Fussing Over the 15th of Sha‘ban
The 15th night of Sha‘ban has, for a time, become a source of much controversy and argument. Does the night have merit and can it be singled-out with extra prayers and acts of devotion, or is doing so a bid‘ah? Abu Aaliyah addresses the issue and cites a number of classical authorities. He points to the distinction between what scholars have said about the specific Prayer of mid-Sha‘ban, and between general prayers in mid-Sha‘ban. A much needed and insightful read.
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