The month of Ramadan always brings many special moments for Muslims around the world. One of the most anticipated is Lailatul Qadar, a night of glory that is believed to have extraordinary virtues. Many Muslims compete to increase their worship during the last nights of Ramadan to receive blessings from this night.
So, what exactly is Lailatul Qadar? Why is this night so important in Islam? Let’s explore the meaning and significance of Lailatul Qadar together, so we can maximize our worship during the month of Ramadan.
The Meaning of Lailatul Qadar in Islam
Linguistically, Lailatul Qadar comes from Arabic, consisting of two words, namely lailah, which means night, and qadar, which means glory, decree, or destiny. So, simply put, Lailatul Qadar is a night full of glory and destiny for humans.
This night is specifically mentioned in the Qur’an in Surah Al-Qadr. In this verse, it is explained that this night is a very noble night, even better than a thousand months.
This means that worshiping on this night has tremendous rewards. If calculated simply, a thousand months is equivalent to about 83 years. So, one night of worship on Lailatul Qadar is as if it were better than worshiping for decades.
Safarfriendly friends, this is why Muslims eagerly await this special night.
When does Lailatul Qadar occur?
The exact time of Lailatul Qadar is not clearly mentioned. However, various hadiths explain that it occurs during the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially on odd-numbered nights such as the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th.
The wisdom behind keeping the exact time a secret is to encourage Muslims to worship more diligently throughout the last ten nights of Ramadan. In this way, Muslims do not focus on just one night, but increase their worship throughout the last nights of this holy month.
Many scholars also mention that the 27th night of Ramadan is often considered the most likely to be Lailatul Qadar, although it cannot be confirmed with absolute certainty.
The Virtues of Lailatul Qadar
Dear Safarfriendly friends, there are many virtues of Lailatul Qadar that make this night very special for Muslims. Here are some of them.
1. Better than a Thousand Months
The most famous virtue of this night is that it is better than a thousand months. This means that the rewards for worship performed on this night are far greater than those for worship on ordinary nights.
This presents a golden opportunity for Muslims to earn multiplied rewards.
2. The Night the Quran Was Revealed
Laylat al-Qadr is also known as the night when the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) through the Angel Gabriel. This event marked the beginning of the revelation that has served as a guiding light for Muslims to this day.
Therefore, this night holds profound spiritual significance.
3. Angels Descend Bringing Mercy
The Qur’an mentions that on that night, angels descend to earth bringing mercy and blessings until dawn.
The atmosphere of the night is filled with peace and tranquility for those who worship.
4. Night of Forgiveness
Another great virtue is the forgiveness of sins. The Prophet Muhammad SAW said that whoever spends the night of Lailatul Qadar with faith and hopes for reward from Allah, their past sins will be forgiven.
This is certainly a great opportunity for Muslims to improve themselves and get closer to Allah SWT.
Recommended Practices During Lailatul Qadar
To make the most of this special night, Safarfriendly friends can increase their acts of worship. Some recommended acts include:
- Night prayer or qiyamul lail
- Reading the Qur’an
- Increasing prayers and remembrance of Allah
- Performing i’tikaf at the mosque
- Seeking forgiveness from Allah SWT
One of the highly recommended prayers to recite is:
“Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni”
Meaning: O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.
Dear Safarfriendly friends, Lailatul Qadar is a night full of glory and blessings in the month of Ramadan. This night is better than a thousand months and is an extraordinary opportunity for Muslims to receive great rewards and forgiveness from Allah SWT.
Since its exact time is kept secret, the best way to reap its blessings is to increase worship during the last ten nights of Ramadan. By doing so, we have a greater chance of encountering this most noble night.
We all be among those who receive its blessings and are able to maximize our worship during the holy month of Ramadan.
May your worship be enhanced, Safarfriendly Friends! May this Ramadan bring abundant blessings into our lives.
