Laylatul Qadr, also known as the Night of Power, is one of the holiest nights in Islam. It is believed to be the night on which the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.
Laylatul Qadr falls on one of the odd-numbered nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. The exact date is not known, but it is most commonly observed on the 27th night of Ramadan.
Muslims spend Laylatul Qadr in prayer and worship. They recite the Quran, pray special night prayers (tarawih), and make supplications (duas). Many Muslims also stay up all night in vigil.
Laylatul Qadr is a time of great spiritual significance. It is a night of forgiveness, mercy, and blessings. Muslims believe that on this night, Allah’s mercy is multiplied and that prayers are more likely to be answered.
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There are many signs that are said to indicate the night of Laylatul Qadr. These include:
- The sky is clear and calm.
- The moon is full and bright.
- The wind is gentle and fragrant.
- The believer feels a sense of peace and tranquility.
Muslims believe that Laylatul Qadr is a better than a thousand months. It is a night of opportunity to gain a lifetime of rewards.
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Here are some ways to prepare for Laylatul Qadr:
- Make a sincere intention to spend the night in prayer and worship.
- Purify your heart and mind by seeking forgiveness from Allah.
- Bathe and wear clean clothes.
- Prepare a special meal to break your fast.
- Go to the mosque early to find a good spot.
- Recite the Quran, pray tarawih, and make duas.
- Stay up all night in vigil, if possible.
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Laylatul Qadr is a special night of blessings and forgiveness. Make the most of it by spending it in prayer and worship.
The dua (prayer) will be said during the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr) and is sought out within the last ten nights of Ramadan.
اَللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفْوٌ تٌحِبٌّ العَفْوَ فَأَعْفَوْ عَنِّي
Allahumma Innaka Aafuwon Tuhibu AlAaffwa FAafu Aanni
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Oh Allah! You are the most generous. You love to forgive; therefore, I beg you to forgive me.
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