Lailatul Mairaj – The Night of Ascension

Lailatul Qadr (Night of Decree) is the most virtuous and spiritual night of the Islamic calendar. This is an important night for Muslims all over the world, as the first verses of the Holy Quran were revealed to Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the Angel Jibreel (Gabriel) on this night. It takes place within the last ten days of Ramadan, most likely on one of the odd-numbered nights, with the 27th night being the most widely observed.

Importance of Lailatul Qadr

Lailatul Qadr is mentioned in the Quran itself, in Surah Al-Qadr (Chapter 97), Allah says:

“Indeed, We sent down the Qur’an during the Night of Decree. And what can make thee know what is the Night of Decree? Better than a thousand months is the Night of Decree. The angels and the Spirit descend as in it, by permission of their Lord, with all decrees. Peace, it shall be until dawn emerges.” (Quran 97:1-5)

Hence, one clear message from this verse is that the blessings and rewards of that worship offered on the Lailatul Qadr are far better than those offered over a thousand months. This great reward encourages Muslims to pray and worship Allah, the Almighty, on such an extraordinary night.

Worship on the Night of Decree

Muslims do many acts of worship during Lailatul Qadr to gain the mercies and forgiveness of Allah. There are some recommended practices:

Prayer in the way of Allah (Salah) One of the best ways to repent is to offer the voluntary prayers, especially the night prayer (Qiyam-ul-Lail) with a sincere heart.

Ibtahal: تَبَاتَلَ reciting the Quran for guidance and closeness to Allah.

Supplication (Dua): Making heartfelt dua’s, especially this dua that is narrated by the Prophet (PBUH):

And suppress evil with what is best. It means: “O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.”

Kalam e ibarat; ذكر (Dhikr): 通过短语不断地回想安拉 مثل:سُبْحَانَ اللَّٰهِ، الْحَمْدُ لِلَّٰهِ، اللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ和لا إله إلا الله

Charity & Good Deeds: To give charity and do kind deeds for the sake of earning Allah’s pleasure.

The Search for Lailatul Qadr

Some scholars believe that Lailatul Qadr falls on the 27th night of Ramadan, while others say that the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) advised the believers to search for it during the last ten nights of the month, especially the odd-numbered nights. Muslims are drawn towards intensifying their worship during these last ten nights of Ramadan, hoping to gain the mercy of this blessed night of worship.

Conclusion

There are many Mercy and Blessing in this night of Lailatul Qadr, Forgive to all. Muslims across the globe devote this night to worship, prayer and supplication in the hope of gaining Allah’s pardon and blessing. As mentioned in the Quran, the reward of this night is beyond our mind. So every believer must try to seek this night and maximize the many blessings it holds.

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