Lailatul Qadar

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Its excellence is great, since in this night the Noble Qur’an was sent down, which leads one who clings to it to the path of honour and nobility, and raises him to the summit of distinction and everlasting life. The Muslims who adhere strictly to the Sunnah of Allaah’s Messenger SAW do not raise flags on this night, nor suspend colourful decorations. Rather they vie in standing during it (Lailatul-Qadr) in Prayer out of sincere faith and hoping for reward. Here, O Muslim, are the Qur’anic ayaat and authentic prophetic ahaadeeth referring to this night:

As regards its excellence it is more than sufficient to mention that Lailatul-Qadr is better than a thousand months. Allah the Most High says:

“Verily! We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the Night of Decree (Lailatul-Qadr). And what will make you know what the Night of Decree is? The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rooh (i.e. Gabriel) by Allah’s Permission with all Decrees, Peace! until the appearance of dawn.” (Sura’ Al-Qadr 97: 1-5)

And in it every decreed matter for the year is conveyed, Allah the Most High says:

“We sent it (this Qur’aan) down on a blessed Night. Verily, We are ever warning (mankind of Our Torment). Therein (that Night) is decreed every matter of ordainment. Amran (i.e. a command or this Qur’an or His Decree of every matter) from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messenger). (As) a Mercy from your Lord. Verily! He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.” (Sura’ Ad-Dukhaan 44: 3-6)

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