One of the most popular nights on the Islamic calendar is the Night of Divine Decree, or Laylat-ul-Qadr. It is the night when the words of the Holy Qur'an first started to be revealed. Laylat-ul-Qadr is a highly sacred night. In it vital matters are determined by The Creator for His creation, which includes us humans.
The types of matters that Allah (Most High & Exalted) sets and/or changes during Laylat-ul-Qadr could be provisions, lifespan, health, level of success, relationships, etc, etc. As Muslims we believe that sincere prayers have the power to change the course of our destiny, by the permission of Allah. With that, it is especially important to be active in prayer on this night. Afterwards we may experience
major changes and improvements within ourselves and/or the details of our lives.
We know, from authentic hadith that Laylat-ul-Qadr may fall on any of the odd numbered nights during the last 10 nights of Ramadan. To increase our chances of catching Laylat-ul-Qadr we should treat each of the last 10 nights as if it could be the one we seek. This is because the odd-nights may be staggered since some believers start fasting one day after others (depending on the method used for moon-sighting and/or their worldly location).
May we seek Laylat-ul-Qadr and may it meet us. May we bathe in the divine serenity and ease that accompanies this powerful night. May the blessings and favor we receive be more than we ask for.
*** Qur'an ***
"We have indeed revealed this in the 'Night of Power'. And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah's permission, on every errand.
Peace! This until the rise of Morn!"
Qur'an 97: 1-5
*** Hadith ***
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) narrated: "The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to observe i'tikaf (staying in the mosque) during the last ten days of Ramadan and he said, "Seek Laylat-ul-Qadr (The Night of Decree) during the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan."
Sahih Al-Bukhari 2020
Abu Huraira (May Allah be pleased with him) narrared: "Whoever fasted the month of Ramadan out of sincere Faith (i.e. belief) and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all
his past sins will be forgiven, and whoever stood for the prayers in the night of Qadr
out of sincere Faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins
will be forgiven."
Sahih Al-Bukhari 2014
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