Misconceptions about the 15th of Sha’baan
Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) used to say, when beginning a khutbah (sermon): “… The best of speech is the Book of Allah and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad. The worst of things are those which are newly-invented, and every innovation is a going astray…” [1] Here are some of the misconceptions regarding the fifteenth of Sha’baan. Humbly request all to read them with a sincere heart and an open-mind, one which is willing to accept the truth when it is presented to it. Misconception #1: The night of the 15th of Sha’baan should be singled out for worship, prayer, etc. Clarification: Our best example and role model is the Prophet (peace be upon him) and he never, ever singled out this night for worship or qiyaam nor did his Sahaba (may Allāh be pleased with them all). Shaykh Ibn Baaz (may Allāh have mercy upon him) said: “There is no saheeh hadeeth concerning the night of the fifteenth of Sha’baan. All the ahaadeeth that have been narrated conce...