بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
شروع اللہ کے نام سے جو بڑا مہربان نہایت رحم والا ہے
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
Shabe Barat Dua: Powerful Prayers for Forgiveness, Mercy & Blessings on the Night of Barat
Shabe Barat, also known as the Night of Forgiveness or Laylat al-Bara’ah, falls on the 15th night of Sha’ban in the Islamic calendar. Millions of Muslims around the world, especially in South Asia and beyond, turn to Allah with sincere Shabe Barat dua seeking forgiveness, mercy, protection from hardship, and blessings for the year ahead.
This night offers a beautiful opportunity to reflect, repent, and ask for what truly matters. Below you’ll find easy-to-understand explanations, authentic duas, and simple guidance to make the most of this blessed night.
What is Shabe Barat and Why Does It Matter?
Shabe Barat means “Night of Freedom” or “Night of Deliverance.” Many traditions hold that on this night Allah looks upon His creation with mercy, forgives sins, and decides matters for the coming year.
While scholars differ on some specific rituals (some consider them innovations), sincere dua, Quran recitation, and seeking forgiveness are universally encouraged on any night — and especially powerful on this one.
Best Shabe Barat Duas (with Meaning & Beautiful Display)
Here are the most commonly recited and beloved duas for this night. Recite them slowly, with full attention, after any nafl prayer or in the last part of the night.
1. Dua for Personal Forgiveness
Dua for Forgiveness
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
O Allah, You are the Most Forgiving and You love to forgive, so forgive me.
2. Dua for Parents & All Believers
Dua for Family & Ummah
اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي وَلِوَالِدَيَّ وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَالْمُؤْمِنَاتِ
Allahummaghfir li wa liwalidayya wa lil mu’minina wal mu’minat
O Allah, forgive me, my parents, and all believing men and women.
3. Dua-e-Nisf Sha’ban (The Famous Comprehensive Dua)
Dua-e-Nisf Sha’ban
اللَّهُمَّ يَا ذَا الْمَنِّ وَلَا يُمَنُّ عَلَيْهِ، يَا ذَا الْجَلَالِ وَالْإِكْرَامِ، يَا ذَا الطَّوْلِ وَالْإِنْعَامِ، لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا أَنْتَ ظَهْرَ اللَّاجِئِينَ وَجَارَ الْمُسْتَجِيرِينَ وَأَمَانَ الْخَائِفِينَ…
(Full dua continues — commonly recited after reading Surah Yaseen or in the last third of the night)
O Allah, if You have written me as wretched, deprived, or with restricted provision in the Preserved Tablet, then erase it… and write me as happy, provided, and successful in good deeds.
How to Recite These Duas for Maximum Benefit
- Perform 2–4 rak’at nafl prayer first (any simple nafl is fine).
- Sit in the same place and recite the duas slowly.
- Raise your hands, cry if you can, and ask for whatever you need — health, rizq, marriage, children, guidance, or the well-being of your family.
- End with Durood Shareef and say Ameen.
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For more inspiration and to learn the pronunciation, watch this beautiful and emotional recitation specially made for the Night of Forgiveness:
Final Thoughts
Shabe Barat is not about special lights or sweets alone — it is about a clean heart and sincere connection with Allah. Make dua from the bottom of your heart, forgive others, and trust that Allah’s mercy is greater than any sin.
May Allah accept all your Shabe Barat duas, forgive us all, and write good things for every one of us in the coming year. Ameen.
