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However, narrations have carried may recommended acts to be carried out at this night: First : To keep vigil during the night, it is reported from the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his household) thus: “Whoever stays up on the night of the Eid and the middle night of Shaban to worship, his heart shall not perish on the day all hearts perish!” Second : It is highly recommended to bathe oneself at this night, for this act decreases the punishment on one’s sins.

Third : It is highly recommended to imitate Imam ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn Zayn al- Abidin (a.s) who used to spend this whole night with acts of worship, prayers, supplications, invocations and prayers for forgiveness. A Hadith has confirmed that as for one who spends this whole night with acts of worship, his heart will not die when other hearts die. Fourth : It is recommended to recite 100 times ‘Astaghfirullah’ with attention to seeking forgiveness.

Fifth : Recitation of Dua e Kumayl taught by Imam Ali (a.s) to Hazrat Kumayl on 15th Sha’ban (Check Mafatih al-Jinan for details). Sixth : Observation of Salaat Ja’far e Tayyar as narrated by Sheikh al-Ṭūsī from Imam al-Riḍā (a.s). Check Mafatih al-Jinan for details. Imam Ja`far al-Sadiq (a.s): “If you have a significant request and you want it to be granted, you may offer this prayer, say this supplication, and implore Almighty Allah to respond to you.

If you do, it will be granted, Allah willing.” Seventh : It is highly recommended to visit the tomb of Imam al-Husayn (a.s). As a matter of fact, this is the most favorable act on this night. It also brings about forgiveness of one’s sins. If you desire that 124,000 Prophets shake hands with you, you may visit the holy tomb of Imam al-Husayn (a.s) on this night.

NOTE: One who performs this Ziyarah is expected to win the reward of one Hajj and one Umrah. Eighth : It is recommended to recite the special Salawat reported from Imam ‘Ali ibn al-Husayn al-Sajjad (i.e.