Laylat Al Qadr or Laylatul Qadr, often known as the Night of Power, is among the holiest nights in the Islamic calendar. Angel Jibreel delivered the first verses of the Holy Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) this night. While the Night of Power is only one day, it has been documented as occurring on one of the last 10 odd-nights of Ramadan. The night carries immense significance in the lives of Muslims as the night gave rise to Islam as a religion.
Laylatul Qadr date in 2022
Although the special night on which Laylatul Qadr occurs is unknown, Prophet Mohammad (SAW) has instructed to seek Laylatul Qadr during the odd evenings of Ramadan’s last ten days. Thus, Laylat al Qadr is held on one of the odd nights of Ramadan’s last 10 days. Laylatul Qadr 2022 is predicted to occur on Thursday, April 28th, 2022. However, the precise date is dependent on the sighting of the Ramadan moon.
The spiritual importance of Laylatul Qadr
Several Ayahs and Hadiths in the Quran emphasize the significance of this auspicious night. Here’s a list of the spiritual importance of Laylatul Qadr:
1. Auspicious night
Good acts weigh more than any other night on this night. It is the most auspicious night of the Islamic calendar year. Every virtuous action and worship on this night equals a minimum of 83 years of worship, which is comparable to an entire lifetime if we realize its importance.
2. Previous transgressions will be absolved
Whoever spends the nights of Ramadan in prayer out of faith and in the expectation of compensation will be forgiven for his prior sins. On this night, the angels and the spirits descend on the earth with the consent of Allah. Therefore, the earth is cleansed of all evil and tragedy because it gets filled with celestial creatures of light and blessings. Supplications offered by an individual are accepted while sins are pardoned on this night.
3. Revelation of the Quran
It’s the night the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) received the revelation of the Holy Quran. For all Muslims, the Holy Quran serves as guidance and light.
4. No particular date for Laylatul Qadr
The exact night of Laylatul Qadr has never been established, but mentions tell that it happens during the last 10 nights of Ramadan. There is undoubtedly significant wisdom in Allah’s (SWT) decision to keep the exact date hidden from Muslims. Part of it is so that Muslims might endeavor to find it, participate in additional worship, and continue to do so even after Ramadan draws to a close.
Celebration of Laylatul Qadr
In the last 10 days of Ramadan, mosques are decorated in preparation for the arrival of Laylat Al-Qadr. Mosques begin to welcome hundreds of worshipers in a spiritual atmosphere, and worshippers in the mosque continue to pray until Fajr (dawn) prayer.
Things to do on Laylatul Qadr
1. Perform I’tikaf
People performing I’tikaf should remain away from the materialistic world and try to connect to almighty Allah. The act helps a person get closer to the one true God and His teachings.
2. Make Du’a
Praying on the night and offering Dua to almighty Allah is considered a virtuous act; hence, one must pray for themselves and their loved ones.
3. Intake light foods
Make sure to eat enough iftar to satisfy the appetite and remain hydrated throughout the night to avoid exhaustion.
4. Do charity
Doing charity offers some pretty incredible advantages. It purifies one’s savings, protects against disaster, and gives shade on the Day of Judgment. Furthermore, Allah multiplies the reward of charity.
5. Pray
Those who spend the night of Laylat al-Qadr in prayer, trust, and anticipation of compensation will have their prior sins pardoned.
6. Recite Qur’an
The Qur’an was sent down on the night of Laylat al-Qadr, and there is no better moment to recite and listen to its verses. One can take the time and attempt to understand the verses.
7. Maintain unity
Ramadan is meant to bring peace and togetherness in Islam, so pray and worship for your loved ones. Muslims can pay a visit to the mosque with family and friends, eat Suhoor and Iftar, and pray with them.
Laylatul Qadr dua
Making a Du’a is an excellent way to prepare for Laylatul Qadr night. Don’t miss out on this chance to say a Du’a for forgiveness and Allah’s kindness (SWT). The Laylatul Qadr Du’a is a powerful prayer that can bring Allah’s selected blessings and rewards. One must say the following Du’a on Laylatul Qadr night:
Du’a: Allahumma innaka Afuwwun [Karimun ] tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee
Translation: The translation of this dua in English is, “O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me” or “O Allah, You are Pardoning and love to pardon, so pardon me.”
It’s a simple yet effective Du’a. It was recommended by the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Laylatul Qadr prayer
Step-by-step prayer Guide 2022 on how to pray on Laylatul Qadr.
Day 1: Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1) Perform four Rakat (ritual prayer) cycles (2 cycles of two raka’ each). After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR (Inna anzalna..) and Surah IKHLAS (Qul-hu-wal-lah.) once in each raka’. Recite SALAAT-O-SALAAM (Durood Sharif) seventy (70) times after you’ve finished.
2) Perform two Rakat (ritual prayer) cycles. After Surah FATIHA, chant Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS three times in each raka’. Recite any Astaghfar seventy times after finishing this salah.
3) Recite Surah QADR 21 times.
Day 2: Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1) Perform four Rakat (ritual prayer) cycles (2 sets of two rake each). After Surah FATIHA, chant Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS three times in each rake.
2) Perform 8 raka’ (ritual prayer) cycles (4 sets of 2 raka’ each). After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR and Surah IKHLAS once in each raka’. Recite the third kalima (Kalima Tamjeed) 70 times after finishing this salah (namaaz). After that, make a sin-forgiveness prayer to Allah Almighty.
3) Say Surah YASEEN and Surah RAHMAAN once each.
Day 3: Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1) Perform four raka’t (ritual prayer) cycles (2 sets of two raka’ each). In each raka’, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS five times after Surah FATIHA. Recite the first Kalima Tayyab 100 times after finishing this salat.
2) Perform four raka’ cycles of ritual prayer (two sets of two raka’ each). After Surah FATIHA, say Surah QADR three times and Surah IKHLAS three times in each raka’. Recite any Astaghfar 70 times after finishing this salah.
3) Perform two raka’ (ritual prayer) cycles. After Surah FATIHA, chant Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS fifteen times in each raka’. Recite the second Kalima (Kalima-e-Shahaadat) 70 time s after Salat.
4) Say Surah Dukhan aloud. Muslims shall be liberated from the torment of the grave if Allah wills (Insha’Allah).
5) Seven times, recite Surah Fath.
Day 4: Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1) Indulge in praying 12 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) on the 27th night (3 sets of 4 raka’ each). After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah Ikhlas fifteen times in each raka’. Recite any Astaghfar 70 times after salah.
2) Pray two raka’ cycles of ritual prayer. After Surah FATIHA, one must recite Surah QADR three times followed by Surah IKHLAS twenty-seven times in each raka’, seeking Allah’s forgiveness for one’s sins.
3) Perform four raka’ (ritual prayer) cycles. 2 raka’ apiece (two sets of two raka’). After Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Takaasur once and Surah IKHLAS three times in each raka’.
4) Pray two raka’ cycles of ritual prayer. Recite Surah IKHLAS seven times after Surah FATIHA in each raka’, and after salah, recite this seventy times:
5) Pray two raka’ cycles of ritual prayer. After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah ALAM’NASHRAH once, Surah IKHLAS three times, and Surah QADR 27 times in each raka’.
6) Pray four raka’ cycles of ritual prayer. (1 raka’ = 1 set of 4 raka’). After Surah FATIHA’, recite Surah QADR three times and Surah IKHLAS fifty times in each raka’, and then recite this once in prostration (sajdah) after this salah (namaaz).
7) Recite Surah Mulk 7 times.
Day 5: Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1) Perform four raka’ (ritual prayer) cycles. 2 raka’ apiece (two sets of two raka’). After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS three times in each raka’. Recite Surah ALAM’NASHRAH 70 times after salah.
2) Perform four raka’ (ritual prayer) cycles. 2 raka’ apiece (two sets of two raka’). After Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah IKHLAS five times in each raka’. Recite SALAAT-O-SALAAM (Darood Sharif) 100 times after salah.
3) Seven times, recite Surah WAAQIAH.
Night Of Power should be used to worship and make supplications to reap the advantages in this life and the next.
