While there are various versions, the most widely recognized is a heartfelt prayer for mercy and the renewal of one's destiny. English Meaning of the Supplication:
Below is the full text with transliteration and English translation. dua e nisf shaban
| Aspect | Details | |--------|---------| | | Iqbal al-A’mal by Sayyid ibn Tawus (d. 664 AH) and Misbah al-Mutahajjid by Shaykh al-Tusi. | | Chain of Narration ( Sanad ) | No continuous, sahih (authentic) chain to the Imams exists. It is considered Mursal (a gap in transmission) by most Shia scholars. | | Religious Standing | Recommended ( mustahab ) due to the virtue of the night, not because the specific wording is proven to be directly from the Imam. Many scholars say: "Recite it for the meaning, not as binding sunnah ." | | Sunni View | The dua is not found in Sunni primary sources (Sahih al-Bukhari, Muslim, etc.). Sunni scholars generally consider specific prescribed litanies for the 15th of Sha’ban as unsubstantiated innovations ( bid’ah ), while acknowledging the night itself can be prayed in general voluntary worship. | While there are various versions, the most widely
The is a powerful supplication recited on the 15th night of the Islamic month of Shaban, a night widely known as Shab-e-Barat or Laylat al-Nisf min Shaban . This "Night of Salvation" is spiritually significant as it is believed to be the time when Allah (SWT) decrees the destiny, sustenance, and lifespan of His creation for the coming year. The Essence and Significance of the Dua 664 AH) and Misbah al-Mutahajjid by Shaykh al-Tusi