In the 30 days together with nights of the holy month of Ramadhan, at that place is ane significant night used to live eagerly awaited by the Prophet (SAW) in addition to his companions.
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THE NIGHT OF POWER
It is known every bit the Laylatul Qadr or translated every bit the Night of Power. This detail dark has an of import history attached to it because it was the start fourth dimension ever Jibreel (AS), the angel of Allah (SWT) sent the starting time revelation of Qur’an. The beginning poetry was pronounced inwards a cave on Jabal Nur, the Mountain of Light.[1] Prior to this fourth dimension, the final holy volume was Bible, sent to Isa AS, who is the son of Maryam AS.
The importance of that night is mentioned in the Qur’an,
We sent it (Qur’an) down on a blessed Night. Verily, We are ever warning. Therein (inwards that Night) is decreed every thing of ordainment. Amran (i.e. a command or this Qur’an or His Decree of every affair) from Us. Verily, We are e’er sending (the Messenger) (As) a Mercy from your Lord. [Ad-Dukhaan 44: iii-6] [two]
POINTS OF SIGNIFICANCE ON LAYLATUL QADR
There are important reasons why Laylatul Qadr is considered as the Night of Power. This chosen night has its own historical significance together with a powerful touch on fifty-fifty until now, later years of the Prophet’s (SAW) passing. As Muslims, we are to follow the deeds of the Prophet (SAW) inward any means that we tin can. The Prophet (SAW) doubled his efforts on the terminal x nights of Ramadhan inward the hope of finding Laylatul Qadr. This should live exemplary to us because fifty-fifty a man who is promised the highest home in the Paradise still had the conclusion to rest up all night together with worship Allah (SWT).
Laylatul Qadr is a gift from the Almighty. Thus, it is mutual courtesy to accept as well as cherish it. If you offer someone a gift and he turned it downwardly, how would yous experience? Hence, nosotros need to appreciate in addition to value the significance of the Night of Power. Let us consider these points to add together more to our knowledge on Laylatul Qadr.
- Allah (SWT) had chosen the night of Laylatul Qadr to disclose the first verses of Qur’an to the Prophet (SAW).
As stated to a higher place, inward the poesy of Ad-Dukhaan 44: three-half-dozen, the Qur’an was outset reveal to the Prophet (SAW) on a nighttime of Ramadhan as well as it is now the just connectedness left we hold with him.
- Praying on the Night of Power is better than a G months.
The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is amend than a chiliad months [Surat Al Qadr: iii] [iii]
A G months is equivalent to more than than eighty years of praying. Considering the life span of human nowadays, it is real unlikely that someone volition get to live past that age together with still standing strong to pray. Even more to be in praying in addition to worshipping position all mean solar day long.
- The sins of those who pray on this dark will live forgiven.
It was narrated from Abu Hurairah RA that the Prophet (SAW) said:
Whoever spends the dark of Lailatul Qadr inwards prayer out of religion as well as inwards the hope of advantage, volition be forgiven his previous sins.[4]
None of us is perfect too all of us had, at some point listened to shaytan. By showing Him your dedication to stay upward all night and bow downwards for forgiveness, it would be the best form of taubah[v] a servant can offer to His Master.
LOOKING FOR SIGNS OF LAYLATUL QADR
There was no clear indication of when the nighttime really is. We know, however, that it is going to be on ane of the concluding 10 nights of Ramadhan. Aisha (RA) had conveyed her experience inwards watching the Prophet (SAW) getting fix for the occasion.
When the last ten days of Ramadhan begins, he would tighten his waist belt, significant will work harder together with pray the entire dark, in addition to would wake his family for the prayers. [Bukhari] [six]
As the ummah of the Prophet (SAW), nosotros should follow his doings. Not only will nosotros acquire the advantage for praying on the Night of Power but also for taking later on the footsteps of the Prophet (SAW). The advantage is twice over, In Sha Allah.
From the highlighted Hadiths, in that location are few indications that the night is indeed the Night of Power. Among the signs are-
- The Moon: Abu Hurairah (RA) had mentioned:
We were talking about Laylatul-Qadr inward the presence of the Messenger of Allah (SAW) too he said: He who amongst you lot remembers (the dark) when the moon arose and it was similar a slice of plate? [vii]
Some scholars had said that it is the terminal part of Ramadhan and so the moon looks like one-half of a plate. If yous tin spot a half moon on that night, it power live the awaited Night of Power.
- The serenity of the nighttime: Ubadah Ibn As-Saamit(RA) narrated that the Prophet (SAW) said:
The Night of Decree is a clear in addition to shining nighttime equally if in that location were a vivid moon inwards it. It is calm and serenity. It is neither cold nor hot and no shooting stars are thrown inwards it till the morn. [Ahmad] [8]
The dark is static. You tin can feel the peace as well as tranquillity in addition to these feelings tin can motivate y’all to pray and worship Allah (SWT) more than. Just similar the Tahajud prayers where you get to converse with Him, Laylatul Qadr is meant to live serenity because it is a appointment between Allah (SWT) together with His retainer, without interruptions.
- The sunrise the 24-hour interval later on Laylatul Qadr and does non hold whatsoever ray: From Ubayy (RA), who said:
That the Prophet (SAW)said: On the morn next Laylatul-Qadr the sun rises not having whatever rays, as if it were a brass dish, until it rises upward. [Muslim, Abu Dawud, Tirmithi too Ibn Majah] [nine]
Even though the Sun will rise like any other twenty-four hour period but the ray is exceptionally not that blazing. In fact, it was more than like the dark before, placidity, serene too calm.
- An odd number of the nights: Salim reported on the dominance of his father that a somebody saw Laylatul Qadr on the 27th (of Ramadan). Thereupon the Prophet (SAW) said:
I see that your dreams concord regarding the last x (nights of Ramadan). So seek it on an strange number (of these x nights).
It is known that Allah (SWT) is a unmarried in addition to an indivisible entity. The Prophet (SAW) made the same argument near Allah (SWT) loves of indivisibility when he said:
Allah has 90-nine names, one hundred less i, whoever comprehends them all volition come in Paradise, too He is Indivisible and loves that which is indivisible. [Sahih al-Bukhari together with Sahih Muslim] [10]
PLAN TO GET THE MOST OUT OF THIS NIGHT OF POWER
There is no guarantee we will soundless be living to come across the side by side Ramadhan. Therefore, whatever historic period nosotros are at this twelvemonth, brand a plan to include this inward our ‘Things To Do’ list. Here are some lists that y’all tin follow inward club to educate yourself for Laylatul Qadr.
- Consume Sunnah Foods of the Prophet (SAW): It can live dates, figs, honey or barley.[xi] There are clinically proven to give yous free energy and this will assist you lot to rest upwards all dark. Most of us are working during the mean solar day, so we demand nutrient that tin sustain our energy. Vitamins could help besides.
- Sleep early on[12], preferably later Taraweeh: The Prophet (SAW) used to tell his companions to retire to bed early on inward society to wake upward for additional prayers inward the wee hours. By doing this, you will have got plenty residual and tin be more than focused during the prayers.
- Read a lot of articles related to Laylatul Qadr: This will give you lot an insight of the Night of Power. When yous consider for yourself the benefits that it brings yous, y’all will be motivated to get through the nighttime. There will be a tug of state of war to stay awake when everybody else is sleeping soundly. So, yous demand all the motivation yous tin can acquire.
- Set the alert as well as remind each other, family unit in addition to friends: It is best if yous can remain inward the circle of people. This way you can remind each other in addition to give wake upwards calls to everyone in the loop. You will also be motivated seeing that all the others are competing to reap the benefits of Laylatul Qadr too this will take y’all directly to your prayer mat.
- Keep praying in addition to worshipping: Allah (SWT) So go on doing what y’all are doing and start begging for forgiveness. You tin can shout all your ticker out. As The Forgiver, He will sure enough answer your prayers because He knows that His servants are prone to making mistakes. We are all human in addition to nosotros were built that way. Allah (SWT) knows.
THE RECOMMENDED DU’A
Since we already know the significance together with importance of Laylatul Qadr, what do we do then on this Night of Power? It is advisable if yous increase your efforts inwards praying in addition to worshipping starting from the terminal x days of Ramadhan. Hopefully, past and then, nosotros already had the practice for the yesteryear 20 nights.
- It is narrated past Hazrat Aisha (RA) that she asked Allah’s Messenger (SAW):
O Messenger of Allah! (SAW) If I knew which dark is Laylatul-Qadr, what should I say during it?” The Prophet (SAW) advised her to recite: “Allahumma innaka `afuwwun tuh.ibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee. Translation: O Allah! You are forgiving, and you lot love forgiveness. So forgive me. [Tirmidhi] [13]
This is the dua taught by the Prophet (SAW) to Aisha (RA) for us to recite on that night. We are to forget our worldly problems together with focus on repentance so that we as well volition live rewarded with a special place in the Paradise. Apart from that, grip your prayer beads tightly together with say “Astaghfirullah” repeatedly until the dawn comes. Hopefully, Allah (SWT) accepts all of our prayers as well as past being humbly remorseful, He volition forgive all the sins that nosotros had e’er committed.
- You tin can do I’tikaf inwards the mosque.[xiv] This will live a appointment between y’all together with Allah (SAW). Spend more than time performing extra prayers, reciting too understanding the Qur’an and call back Him all the time.
- It can also live a family unit action. Bring all your family unit members together to attend terawih[xv] together with rest inward the mosque until dawn to increment focus towards admiring Allah (SWT).
It is vital to indicate out here that fifty-fifty though Laylatul Qadr happens at dark, yous should also intensify your skillful deeds during the twenty-four hour period. Try to detect ways to contribute and do some charity. Holding the door open for an elderberry or offering to aid to carry his things will also acquire you some rewarding points. Insha Allah.
Ask And I Shall Give
Laylatul Qadr is a nighttime for us to await forrad to. The serenity, peace too calmness of the night volition give solace to our heart. Allah (SWT) is The Pardoner, The Effacer together with The Forgiver. Prepare to reap all the benefits from this Night of Power. We desire the same thing, to be forgiven for our sins in addition to to be rewarded with a home inward the Paradise. All we have to do is ask. This is evident past what He mentioned inward the Qur’an, “Ask too I shall give.”
*Although careful considerations in addition to due diligence had been taken past the author to insert merely Hadiths that are purely authentic, just Allah (SWT) knows best too all praises are to Him. Any inconsistencies or incorrect quotes of Hadiths are purely the mistakes of the writer solitary.
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[two] https://www.alquranclasses.com/the-significance-of-lailatul-qadr/
[three] http://www.alukah.cyberspace/web/alqseer/0/40827/
[4] http://www.islamcan.com/islamic-articles/how-to-reap-the-rewards-of-lailatul-qadr.shtml
[five] http://www.islaam.org/tasawwuf/Tasa_41.htm
[vi] http://hadithoftheday.com/laylatul-qadr-worship-design-to-maximise-the-terminal-10-nights-of-ramadan/
[vii] http://muslimmatters.org/2015/07/10/2-authentic-signs-during-laylatul-qadr/
[8] http://www.islamweb.net/emainpage/index.php?page=showfatwa&Option=FatwaId&Id=83532
[9] http://www.islamcan.com/islamic-articles/lailatul-qadr.shtml
[10] http://en.islamtoday.cyberspace/artshow-428-4722.htm
[eleven] https://islampeace1.wordpress.com/2012/09/29/12-foods-which-prophet-muhammad-pbuh-liked-together with-their-benefits/
[12] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3183634/
[thirteen] http://www.qurantutor.com/blog/preparing-searching-for-the-dark-of-qadar-shab-e-qadar-in-ramadan/
[14] https://www.soundvision.com/article/xvi-things-yous-tin can-do-on-the-dark-of-power-inward-ramadan
[15] Ibid.