What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Laylat al-Qadr is the sacred night that occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadan and is better than a thousand months. Its merit is mentioned in the Qur'an in a dedicated surah.
Verses from Surah Al-Qadr
«Indeed, We sent it [i.e., the Qur’ān] down during the Night of Decree. And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit [i.e., Gabriel] descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.»
(Qur'an, Surah Al-Qadr, verses 1-5)
From these verses we learn that worship, supplication and charity on Laylat al-Qadr are more rewarding than 1000 months (about 83 years).
When is Laylat al-Qadr?
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:
"Search for Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan."
(Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith no. 2017)
The odd nights are: 21, 23, 25, 27, 29. Most scholars view the 27th night as the most likely.
Acts of worship on Laylat al-Qadr
- Reciting the Qur'an
- Performing the night prayer (tahajjud)
- Dhikr and tasbih
- Istighfar (seeking forgiveness)
- Giving charity
- Making abundant du'a
The supplication of Laylat al-Qadr
Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked the Prophet (peace be upon him): "O Messenger of Allah, what should I say if I meet Laylat al-Qadr?" He replied:
"Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun, tuhibbu al-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni — O Allah, You are All-Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me."
(Sunan at-Tirmidhi, hadith no. 3513; Sunan Ibn Majah, hadith no. 3850)
The merit of Laylat al-Qadr
"Whoever stands for prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and in hope of reward, his past sins will be forgiven."
(Sahih al-Bukhari, hadith no. 1901; Sahih Muslim, hadith no. 760)
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