7 Beautiful Things about
Laylat-ul-Qadar
According to the Quran, Lailat-ul-Qadr is better than a thousand months. This means that any good deed done on
this night is equal to doing that same good deed for a thousand months, or
approximately 83 years and 4 months. This is a great opportunity for Muslims to
increase their good deeds and seek the reward of Allah.
The exact date of Lailat ul Qadr is
not known, but it is believed to occur during the last ten days of Ramadan,
particularly on odd-numbered nights such as the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th
night. Muslims are encouraged to spend all the last ten nights of Ramadan in
worship and devotion, seeking the mercy and blessings of Allah.
3-It was the night when the Quran was revealed
According to Islamic tradition,
the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) on
Lailatul Qadr. This is why the night is considered so important and why Muslims
spend the night reciting and studying the Quran. It is a time for reflection
and contemplation on the message of the Quran and its relevance to our lives.
4-The angels descend to the earth on
this night
According to Islamic belief, the
angels descend to the earth on Lailat ul Qadr, bringing with them blessings and
peace. This is a time when the spiritual realm and the physical realm are
believed to be closer together. Muslims believe that by engaging in acts of
worship and devotion on this night, they can connect with the spiritual realm
and seek the blessings and mercy of Allah.
5- It is a night of forgiveness
On Lailatul Qadr, Allah's mercy
and forgiveness are particularly abundant. Muslims seek forgiveness for their
sins and ask for Allah's blessings and guidance. It is a time for
self-reflection and self-improvement, as Muslims strive to become better
versions of themselves and seek forgiveness for their mistakes and
shortcomings.
6-It is a night of prayer and
supplication
Muslims spend the night in prayer
and supplication, seeking Allah's mercy and blessings. They also ask for
forgiveness for their sins and pray for their loved ones and the wider
community. It is a time for making sincere dua (supplication) and seeking the
guidance and blessings of Allah. Muslims believe that by engaging in acts of
worship and devotion on this night, they can purify their hearts and souls and
strengthen their connection with Allah.
7-It is a night of great rewards
Any good deed done on Lailat ul
Qadr is believed to be greatly rewarded by Allah. Muslims are encouraged to
give charity, perform acts of kindness, and seek forgiveness on this blessed
night. It is a time for doing good deeds and seeking the reward of Allah.
Muslims believe that by engaging in acts of worship and devotion on this night,
they can earn the reward of a lifetime and seek Allah's mercy and blessings.