“Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is?”
[Surah Qadar, Verse 2]
The most blessed night in the Islamic year, which falls on Ramadan, is Laylatul Qadar. It occurs every Ramadan on the odd nights of the last ten days. Laylatul Qadar is the night worship is better than a thousand months, more than eighty-three years.
Keeping this in mind, this blog will delve deeper into the practice of the Prophet PBUH during these nights, what the Prophet Muhammad PBUH said about praying on Laylatul Qadar, and some duas one can learn for the night of Qadar.
Laylatul Qadar In The Quran
Laylatul Qadar is such a significant night for Muslims that Allah SWT singled out a whole chapter in the Quran just for this night. It is called Qadar and is the 97th chapter of the Quran.
Transliteration
Innaa anzalnaahu fee lailatil qadr – Wa maa adraaka ma lailatul qadr – Lailatul qadri khairum min alfee shahr – Tanaz zalul malaa-ikatu war roohu feeha bi izni-rab bihim min kulli amr – Salaamun hiya hattaa mat la’il fajr
Translation
Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Power. – Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is! – The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. – The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by the permission of their Lord, with all decrees. – (The night is) peace until the rising of the dawn.
Praying On The Night Of Qadar
Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet (PBUH) said, “Whoever performs prayers during the Night of Qadr with sincere faith and in the hope of receiving a reward from Allah, all of their past sins will be forgiven.”
[Sahih al-Bukhari 1901]
Since this night is better than a thousand months, praying on this night also has numerous blessings and rewards. It is a night with the potential of countless blessings and ensures that the believers end their Ramadan engaged in worship and remembrance of their Lord. Considering this, there are a lot of ways Muslims can pray tonight. This can include dua, salah, reading the Quran, etc.
Dua Of The Prophet PBUH For Laylatul Qadar
Aishah narrated that she asked the Messenger of Allah, “What should I say in my supplication if I encounter Laylatul-Qadr?” He replied, “Say: ‘O Allah, You are the Most Forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me.'”
[Sunan Ibn Majah 3850]
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Transliteration
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
Translation
O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me
Other Duas For Laylatul Qadar
“Supplication is a form of worship.” He then recited: “And your Lord said, ‘Invoke Me, and I will answer you.'”
[Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3372]
Making dua, especially in Ramadan and on Layalatul Qadar, is highly encouraged because Allah SWT loves those who supplicate to him. Dua is a way to connect with the Lord and strengthen our relationship with him because he is the only one who can change our duas into reality. Below are some short and simple duas one can ask Allah SWT.
Dua 01
“اللهم آتنا في الدنيا حسنة، وفي الآخرة حسنة، وقنا عذاب النار
Transliteration
Rabbana atina fid dunya hasanatan wa fil Aakhirati hasanatan waqina ‘adhaban-nar.
Translation
Our Lord! Give unto us in the world that which is good and in the Hereafter that which is good, and guard us against the doom of fire.
Reference
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) frequently recited a supplication that goes: “O our Lord! Grant us goodness in this world and goodness in the hereafter, and protect us from the torment of the fire
Dua 02
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الهُدَى وَ التُّقَى وَ العَفَافَ وَ الغِنَى
Transliteration:
Allāhumma Innī As’aluka al-Hudā Wat-Tuqā Wal-Afāfa Wal-Ghinā
Translation
O Allah. I beg of Thee the right guidance, safeguard against evils, chastity, and freedom from want.
Reference
Abdullah said the Prophet (PBUH) used to pray: “O Allah. I beg of Thee the right guidance, safeguard against evils, chastity and freedom from want.”
Other Actions One Can Perform On Laylatul Qadar
Offering Voluntary Prayers
Voluntary prayers hold a significant position in Islam, and Muslims are highly encouraged to perform these prayers in their everyday lives as they bring one closer to Islam and ensure that a Muslim develops a relationship with Islam that isn’t just based on obligatory actions. And since Laylatul Qadar is better than a thousand months, worshipping this night weighs heavily on the scale. Here are some voluntary prayers one can offer on the last odd nights of Ramadan.
- Salatul Toba (The Prayer of Repentance)
- Salatul Shukr (The Prayer of Gratitude)
- Salatul Hajat (The Prayer of Need)
Engaging In Dhikr
The Prophet mentioned, “Shall I tell you about the best of your actions, the most virtuous in the eyes of your Lord, the one that elevates you the most in rank, and is more beneficial than spending gold and silver? It is even better than confronting your enemies and engaging in battle against them. The response from the people was, ‘Yes, please tell us.’ He replied, ‘It is the remembrance of Allah [Most High].‘
[Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3377]
Engaging in dhikr (remembrance) is an action that brings you closer to Allah SWT. Doing dhikr and pondering the meanings can help one reflect on themselves while understanding the true essence of Ramadan. A Muslim can recite astaghfar, or short phrases such as ‘Alhumdullilah’ or ‘SubhanAllah’ to engage in dhikr and spend their night collecting blessings from Allah SWT.
Sadaqah
In Surah Al-Hadid, verse 18, Allah states that “certainly, those men and women who give charity and lend to Allah a good loan, will have it multiplied for them and they will have an honorable reward.”
Throughout the history of Islam, sadaqah has always been emphasized as one of the most favorable actions a Muslim can perform. Giving sadaqah is a barrier to calamities and helps lessen one’s love of material possessions. Giving sadaqah doesn’t only have to include money; it can consist of other things such as food, clothes, or things that can help a person in need.
Sending Blessings Upon The Prophet PBUH
Abdullah bin Abi Talhah narrates from his father that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) came one day with a joyful expression. He said, “Jibril visited me and shared a wonderful message: ‘O Muhammad, wouldn’t you be pleased to know that whenever someone from your Ummah sends blessings upon you, I will send blessings upon that person ten times? And whenever someone sends greetings to you, I will send greetings to that person ten times as well?'”
[Sunan an-Nasa’i 1295]
Sending blessings upon the Prophet PBUH is a highly rewarding action emphasized through numerous hadiths. One should engage in this action as much as possible, especially on the odd nights of Ramadan, because if the action coincides with the night of Qadar, its reward is greatly multiplied and weighs heavily on the scale.
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