Dua is the essence of all virtuous days and nights in Islam, including Shab e Barat, Shab e Qadr, Arafah, etc.
In fact, Dua is the essence of Ibadat.
This is why you should spend a large portion of your time in Dua during Shab e Barat.
But what should you ask Allah in Dua? Confused? No problem.
In this article, we’ll tell you seven beautiful Duas for the night of Nisf e Shaban. These are authentic Duas from Hadith and will help you make the most of this night.
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- Read: What is Shab e Barat and Its Status In Islam?
- Read: Shab e Barat Nawafil And Ibadat
- Read: Shab e Barat Fasting | Kya Roza Rakhna Sunnat Hai?
Shab e Barat Ki Dua | Is There A Special Prayer For Nisf Shaban?
Although there’s no specific Dua in hadith for Shab e Barat, it is generally encouraged to make as much dua on this night as possible.
So, after offering Nawafil and reciting the Holy Quran, you can ask Allah Taala for any Duas mentioned in Hadith.
Some Duas have been repeatedly mentioned in different Hadith for specific purposes. You can read them this night as well.
Plus, once you ask all the Hadith Duas you remember, pray in your own language, as Allah SWT understands everything and wants His servants to speak to him directly.
7 Best Duas To Ask Allah In Shab e Barat
Here are a few Duas mentioned in Hadith for various goals and needs. Perform Wazu, offer 2 Rakat Salatul Hajat, and ask these Duas in Shab e Barat, and Insha Allah, Allah Taala would grant them to you.
Howver, before every Dua, it is recommended to read Durood Sharif, as it increases the chances of acceptance.
Dua #1: Forgiveness/Maghfirat
اللْهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
English
O Allah! You are the most merciful, You love forgiving (your servants), so forgive me.
Urdu/Hindi
Aay Allah! Ap Boht Muaaf Farmanay Walay Hain, Muaafi Ko Pasand Kartay Hain, Mujhe Muaaf Farma Dijiye
Dua #2: Rizq, Financial Well-Being, Qarz/Debt
The Dua for paying off debt is mentioned in several hadith.
اللهم اكْفِنِي بِحَلَالِكَ عن حَرَامِكَ ، وَأَغْنِنِي بِفَضْلِكَ عَمَّنْ سِوَاكَ
English Translation
O Allah! Grant me Halal sufficiently and protect me from Haram, and make me independent of everyone except You by Your grace.”
Urdu/Hindi Tarjuma
Aay Allah! Mujhe Halal Rozi Ata Farma Aur Haram Se Bacha Aur Apnay Fazal Se Apnay Siwa Sab Se Bay Nyaz Kar Day.
Dua #3: Marriage/Rishta
رَبَّنَا هَبْ لَنَا مِنْ أَزْوَاجِنَا وَذُرِّيَّاتِنَا قُرَّةَ أَعْيُنٍ وَاجْعَلْنَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ إِمَامًا
English Translation
O My Lord! Grant us spouses and offsprings who will be the comfort of our eyes, and give us (the grace) to lead the righteous.
Urdu/Hindi Tarjuma
Aay Hamaray Rab! Hamay Hamari Biwio Aur Aulad Ki Taraf Se Aanko Ki Thandak Ata Farma, Aur Hamay Parhaizgaro Ka Imam Bana
Dua #4: Pregnancy/Conceiving/Aulad
رَبِّ هَبْ لِى مِن لَّدُنكَ ذُرِّيَّةً طَيِّبَةً ۖ إِنَّكَ سَمِيعُ ٱلدُّعَآءِ
English Translation
O Allah, My Sustainer! Grant me from Yourself a good offspring. Indeed, You are the hearer of supplications
Urdu/Hindi Tarjuma
Aay Hamaray Rab! Hamay Apne Paas Se Paakiza Aulaad Ata Farma. Bay Shak Tu Duao Ka Sunnay Wala Hai
Dua #5: The Best Of Both Worlds (Aafyat)
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْعَفْوَ وَالْعَافِيَةَ فِي دِينِي وَدُنْيَايَ وَأَهْلِي، وَمَالِي
English Translation
O My Lord! Grant us the best of this world and the hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of hellfire.
O Allah! I ask You for forgiveness and well-being in my religion, worldly affairs, family, and wealth.
Urdu/Hindi Tarjuma
Aay Mere Rab! Mujhe Dunya Bhi Achi Ata Farma Aur Akhirat Bhi Achi Ata Farma, Aur Azab e Jahannum Se Bacha
Aay Allah! Main Apse Sawal Karta Hu Apki Muaafi Ka Aur Aafyat Ka Apne Dunyawi Umoor Main, Deen Main, Ehl o Ayal Main, Aur Maal Main.
Dua #6: Hidayat And Allah’s Love
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ وَالْعَمَلَ الَّذِي يُبَلِّغُنِي حُبَّكَ اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْ حُبَّكَ أَحَبَّ إِلَىَّ مِنْ نَفْسِي وَأَهْلِي وَمِنَ الْمَاءِ الْبَارِدِ
English Translation
O Allah! I ask You for Your Love, and the Love of those who Love You, and the Love of the actions that help attain Your Love. O Allah! Grant me Your Love more than the Love for myself, my family, and chilled water (in thirst).
Urdu/Hindi Tarjuma
Aay Allah! May apse apki Muhabbaat ka sawal karta hu, aur un logo ki muhabbat jin se aap muhabbat kartay hain, aur un aamaal ki muhabbat jo apki muhabbat ke husool ka zarya hain.
Dua #7: Health & Wellness
اللّٰھُمَّ اَنِّی اَسَؑلُکَ اِیماناََ دائماََ، و یقیناََ صادِقاََ، و دیناََ قَیِّماََ، و رزقاََ واسِعاََ، و صحَّتاََ کاملاََ، و اسئلکَ العافیۃ مِن کُلّیِ بَلِیَّۃِِ، و اسلئلک تمام العافیۃ، و اسئلک دوام العافیۃ، و اسلئک شُکراََ علی العافیۃ، و اسئلک غنٰی عنِ النَّاس
English Translation
O Allah! I ask you for lasting faith, and sincerity in belief, and strength in religion, and a comfortable living, and complete health, and I ask you for prosperity and protection from all turbulence and I ask you for complete well-being, and I ask you for lasting well-being, and I ask you to be thankful for my well-being, and ask you to be independent of all people.
Urdu/Hindi Tarjuma
Aay Allah! Main ap se sawal karta hu hamesha rehne walay eeman ka, aur ikhlaas ke sath yaqeen ka, aur mazbooti ke sath deen par qaim rehne ka, aur kushada rizq ka, aur kamil sehat ka, aur har bala se apki aafyat ka sawal karta hu, aur apse sawal karta mukammal aafyat ka, aur sawal karta hu hamesha rehne wali aafyat ka, aur sawal karta hu us aafyat par shukr karnay ka, aur sawal karta hu logo se bay niaz rehnay ka.
Don’t Forget This Dua In Shab e Barat
Apart from the the duas we have shared so far, here’s obne dua that covers everything. Remember it by heart and repeatedly ask Allah SWT for this dua in Shab e Barat and at all other times.
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّا نَسْأَلُكَ مِنْ خَيْرِ مَا سَأَلَكَ مِنْهُ نَبِيُّكَ مُحَمَّدٌ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ، وَنَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّ مَا اسْتَعَاذَ مِنْهُ نَبِيُّكَ مُحَمَّدٌ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ، وَأَنْتَ المُسْتَعَانُ، وَعَلَيْكَ البَلَاغُ، وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ
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English Translation
O Allah! I ask You for all the goodness that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ asked You for, and seek Your refuge from all the evils that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ sought Your refuge from. And You are the One to whom one turns for help and You are the One who brings it about. There is no power nor strength except by Allah,
Urdu/Hindi Tarjuma
Aay Allah! Main ap se sawal karta hu har us khair ka jiska sawal apse Rasoolullah ﷺ ne kia, aur main apki panah mangta huhar us shar se jis se Rasoolullahﷺ ne apki panah mangi. Aur ap hi se mada talab ki ja sakti hai aur ap hi matloob tak pohnchanay walay hain. Ginah se bachnay aur neki karnay ki taqat sirf Allah hi ki tofeeq se hai.
May Allah SWT accept all these prayers for me, you, and all the Muslim Ummah.