""Laylat al-Qadr""

Identity and Meaning of Shab-e-Qadr

"Laylat al-Qadr (Arabic: ليلة القدر) is literally known as the" "Night of Glory" "or the" "Night of Destiny."

"Laylatul" means night, and "qadr" means dignity, honor, or taqdeer (destiny).

The Quran also refers to this night as Laylat al-Mubarak (the blessed night) (Surah Ad-Dukhan: 3).

The Qur'an declares:

"Verily, I have revealed this (Qur'an) in the Night of Power. Are you a night owl? Thousand Nights is the best." (Surah al-Qadr 1-3).

Historical background:

The beginning of the Qur'an,

The first ohi in the cave of Hera

On the 27th night of the month of Ramadan in 610 AD, the first revelation was made to the Prophet (peace be upon him) in the cave of Hera on Mount Noor in Mecca. The complete Qur'an was revealed in stages over a period of 23 years, beginning with the first 5 verses of Surah Al-Alaq.

The Hadith says:

Jibril (may Allah be pleased with him) said to the Prophet (may Allah's blessings and peace be upon him): "Recite Iqra." Rasulullah sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam replied, "I am not a reader." " (Al-Bukhari: 4953).

The Night of the Decision

According to Islamic aqeedah, on this night, Allah Ta'ala records the fate, death, misfortune, and welfare of the people of the next year to the angels. In Surah Ad-Dukhan it is said:

"Every wise thing is decided on this night. (Surah Ad-Dukhan: 4)

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The birth, death, rain, and harvest of the coming year are all recorded in Laylatul Qadr." (Ibn Abbas).

Religious Dignity and Dignity

A. Reward equal to a thousand months of worship

The Qur'an clearly states:

"The Night of Power is better than a thousand months." (Surah al-Qadr: 3)

"The Prophet (peace be upon him) said," "Whoever worships Laylat al-Qadr with Iman and Ihtisab (hope for Allah's pleasure), all his previous sins will be forgiven." (Al-Bukhari, 1901).

B. The Message of the Angels and Peace

In Surah Al-Qadr it is said:

"That night the angels and the Spirit descended on all things with the permission of their Lord. Peace is peace that lasts until Fajr." (Surah al-Qadr: 4-5)

Narrated Ibn Kathir: The angels came to the earth to pray for the believers and spread the message of peace. "

c. The possibility of forgiveness Aisha (Ra. described by):

Rasulullah sallallahu ralayhi wa sallam said to him, "O Allah! You are forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me. " (Sunan Ibn Majah: 3850).

4. Guidelines for the Search for Laylat al-Qadr

A. The Search Order in the Last Decade of Ramadan

The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said:

"Look for Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan." (Al-Bukhari, 2017).

Odd nights: 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 Ramadan.

27 Traditions of Ramadan

Although the exact date is kept secret, most scholars consider the night of 27 Ramadan Laylat al-Qadr.

Saudi Arabia: In Saudi Arabia, special prayers are held at Masjid Haram (Mecca) and Masjid Nababi (Medina) on the night of Ramadan 27. Millions of Muslims are engaged in tahajjud, recitation of the Qur'an, and prayers.

5. Guidance and Ideological Practice of Worship

Qur'an recitation and Tahajjud

The Prophet (peace be upon him) gave great importance to the recitation of the Qur'an during Ramadan. The Hadith says:

Jibril used to revise the Quran with the Prophet every night of Ramadan." (Sahih Bukhari: 1902).

B. Prayers and Sacrifices

A special moment of prayer in Laylat al-Qadr. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) asked:

"O Prophet! What should I pray for if I receive Laylat al-Qadr? The Messenger of Allah [peace be upon him] replied, "O Allah!" (Tirmizi: 3513).

C. Social service and charity

Muslims around the world, including in Saudi Arabia, helped distribute iftari to the poor and repair mosques and orphanages.

Cultural Celebrations:

The Global Context

Saudi Arabia:

The Special Deed of Haramain

Makkah:

Millions of Muslims participate in Tawaf, Qur'an, and Zikir at Masjid Haram.

Madina:

A special Darud and Milad Mahfil was held at Masjid-e-Nabawi in Madina.

Morocco:

Children's First Day of Fasting

The Festival of Couscous is celebrated in Morocco. Children are given new clothes, and traditional food is distributed among the poor.

C. Algeria: Spiritual Sharbat

"Sharbatul Qadr" is prepared for children in Algeria, in which the fragrance of flowers and gold rings are mixed. It is a symbol of luck.

Bangladesh and the Indian Subcontinent: Women's Special Acts

The women offered sadaqa-e-fitr, halwa-roti, and prayed for the well-being of the family.

7. Signs of Laylat al-Qadr

Some of the signs mentioned in the Hadith: 1. It rises unobtrusively at sunrise in the morning. (Sahih Muslim: 762). The night is calm and bright. The weather can be nice or rainy.

Conclusion:

Opportunities for Self-Reformation and Perseverance

Laylat al-Qadr is not just a night; it is the moment when the doors of Allah's mercy are opened. The performance of this night ensures peace in the present and salvation in the hereafter. It is the teaching of Islam that Muslims around the world, including in Saudi Arabia, should maintain the dignity of this night and engage in worship, charity, and social service.

The last word of the Hadith:

"Whoever is deprived of Laylat al-Qadr, he is deprived of all good." (Sunan Ibn Majah: 1644).

References:

1. Qur'an al-Karim: Surah al-Qadr, Surah ad-Dukhan.

2. Sahih Bukhari and Muslim: Hadith No. 1901, 2017, 762.

3. Sunan Tirmizi and Ibn Majah: Hadith No. 3513, 1644. Fatwa Board of Saudi Arabia: Guidelines on the practice of Laylat al-Qadr. Riyadus Salihin: Compilation of Imam Nabi (a.s.).