Tag: Laylat al-Qadr
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What is Lailatul Qadar?
Lailatul Qadar (Arabic: لیلة القدر), the Night of Power, Night of Value, the Night of Decree or Night of Measures, is the anniversary of two very important dates in Islam that occurred in the month of Ramadan. We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power: And what will explain to thee what…
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Signs of Lailatul Qadar
Among the signs of Lailatul Qadar is that it is a serene, quiet, shining night, neither hot nor cold but the temperate would be as if a moon is shining clear; it lasts until the break of the dawn. Rain may fall either during the night or during the day of that night. Abu Huraira…
Seeking for Lailatul Qadar
The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) taught this following du’a (supplication) to his wife Aisha for Lailatul Qadr. A night such as Lailatul Qadar was not granted to any ummah (religious community) before the Muslims. Only the ummah of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) were favoured with a night of huge reward. One reason this was granted was…
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Religious Importance of Lailatul Qadar
Lailatul Qadar is of religious importance as it is based on Qur’an 97:1-5. The verses cited regard the Night as better than a thousand months (83 years and 4 months). The whole month of Ramadan is a period of spiritual training wherein believers devote much of their time to fasting, praying, reciting the Qur’an, remembering…
Blessings of Lailatul Qadar
Lailatul Qadar is full of blessings, because the Noble Qur’an descended on this night, which leads one who clings to it to the path of honour and nobility, and raises him to the summit of distinction and everlasting life. The Qur’an is peace in itself. It distinguishes between the good and evil and shows to…