Laylut Al Qadr, or the Night of Power falls on
the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. We strive arduously throughout
the last ten days hoping that one of the nights will coincide with the Night of
Power.

Laylut Al Qadr, is embraced not only for its
mathematical power but also for its divine revelation. It commemorates the
night during which Allah, subhana wa talla, revealed a full surah, Soorat Al-
Qadr [97:1-5] and the 3 rd to the 6 th verses of Soorat Al-Dukhan, salla Allahu
Alahi wa sallam.

The soorah, Soorat Al- Qadr, was revealed in
Mecca and its central theme is honoring the revelation of the Holy Qur’an. The
night is so full of holiness that even the angels in the heavens see it as
worthy of witnessing.

It is reported by Abi Hatim, Al Wahidi, and
Mujahid, that the Messenger, salla Allahu alahi wa sallam, spoke of a man
amongst the Israelites who devoted a thousand years of his life to the worship
of Allah.

The Companions were amazed yet saddened because
they knew that they could not attain such a level of devotion. So Allah,
subhana wa talla, through His mercy, informed them of the Night of Power which
is equivalent to a thousand months. 

The word power, Al-Qadr , has several
implications and meanings, which help deliver a better understanding of the
word, hence the night. Qadr means having power over something just as the
Creator has power over his creation.

It also means excellence and high esteem because
this Night is highly esteemed. Qadr also means to maintain, appoint, assign, or
decree an order. On this night, Allah, subhana wa talla informs the angels of
His commands and orders for the universe.

The concept of Al Qada Wa Qadar, the fifth
article of faith, relates to this topic and means that Allah has decreed or
preordained all that a human being will do with his free will.

Qadr also implies measurement in that, all the
events in the world will coincide with what Allah has decreed in exact
measurement. Allah, subhana wa talla, says in his Holy Book: “Verily, all
things have We created in proportion and measure.” (Al-Qur`an, 54:49)

This is also the night of honor and prestige
which a faithful servant is rewarded with. All his or her good deeds will be
multiplied through the mercy of Allah.

Yet the night remains concealed from us, in good
wisdom, for the following reasons: Allah conceals many things not just Laylut
Al Qadr. He conceals his pleasure from us when we perform good deeds so that we
continue to strive in the way of Allah. He conceals His wrath from us when we
commit sins so that we may try to abstain from them. He conceals the time of
His acceptance of our supplication so that we strive in all our supplications
and the time of death is also hidden so that we become more conscious of him
and double our efforts all the time.

Allah, subhana wa tallah, has concealed the date
of the Night of Power so that believers continue to strive relentlessly
throughout the month, seeking the pleasure of thier Lord.

Although we can’t determine the exact date,
there is evidence that the nigh falls on the last ten days of Ramadan,
specifically on the odd numbered nights. As reported by Bukhari, the Messenger
of Allah, sala Allahu alahi wa sallam said: “Seek it on the odd nights of
the last ten days of Ramadan.”

In yet another hadith by Ibn Umar, radiua Allahu
anhu, some of the companions saw the night in a dream occurring in the last
seven nights. Responding to this, the Messenger of Allah, sala Allahu alahi wa
sallam, told them, “I see your dreams coincide on the last seven, whoever
wants to seek it should do so in the last seven.” (Agreed upon)

In Muslim’s report, the Prophet, sala Allahu
alahi wa sallam, said, “Seek the night in the last ten days, and if any of
you is weak, or can’t observe it, he should not miss the remaining seven
days.” In Hadith by Ubayy bin Ka’ab, radiua Allahu anhu, he said: “By
Allah, I know which night it is. It is the night the Messenger commanded us to
observe, the night of the 27th.” (Ahmed/Tirmidhi)

The variation of the dates, as indicated by
various ahadith, leads us to conclude that no one knows for sure what night is
the Night of Power. The night also seems to shift from one year to the next. It
may occur on the 27 th in one year, followed by the 29 th in the subsequent
year, etc. “Seek it on the twenty-ninth; it may be on the twenty-seventh,
or on the twenty-fifth,” reports Al-Bukhari.

Its strongly recommended to seek the night and
spend it in sincere devotion to the Most High. A believer should strive through
performing sunnah prayers (Tahajud), reciting the Holy Qur’an and invoking
supplications. Charitable acts have multiplied wieght and morality should be at
its peak.

In a hadith related by Abu Hurairah, radiua
Allahu anhu, the Messenger of Allah, sala Allahu alahi wa sallam, said:
“He who spends the night in prayer on the Night of Power, as a sign of His
faith, and seeking rewards from Allah, his previous sins will be
forgiven.” (Bukhari/Muslim) This hadith indicates that whether a person is
aware of the night or not, Allah will forgive him his past sins.


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Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that Rasool
Allah peace be upon him said, “Look for Lailat-Ul-Qadr in the odd nights
of the last ten days of Ramadhan.” (Bukhari)

Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that as much
Rasool Allah peace be upon him tried (Ibadat) in the last Ashra (ten days) of
Ramadhan, did not try in any of the Ashra.” (Muslim)

Hazrat Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that I asked
Rasool Allah peace be upon him, “If I find Lailatul Qadar then what should
I do? HE peace be upon him said, recite this Dua.”ALLAH HUMMA INNAKA
A’FUVUN TOHIB BUL AFVA FA’AFU ANNI” (Tirmidhi)

Dear visitors, please take advantage of this
night, from sunset till sunrise. Offer nawafil (prayers), recite QUR’AAN, do
repent (Istaghfar), and Pray for pardon, recite many many Salawat (Darood
Sharif & Salaam) and make benediction (Dua’as).

1) Pray 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2
cycles of 2 raka’ each).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA recite Surah
QADR (Inna anzalna .. )once and Surah IKHLAS (Qul-hu-wal-lah..) once. After
completion recite SALAAT-O-SALAAM (Durood Sharif) seventy (70) times.
Benefit: Insha Allah, Angels will pray for
forgivenss for that person.

2) Offer 2 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t)
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
QADR once and Surah IKHLAS three times. After completion of this salah, recite
any Astaghfar seventy times.
Astaghfar: “Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub
A’laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem” OR “Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min
Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh”
Benefit: Effective for forgivness of sins.

3) In this night (21st), recite Surah QADR 21
times.

1) Offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2
sets of 2 raka’ each)
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
QADR once and Surah IKHLAS three times.
Benefit: Effective for forgivness of sins.

2) Offer 8 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) (4
sets of 2 raka’ each)
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
QADR and Surah IKHLAS once. After completion of this salah (namaaz) recite the
third kalima (Kalima Tamjeed) 70 times. After that, plead to Allah Almighty for
forgiveness of sins.
Kalima Tamjeed: “Subhan Allahi Wal Hamdu
Lillahi Wa La ilaaha illal laho Walla Hu Akbar.Wala Haowla Wala Quwwata illa
Billa Hil Aliyil Azeem”. 

3) In the 23rd night recite Surah YAASEEN once
and Surah RAHMAAN once. 

1) In this night offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer
(raka’t) (2 sets of 2 raka’ each)
After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR one time
and Surah IKHLAS five times in each raka’. After completion of this salat
recite the first Kalima Tayyab 100 times. Kalima Tayyab: “Laa ilaaha illal
Laho Mohammadur Rasoolullah”. 

2) Offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) (2
sets of 2 raka’ each)
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
QADR three times and Surah IKHLAS three times. After completion of this salah,
recite any Astaghfar 70 times.
Astaghfar: “Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub
A’laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem” OR “Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min
Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh”
Benefit: This salat is good for the pardoning of
sins. 

3.Offer two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
QADR once and Surah IKHLAS fifteen times. After Salat, recite the second Kalima
(Kalima-e-Shahaadat) 70 times.
Kalima Shahadat: “Ashadu Anlaa ilaaha illal
Lahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Mohammadan Abduhu Wa Rasoolohu”. 

4) Recite Surah Dukhan. Allah Willing
(Insha’Allah) they will be granted freedom from the punishment of grave. 

5) Recite Surah Fath seven times. Beneficial for
the fulfillment of desires and wishes. 

1) In the 27th night, pray 12 cycles of ritual
prayer (raka’) (3 set of 4 raka’ each)
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
QADR once and Surah IIKHLAS fifteen times. After salah recite any Astaghfar 70
times.
Astaghfar: “Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub
A’laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem” OR “Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min
Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh”
Benefit: Inhsa Allah, Allah tala will give sawab
equal to Ibadah of Ambiya Karam’s (Messengers of Allah) Ibadah.

2) Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA recite Surah
QADR 3 times and Surah IKHLAS 27 times, and plead to Allah for the forgiveness
of sins.
Benefit: Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), the Allah
Almighty will forgive all their previous sins.

3) Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2
sets of 2 raka’ each).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
TAKAASUR once and Surah IKHLAS three times.
Benefit: Whoever offers this salah, they will be
saved from hardship at the time of death, and Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), they
will be freed from the punishment of the grave.

4) Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka’, after Surahh FATIHA, recite Surah
IKHLAS seven times and after salah recite this seventy times:
“ASTAGHFIRUL LAA HAL AZEEMAL LAZEE LAA
ILAAHA ILLA HUWAL HAIY YUL QAYYOOMU WA ATOOBU ILAIH”
Benefit: Before the person gets up from the
praying area, Allah Almighty will pardon them and their parents, and Allah
Almighty will Command the angels to adorn the Paradise for them and it is said
that they will not die until they see the blessings (ne’mat) of Paradise with
their own eyes.

5) Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
ALAM’NASHRAH once, Surah IKHLAS three times and after salah, recite Surah QADR
27 times.
Benefit: Effecive for unlimited Sawab of Ibadah.

6) Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (1
set of 4 raka’).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA’ recite Surah
QADR three times and Surah IKHLAS fifty times and after completion of this
salah (namaaz), recite this once in prostration (sajdah):
“SUBHAAN ALLAAHI WAL HAMDU LILLAAHI WALAA
ILAAHA ILLAL LAAHU WALLAA HU AKBAR”
Benefit: After that whatever wish one may have,
either worldly or religious, may be pleased. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), their
supplication will be fulfilled.

7) In this night, recite Surah Mulk 7 times. It
is good for freeing from punishment.

1) Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2
sets of 2 raka’ each).
In every raka’, after Surah FATIHA recite Surah
QADR once and Surahh IKHLAS three times. After salah, recite Surah ALAM’NASHRAH
70 times.
Benefit: Efective for the completion of Imaan.

2) Offer four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
(2 sets of 2 raka’ each).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah
QADR once and Surah IKHLAS five times. After salah, recite SALAAT-O-SALAAM
(Darood Sharif) 100 times.
Benefit: Effective for forgiveness of sins.

3) Recite Surah WAAQIAH seven times. Beneficial
for increase in Rizq.

In any night of RAMAZAN-UL-MUBARAK, after
taraavih recite Surah QADR seven times. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), the one
who does so, will be saved from all troubles and afflictions.