Question:
I want to know the authenticity of this particular saying of Tabi’i Khalid ibn Ma’dan (rahimahullah) who said:
“There are five particular nights in a whole year, whosoever spends these nights in worship with intention of gaining virtues and believing [in its promised virtues], Allah will grant him entrance into Jannah
1. The first night of Rajab (worships in the night and fasts during the day for all)
2) The 15th night of Sha’ban
3 and 4) Both nights of ‘Eid (fasting the day preceding these nights or some versions state ‘Does not fast the next day’)
5. The night of ‘Ashura.’
Answer:
Imam Abu Muhammad Hasan ibn Muhammad Al Khallal (Demise: 439 A.H) has recorded this statement of Khalid ibn Ma’dan (rahimahullah).
(Fadailu Shahri Rajab: 17. Also see: Al Badrul Munir, vol. 5 pg. 40 and At Talkhisul Habir, vol. 3 pg. 1072)
The narration is suitable to quote.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
