The Dallas Islamic Center celebrated the Blessed Mubarak night “Berat Night ” in the holy three months on July 15th, 2011. Program started with the recitation of Quran by Mr.Nihat Yesil  and Theologian Mr.Erkan Kurt  talked about meaning and importance of  the Night. Program is ended with prayer and iftar dinner is served afterwards.

Berat Night: Night of the Emancipation, this Holy Night occurs on the 15th of Sha’ban. It is during this great month that Allah Almighty takes the account of His creation. This month should not go unnoticed. The Holy Prophet (may Peace and Blessings be upon him) would fast most of this month and after sunset on Laylat al-Bara’at. If there is anyone who seeks forgiveness or if there is anyone who is in need or if there is anyone in pain and seeks help the time between sunset and sunrise on the Night of the Emancipation is recommended to ask for forgiveness; provision; healing and help. Prophet Muhammad (SAV) was fasting in the month of Shaban especially during the days when the night of Berat was near. As a response to those who asked him why he was doing so, Rasulullah (SAV) said: ” The deeds are presented to Allah (SWT) in this month and I would like to have my deeds presented to Him when I am fasting.”

In Qur’an, in surah ad-Dukhan, the verses 1 through 5 read as:

” Ha Mim. I swear by the Book that makes things clear; Surely We sent it down during a blessed night surely We are ever warning; Therein every wise affair is made distinct; As a command from Our presence. We are ever sending.”