Eid Al-Mab’ath : The 27th of Rajab

The 27^th of Rajab is a historic day in Islamic history, marking the day that The Prophet (saww) received his first revelation and was commanded by Allah (swt) to start his prophetic mission and propagation of Islam. This event is called Mabath and is celebrated as Eid Al-Mabath. 

Prophet Muhammad (saww) was 40 years old when his Prophetic mission as Allah’s (swt) final messenger began. Rasoolallah (saww) was in Cave Hira on Mount Noor (Jabal al-Noor) when Angel Jibraeel (Gabriel) revealed the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq from the Holy Qur’an. 
“Read (Proclaim!) In the Name of your Lord Who created. Created man, out of a clot (of congealed blood). Read (Proclaim), and your Lord is the Most Generous—Who taught by the Pen—Taught man that which he knew not.” (Surah Al-Alaq, verse 1 to 5) 

From here, the Be’tha of The Holy Prophet (saww) began. 

The Moan of Shaitan 

Imam Ali (as) is reported to have said, “I heard the moan of Shaitan when the revelation descended on him (saww). I said, ‘O Prophet of Allah (saww), what is this moan?’ and he (saww) replied, ‘This is Shaitan who has lost all hope of being worshipped. O Ali (as), you see all that I see and you hear all that I hear, except that you are not a Prophet, but you are a vicegerent and you are surely on (the path of) virtue.’” (Nahjul Balagha, sermon 192) 

Eid Al-Mab’ath and Betha 

Mab’ath (مَبْعَث) and Be’tha (بَعْثَة) both derive from the word Ba’atha (بَعَثَ), which means “to send forth”, “to raise”, or “to resurrect”. 

Mab’ath means “the time of being sent forth” and refers to the day that Rasoolallah’s (saww) mission started. Be’tha means the act or process of being sent and refers to the act of send Prophet Muhammad (saww) to spread the message of Islam. 

Tanzil vs. Inzal 

There are two types of revelation: Tanzil (تَنْزِيل) and Inzal (إِنْزَال). Tanzil refers to the gradual revelation of Qur’anic verses that took place over 23 years which started of the Day of Mab’ath. 

Inzal refers to the complete revelation of the Holy Qur’an that took place on Laylatul Qadr (the Night of Power). 

A’amal for Laylatul Mabath 

For Laylatul Mab’ath (the Night of Mab’ath), the following a’amal are recommended: 

1. Performing ghusl. 

2. Before midnight, reciting 12 raka’at of prayers split into 2 raka’at each (i.e. 6 prayers with 2 raka’at each). After Surah Al-Fatiha, any chapter from #47 (Surah Muhammad) till #114 (Surah An-Nas) can be recited. 

3. After completing the prayers, reciting the following 7 times each: 

1. Surah Al-Fatiha 

2. Surah Al-Falaq 

3. Surah An-Nas 

4. Surah Al-Ikhlas 

5. Surah Al-Kafirun 

6. Surah Al-Qadr 

7. Ayatul Kursi (Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 255 to 257) 

4. Reciting the following dua: https://www.duas.org/rajab/27rajab.gif 

5. Reciting the ziyarat of Imam Ali (as): https://www.duas.org/mobile/ziyarat-imam-ali-27-rajab.html 

A’amal for Yaumul Mabath 

For Yaumul Mab’ath (Eid Al-Mab’ath), the following a’amal are recommended: 

1. Performing ghusl. 

2. Fasting on this blessed day. 

3. Reciting salawat frequently throughout the day: 
   اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمَّدٍ 
   O Allah (swt), (please) bless Muhammad (saww) and the Family of Muhammad (as). 

4. Reciting the ziyarat of The Holy Prophet (saww) 

5. Reciting the same ziyarat of Imam Ali (as) as recited during Laylatul Mab’ath 

6. Reciting 12 raka’at of prayers split into 2 raka’at each (i.e. 6 prayers with 2 raka’at each). After Surah Al-Fatiha, any surah can be recited. 

7. Reciting the dua found on page 2 

The Day of Mab’ath (Eid Al-Mab’ath) is an important day, giving us the opportunity for spiritual revival during this season of worship so that we can be better servants of Allah (swt). If we take advantage of these opportunities, we can understand the status of the Ahlul Bayt (as) better and prepare ourselves for the Awaited Saviour, Imam Mahdi (ajtfs). 

May Allah (swt) bless Prophet Muhammad (saww), his pure family (as), and all the believers on this blessed occasion.