29/03/2024
What is Laylat-al-Qadr?
Laylat-al-Qadr is otherwise known as the Night of Power and is considered to be the Islamic calendar’s Holiest eve. During this night, Angel Jibril revealed the Holy Qur'an’s first verses to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This night falls within Ramadan’s final 10 days, and although the exact date is unidentified, it is commonly thought of as the Holy month’s 27th day.
What is the date of Laylatul Qadr 2024?
The exact day and date of Laylatul Qadr 2024 are unknown. However, there is a general consensus that it is one of the odd-numbered nights of the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. According to a Hadith on Laylatul Qadr, Prophet Muhammad asked people to “Seek it in the last ten days, on the odd nights.” Because of this belief, the last 10 days of the auspicious month of Ramadan are considered even more sacred.
A particular sect of the Muslim community considers the last five odd nights of Ramadan, that is, 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th, to be significant and insist on the importance of the night before the 27th. While, the other sect, 19th, 21st, and 23rd are crucial, where 23rd is considered the most sacred.
Things to do on Laylatul Qadr:
If you wish to seek the favour of the merciful Allah, here is what to do on Laylatul Qadr.
1. Offer duas or supplications
2. Attend Dua in Masjid
3. Recite the holy Quran
4. Perform Sadaqah or Charity
Laylatul Qadr Benefits
Muslims believe that the night of Laylatul Qadr is unlike any other night. The rewards that one can earn on this night cannot be equated with the ones you will get throughout your life. The Holy Qur’an (97:5)
What is the Laylatul Qadr dua?
Laylatul Qadr dua is an important supplication that holds immense potential for Allah’s chosen blessings and rewards. Here is the dua that one must recite on the Night of Power.
Dua: Allahumma innaka Afuwwun [Karimun ] tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee
Translation: O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, [Generous,] You love pardon, so pardon me.
May Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive our shortcomings and accept our acts of Ibadah Ameen🤲🏻