President, PM greet nation on occasion of Shab-e-Barat

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif greeted the nation and the Muslim Ummah on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat.

President Asif Ali Zardari has said that Shab-e-Barat is one of the most blessed nights of the Islamic calendar that offers believers a precious opportunity for repentance, self-accountability and turning sincerely towards Allah.

In a message to the nation on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, the president said the sacred night, observed on the 15th of Sha’ban, is regarded as a night of mercy, forgiveness and divine decisions. Citing religious scholars, he noted that it is a night in which Allah Almighty grants forgiveness, mercy and salvation to His servants.

The president said Shab-e-Barat reminds believers of Allah’s boundless mercy, compassion and kindness, and calls upon them to critically review their deeds, seek forgiveness with sincerity and reform their individual and collective lives in accordance with the principles of righteousness and piety.

He said Islam teaches patience, forgiveness, compassion and mutual empathy, and Shab-e-Barat provides a practical opportunity to adopt these noble values. The night, he added, inspires believers to feel remorse over past shortcomings and commit themselves to choosing a better and more righteous path for the future.

The president urged citizens to fully benefit from the blessings of Shab-e-Barat by respecting the rights of others, promoting peace, tolerance and harmony in society, and playing a positive and constructive role in the country’s development, stability and prosperity.

President Zardari said Shab-e-Barat conveys a message of hope, reform and unity. He said the occasion offers an opportunity to renew the resolve to rise above personal interests and prioritize national interest and collective welfare.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion of Shab-e-Barat, extended heartfelt greetings to Muslims in Pakistan and across the world, calling the blessed night a profound opportunity for introspection, repentance, and spiritual renewal.

In his message, issued by the Prime Minister’s Office, the prime minister said that the sacred night offers believers a chance to review their deeds, seek forgiveness for conscious and unconscious shortcomings, and purify their hearts and souls. He emphasized that Shab-e-Barat is a night of Allah Almighty’s boundless mercy, blessings, and forgiveness, enabling Muslims to draw closer to their Creator.

The prime minister noted that the spiritual significance of Shab-e-Barat revitalizes faith and reinforces the values of obedience to Allah, sincerity in actions, and heartfelt repentance. He said the night inspires Muslims to reform their individual and collective lives by adopting righteousness, piety, and moral integrity as guiding principles.

Calling for reflection beyond personal conduct, Prime Minister Shehbaz urged the nation to use the occasion not only for individual spiritual purification but also for collective self-accountability as a people. He stressed the importance of following the exemplary teachings of Islam to promote kindness, compassion, justice, fairness, and other positive social values in society.

The prime minister also appealed to the nation to offer special prayers during the blessed night for Pakistan’s peace, stability, unity, and prosperity. He expressed hope that, through collective prayers and constructive efforts, the country would continue to progress towards harmony, development, and well-being.