Every Muslim around the world waits the whole year to observe the holy month of Ramadan. This month is when the doors of heaven are opened and all Satan is chained.
This month is the opportunity for all Muslims around the world to have mercy and forgiveness from Allah. And Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny” is the most spiritually significant in the entire Islamic year with its great blessings and holiness.
So if you want to know more about Laylatul Qadr and how to observe this special night in Ramadan, keep reading this article.
Why Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny” is so important?
Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny” is the night on which the Archangel Gabriel Peace be upon him descended on a middle-aged man meditating in a little cavern on the Mountain of Hira’ and demanded that the man recite a verse from God All Mighty “Read in the Name of Your Lord who created” Quran 96 Al Alak.
Thus starting the message of Islam. The man was the dear Prophet Mohammed Peace be upon him. It’s a night that all the Gates to the Heavens open and blessings and forgiveness are granted to worshippers who spend the night in prayer and reciting the Quran.
It is very important, in it, any act of worship done for the sake of Allah will be as doing it for 1000 years, in it sins are forgiven, in it, the Qur’an was completely revealed to the Prophet P.B.U.H.
The religious significance of Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny”
1. It was the night the Quran was revealed to the noble Prophet of Allah P.B.U.H as a divine guide to humanity.
2. This night according to the Quran is a blessed night that is superior to a thousand months. In other words, the acts of worship done on this single night of Ramadan are superior to the worship done in a thousand months.
3. It is the night of decree and destiny. It is the period when the decree or destiny of the creatures is made and finalized by God for the year. Thus, it is an opportunity for those who keep the night to get their desires favorably fulfilled by Allah.
4. According to a report, this night is the period when those who shall be destined for the year’s pilgrimage to Mecca shall be determined by Allah. Thus, it is a very great period to solicit anything from Allah.
5. It is the night of forgiveness and superabundant blessings. In the night, twice the number of those servants of God forgiven in the last twenty days will be forgiven.
What time of Laylat Alkadr “the night of Destiny”?
Nobody knows which night of Ramadan is the desired Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny”; some Hadith texts say that it is one of the final ten nights of any Ramadan month.
But another Hadith specifies the odd nights out of those ten nights whereas another Hadith says that it is sort of a “ shifting” night, one year it could be the 21st of Ramadan for instance.
Whereas the next year it might shift to the 27th of that Ramadhan. Muslims seek this night every Ramadan staying awake( partially or in a wholesome way) reciting, contemplating, supplicating, and praying to Allah asking for his bliss, pardoning, and help. They keep the night alive in both genders including kids.
How should we observe Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny”?
Laylat AlQaisiis the most vitreous night all over the year, so every Muslim should work hard and avoid missing the blessings of this night. In this concern, many Muslims wonder about the best way to observe the night of Laylat al-qadr. So here are the best Acts of worship on this blessing night.
- Reading the Quran the whole night
It is desirable to revive Laylat AlQadr by praying and reciting the Quran by doing tahajjud in it. As whoever performs it will have Allah’s promise to reward it, and sincerely seeking its reward in it, not with the intent of hypocrisy or anything else, will be promised forgiveness for his past sins.
Also, you can perform the night prayer with two Rakats, like the prophet Muhammad peace and blessings be upon him.
- Pray more in Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny”
It is recommended for those who want to celebrate Laylat AlQadr to do a lot of praying and supplications. Also, it is beneficial for the believer to be keen to pray on Laylat alkadr “the night of destiny”.
As it is the night in which the destinies of the whole year are written, so ask Allah for forgiveness and wellness in this world and the Hereafter, for nothing is equal to wellness, and the Prophet’s prayers and peace be upon him advised us to ask Allah for forgiveness and wellness in this world and the Hereafter.
- Doing good deeds in Laylat Alkadr “the night of destiny”
Making a good deed is recommended on this night, as this good is not equal to the good in a thousand months, and a good deed on the Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. Among the good deeds on these nights:
- Make sure to perform the obligatory duties and the Sunnah.
- breaking the fasting of the needy by inviting them and by preparing food or buying it and sending it to them, so the Muslims will receive a great reward for such acts.
- Make sure to recite the morning and evening remembrances.
The objective of laylat al qadr nights ” the Night of Destiny” is to constantly remember God and be in a state of awareness of his supremacy. It is a special night that God has designed for us to earn extra credit. It is a great blessing and as believers, we need to make the most of this opportunity.
