Laylat ul Qadr 2021 - 27th Ramadan 1442
Laylat ul Qadr 2021 - 27th Ramadan 1442
2 Days to go
Estimated: Sunday, May 09, 2021
WHEN IS LAYLAT AL QADR 2021?
As we all know Laylat al Qadr is one of the odd nights of the last 10 days of
Ramadan. This year, Laylat al Qadr 2021 is expected to be observed on the night
of Saturday, 8th May, 2021. However, exact date is subject to the sighting of the moon
of Ramadan, 1442.
Laylat al Qadr (لیلة القدر) is an Arabic world which means Night of Power / Night of Decree
in English. It is also known as Laylat al Qadr, Laylatul Qadr, Lailatul Qadr / Lailatul
Qadar and (شب قدر) in different parts of world.
Ramadan is the holiest month for all Muslims around the world and Laylat Al Qadr is the
holiest night of Ramadan which signifies the importance of this night.
As mentioned in the beginning, this night is better than a thousand months and
worshiping on this night is better than eighty-three years of worship.
This reason alone should encourage a true Muslim to spend this night
in prayer, Dua & Dhikr, seeking forgiveness and asking Allah for all the blessings
of this world and hereafter.
This night is so valuable that the Quran dedicates a special Surah to it i-e
WHEN LAYLATUL QADR IS OBSERVED?
Although the exact night on which Laylatul Qadr occurs has not been mentioned
anywhere, Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) has directed us to seek Laylat Al Qadr
during the odd nights of last 10 days of Ramadan. The same is also evident from
the following Hadith:
Narrated by Aishah (R.A.) that Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) said:
“Search for the Night of Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten
days of Ramadan.”
So Laylat Al Qadr falls on either 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of Ramadan.
However, it has been emphasized that it is most likely to be the 27th night of Ramadan.
SIGNIFICANCE OF LAILATUL QADAR
There are many Quranic Ayahs and Hadiths about the importance and significance
of this blessed night.
Quran was Descended on this night
The Holy Quran was first sent down from heaven on this night. The same is also evident
from the following Ayahs of Quran:
“Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the night of
Al-Qadr
(Decree).”
“Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night.”
"Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Quran, as
a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and judgment
(between right and wrong)."
The Revelation of the Holy Quran; a sign of Mercy, a guide and a blessing of
Allah to mankind. Anyone who is interested in finding the best guide, he/she
should look into the teachings of Quran Kareem.
This Night is better than Thousand Months
Allah says in Quran:
“The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand
months.”
This means worshipping Allah in Laylatul Qadr is better, in reward, than worshipping
Him a thousand months, which is equal to 83 years and 4 months.
All your past sins will be forgiven
“Whoever established prayers on the night of Qadr out of
sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his
previous
sins will be forgiven."
How Prophet (S.A.W.) observed this night
Praying on this night is also a Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (S.A.W.). Messenger
of Allah (S.A.W.) would engage himself in devotion during the last ten nights of
Ramadan more than he did in any other time of the year. The same is also evident
from the following Hadith:
It is narrated by Aishah (R.A.):
“When the last ten nights began (of Ramadan), Allah's
Messenger
(S.A.W.) kept awake at night (for prayer and devotion), wakened his
family, and prepared himself to observe prayer
(with more vigour).”
Purpose of Itikaaf
As narrated by Aishah (R.A.), who said:
‘Allah's Messenger (S.A.W.) used to practice Itikaf in the last
ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, "Look for the Night of
Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan."’
Prophet (S.A.W.) used to pray so much during Itakaaf that his forehead that
his forehead would darken due to continuous prostration before Allah.
As reported Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (R.A.):
“Prophet (S.A.W.) adhered to his place of Itikaf and his forehead was besmeared with mud and water."
[Sahih Muslim: 1167 (b)]
Angels come down to Earth with Goodness
Allah Says in Quran:
“The angels and the spirit descend therein by the command of
their Lord with His decrees for every affair.”
According to Ibn Kathir, the angels descend in abundance, under the leadership
of Hazrat Jibrail (A.S.), during the Night of Al-Qadr. The angels descend with
the descension of blessings and mercy of Allah, just as they descend when the
Quran is recited. The angles then surround the circles of Dhikr (remembrance
of Allah) and they lower their wings with true respect for the student of
knowledge. The angels continue giving the greetings of peace during the
whole Night of Al-Qadr to the people who are busy in Supplications, Prayers,
Quran Recitation, Dhikr of Allah or any remembrance of Allah until the time of
Fajr (dawn) comes.
DUA FOR LAYLATUL QADR
It was narrated from Aishah (R.A.) that she said:
"O Messenger of Allah, what do you think I should say in my
supplication, if I come upon Laylatul Qadr?" He said: "Say:
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwan tuhibbul-‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni
(O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me)."
THINGS TO DO ON LAILATUL QADR
If you are interested in living the Night of Power, let us remind you of some of
the things that you might have to do.
On the nights (odd nights of last 10 days of Ramadan) one may spend the time
collectively and/or individually observing the following activities:
2) Praying Nafl after Taraweeh Prayer.
3) Remembering Allah (also known as Dhikr).
4) Making Dua (supplication) for yourself, your loved ones and the Muslim Ummah.
5) Reading books of Hadeeth to learn about Sunnahs of Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.).
6) Reading Tafseer of Quran.
7) Giving charity to others if you can afford it.
8) Sharing your knowledge about Islam with those next to you so they benefit and
learn from you.
CONCLUSION
All in all, the Night of Power is a very important occasion in Islam. This Night is
a night of Mercy, a night of Blessing, a night of Peace and a night of Guidance.
It is a night of Unification between the finite world of ours and the Infinite Universe
of the Unseen. Anyone who is interested in attaining the Mercy of Allah will strive
very hard to look for the Night of Power. Anyone who is interested in receiving the
blessings of Allah on the Blessed Night will work very hard to make the most of the
Night of Power. Anyone who is interested in attaining peace of mind, peace of
body and peace in society; he/she has to look for this Night and live it.
May Allah give us the strength, the power, the courage and the effort to do our best
to obey Allah and follow His teachings. May Allah guide us and strengthen our Iman.
We pray that Allah help us live another year with sincerity and devotion. May Allah
make us realize that one year of our life is over and we are one year closer to
our graves. Let us wake up and do our best to please Allah in our daily life.
Let us ask Allah for forgiveness.
