Fifteenth Sha‘ban

His attention toward His servants. That’s why one should engage in remembrance and worship throughout the night.” The most important act on this night is istighfar (seeking forgiveness). As shown in the Prophet’s dua, every person should examine themselves, admit their mistakes, seek forgiveness, and make a firm promise to stay away from sin in the future. God’s mercy and rewards are granted on this night. But as mentioned in the Hadith, this is for the obedient— not for those who persist in disobedience. True hope in God’s mercy is only for those who are willing to abandon wrongdoing. Certain sins block a person from this mercy. Even on this special night, one may be deprived if involved in these sins: shirk (associating partners with God), hatred and jealousy in the heart, disobedience to parents, drinking alcohol, etc. It is necessary to stay away from such actions to receive the blessings of this night. Everything has its manners. Similarly, 15 Sha‘ban has its etiquettes, and only the one who observes these etiquettes will truly benefit from this night. All India Radio, New Delhi, 19 February 1992