed them in assuming special significance to this night. It was even said that those followers would follow Israelite reports concerning the merit of this night.

When this was circulated in the Muslim world, controversy aroused concerning the correctness of such a deed. The majority of scholars in Makkah and Madinah then, including `Ata’, Ibn Abi Mulkyah, the followers of Malik, and others, disapproved of such a deed, considering it an innovation in religion.

Al-Qastalani then said that there were two different views among the scholars of the Levant regarding how to celebrate this night.

The first opinion says that it is recommendable that people congregate in mosques to offer night vigil Prayer as a way of celebrating it. Khalid ibn Mi`dan, Luqman ibn `Amir, and others would dress in their best clothes, wear kohl and perfume, and offer night vigil Prayer on this night.

Ishaq ibn Rahawiyah was reported by Harb Al-Karamani to have approved of this opinion saying that observing night vigil Prayer in congregations in mosques on this night is not an innovation.

The second view is to the effect that it is reprehensible that people congregate in mosques especially on this night to offer night vigil Prayer and supplicate in groups, but it is not reprehensible that one offers night vigil Prayer on this night individually. This opinion was held by Al-Awza`i, the Imam of the scholars of the Levant.

Al-Qastalani also tackled in Al-Mawahib Al-Ludaniyah the opinions of Imam Ahmad on the issue. According to him, there is no specific view reported to have been held by Imam Ahmad with regard to celebrating the 15th night of Sha`ban. His opinions in this regard are concluded from the views attributed to him concerning observing night vigil Prayers on the nights of the two `Eids. He had two points of views in this regard. He was reported to have said that observing night vigil Prayers on the nights of the two `Eids is not recommendable, for neither the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) nor his Companions would do so. However, he was also reported to have considered observing night vigil Prayers on these nights as recommendable, for `Abdur-Rahman ibn Zaid ibn Al-Aswad, a successor, would do so. These views may apply also to the case of the 15th night of Sha`ban.

To sum up what Al-Qastalani said on the issue, scholars have differed concerning observing night vigil Prayer on the 15th night of Sha`ban in congregations in mosques: some are for and some are against. Hence, I see that since the issue is controversial, one may follow one of these opinions without showing extreme opposition against the other view.

However, some contemporary scholars see that the reason for celebrating the 15th night of Sha`ban is mainly to commemorate the change of the direction of prayer from Jerusalem to Makkah, not any other reason. But the date of this change is not certain to be Sha`ban 15; the exact date of this event is also controversial among scholars. Anyway, commemorating events also has the legal rulings pertaining to it. I see that there is nothing wrong in commemorating this special event so long as there is nothing wrong committed in this regard and it is done for Almighty Allah’s sake.

The third point to be discussed here has to do with whether there are special supplications to be offered on this night and whether it is lawful to observe the night vigil Prayer then with the intention of concentrating on asking Almighty Allah to prolong one’s life and enrich one.

Offering optional Prayer with the intention of doing so as a means of getting closer to Almighty Allah is wholeheartedly recommendable. Furthermore, it is an act of sunnah to offer supererogatory Prayers in the time between Maghrib and `Isha’ Prayers and after the `Isha’ Prayer. But offering an optional Prayer so that Almighty Allah may prolong one’s life and enrich one has no basis in Shari`ah.

An-Nawawi said in his book Al-Majmu`: Ar-Ragha’ib Prayer, i.e., a 12-rak`ah Prayer between Maghrib and `Isha’ Prayers said to be recommendable in the first Friday of Rajab, and the 100-rak`ah Prayer said to be recommendable on the 15th night of Sha`ban are innovations in religion. Their being mentioned in eminent books like Qut Al-Qulubby Abu Talib Al-Makki and Ihya’ `Ulum Ad-Din by Imam Al-Ghazali should not make people believe that they are really recommendable acts of sunnah. Besides, the hadith mentioning these Prayers is not an authentic one, and the eminent scholars who thought that these Prayers are recommendable are wrong in their judgment in this respect.

Moreover, Sheikh Abu Muhammad Abdur-Rahman ibn Isma`il Al-Maqdisi wrote a great book specially to refute these two hadiths (Al-Azhar Magazine, vol. 2, p. 515).

Concerning offering special supplications on this night, there is also no authentic hadith reported in this respect. What is reported in this regard is `A’ishah’s saying: “I heard him—the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)—saying: ‘O Allah! I seek refuge in Your pardon against Your punishment, I seek refuge in Your pleasure against Your displeasure, and I seek refuge in You against You (Your wrath). Whatever great praises I attribute to You, they cannot stand comparison with the praises You, Almighty, has attributed to Yourself’” (Al-Bayhaqi on the authority of Al-`Ala’ ibn Al-Harith).

The supplication circulated nowadays as recommendable to be offered on this night is: “O Allah, Who has favors unto His servants and no one is to have favor unto Him! O Allah, the Owner of majesty and honor. O Allah, the Owner of wealth and enrichment. There is no god but You, the Supporter of the refugees, the Helper of those who appeal for help, and Granter of security for panic-stricken. O Allah, if You had destined in the Preserved Tablet that I be unhappy, or deprived, or expelled, or poor, I beg Your Pardon, O Allah, to remove with Your grace my unhappiness or deprivation, or expulsion, or poverty.”

There are some other words that have been reported to be included in this supplication. These are “O my Lord! By Your greatest turning towards Your servants on the 15th night of Sha`ban, in which every wise command is decided and made clear, grant me such-and-such ...” This addition is made by Sheikh Ma’ Al-`Aynayn Ash-Shanqiti in his book Na`t Al-Bedayat.

This supplication was not reported to have been said by the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). It was, rather, reported to have been said by `Umar ibn Al-Khattab and `Abdullah ibn Mas`ud (may Allah be pleased with both of them). `Umar was one of the rightly–guided caliphs whose tradition the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered Muslims to hold fast to.

Besides, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered Muslims in another hadith to follow in the footsteps of `Umar ibn Al-Khattab and Abu Bakr As-Siddiq. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) also ordered Muslims to follow the guidance of his Companions in general.

But we are not certain that this supplication was really said by `Umar and Ibn Mas`ud and that it was received with no opposition on part of the other Companions. We are also not certain of the authenticity of what Ibn `Umar and Ibn Mas`ud were reported to have said about the significance of this supplication, namely, “To any servant who offered this supplication Allah granted what he wanted.” (Ibn Abi Shaybah and Ibn Abi Ad-Dunyah)

Anyway, whatever supplication one offers, it should not contradict the beliefs and rulings we are ordered to abide by.

There are two points in this supplication discussed by scholars in detail. The first is regarding one’s asking Almighty Allah to remove one’s bad fortunes from the Preserved Tablet (a record that contains Almighty Allah’s established knowledge about His creation).

Explaining this part of the supplication, scholars said that what is written in the Preserved Tablet is what Almighty Allah has destined for His servants. This includes what is conditional on a certain supplication a servant offers or an act he accomplishes, and includes also what is not conditional, i.e., the decided-upon destinies. Hence, supplications and good deeds benefit one as far as the conditional destinies are concerned, while their effectiveness with regard to the unconditional destinies is manifested only in lessening the burden one may bear in this respect, as said in the supplication “O Allah! I do not ask You to change what You have already destined for me, but I beseech You to lessen its burden on me.” It was also reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Supplications have positive effects on what has already taken place and what has not yet.”

The Companions asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “For what should we work now, for that which has already been destined or that which is yet to come?” He (peace and blessings be upon him) replied, “For that which has already been destined.” The Companions said, “Why should we work then?” He (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “Carry on doing (good) deeds, for everybody will find it easy to do such deeds as will lead him to his destined place for which he has been created.”

In another version of this hadith, the Companions asked the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), “Shall we not depend upon what has been written for us and give up deeds?” He (peace and blessings be upon him) said, “He who is destined to be among the happy (in the Hereafter) will find it easy to do the deeds characteristic of such people, while he who is destined to be among the miserable ones will find it easy to do the deeds characteristic of such people. So carry on doing (good) deeds, for everybody will find it easy to do such deeds as will lead him to his destined place for which he has been created.”

Then he (peace and blessings be upon him) recited Almighty Allah’s words: (As for him who giveth and is dutiful (toward Allah) and believeth in goodness, surely We will ease his way unto the state of ease. But as for him who hoardeth and deemeth himself independent,‏ and disbelieveth in goodness, surely We will ease his way unto adversity. His riches will not save him when he perisheth) (Al-Layl 92: 5-10).

However, according to Al-Alusi and Al-Fakhr Ar-Razi, some scholars did not approve of this explanation of the possibility of removing something from the Preserved Tablet. They say that this may be done in the records that angels write concerning people’s deeds, not in the Preserved Tablet.

The second point discussed by scholars with regard to this supplication is concerning saying that the 15th night of Sha`ban is the night on which every wise command is decided and made clear, quoting this from a Qur’anic verse. This is not right. According to `Ikrimah, he who says so cannot be right at any rate, for the verse referred to here states clearly that the Qur’an was revealed in this night. It is established that the Qur’an was revealed in the Night of Qadr and this night is in the month of Ramadan, not Sha`ban.

There is also a da`if hadith to the effect that the time of death prescribed for one may be postponed from Sha`ban to another Sha`ban to the extent that one might marry and have a child, while his name had been among the dead in the Preserved Tablet (Al-Mawahib Al-Laduaniyyah, vol. 2, p. 260). Though this hadith is da`if, some scholars tried to reconcile between its meaning and the other religious texts that seem to contradict it, saying that what takes place in Sha`ban is copying what is in the Preserved Tablet into the records that angels write, [and therein may occur the change].

But I believe that there is no need for one to resort to such controversial supplications, as there are many other supplications from the Qur’an and the authentic hadiths that one may offer sincerely in one’s prayers.

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Further Reading:

(1) Laylatul Bara'at - muftisays.com

(2) Significance to 15th of Shabaan - askimam.org

(3) The Fiqh of Voluntary (Nafl) Prayers - sunnipath.com
(4) Sha'ban: Merits, Do's, and Dont's - albalagh.net