What is the Night of Power?
The Night of Power - also known as as Laylat ul-Qadr - falls within the final ten days of the blessed month of Ramadan. Particularly the odd-numbered nights. Night of Power, often referred to Night of Decree, is considered as one of the holiest nights in Islam. Muslims around the world eagerly wait for this night to seek Allah’s forgiveness and divine blessings.
The first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) during Ramadan on the night of Laylatul Qadr, often referred to as The Night of Power or Night of Decree.
The Qur’an says that the angels descend to Earth on Laylatul Qadr and that this night alone holds rewards equivalent to those of a thousand months.
Why Is The Night of Power Important in Islam?
There are several reasons that makes The Night of Power most important and holiest night for Muslims. Heree are few significant reasons.
- The first verses were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) during Ramadan on the Night of Power.
- The Quran says that the angels descend to Earth on Night of Power.
- Night of Power is also known as the night in which your fate is decided for the following year, and as such is a time to reflect and repent for your sins and pray for forgiveness and Allah’s (SWT) mercy.
- The Quran says that the Night of Power alone holds rewards equivalent to those of a thousand months.
“Indeed, We sent the Qur’an down during the Night of Decree.
And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree?
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.
The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter.
Peace it is until the emergence of dawn“
(Qur’an, Surah Al-Qadr)
It is also known as the night in which your fate is decided for the following year, and as such is a time to reflect and repent for your sins and pray for forgiveness and Allah’s (swt) mercy.
What year was the night of power?
While the exact date of the night of power is unclear, it fell within the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan in 610 CE.
WHEN IS THE NIGHT OF POWER IN Ramadan 2024?
The Night of Power is expected to be observed on the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan 2024. The Night of Power 2024 in UK is expected to be observed on the night of 31st March, 2nd April, 4th April, 6th April or 8th April, 2024
Signs of the Night of Power
The exact date or night of Laylat ul-Qadr (The Night of Power) is unknown. However, the Problem Muhammad (PBUH) said that Muslims should search for the night of power on the odd nights in last 10 days of Ramadan. Another sign that can help Muslims identify the night of Power by experiencing the calmness in the air. The night is said to be calm and peaceful, and the sky is clear and bright.
THE Night of Power: REWARDS & benefits?
The blessings, rewards and benefits of performing any good deed and praying on the night of Laylatul Qadr is believed to be better than that of a thousand months of worship and devotion.
Giving charity on this night will be as though you have given charity continuously for 1,000 months.
It means, if you donate just £33 in Ramadan 2024, it will be as if you have donated £1,000,000! Explore our Ramadan Projects and donate charity on the night of Power.
“You cannot attain righteousness until you give to charity from the possessions that you love. All that you give to charity, Allah (SWT) is fully aware of.”
The Holy Qur’an [3:92]
Furthermore, the Night of Power is a night of forgiveness, mercy, and blessings. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said that whoever prays on Night of Decree with faith and sincerity will have all their past sins forgiven.
Abu Huraira narrated that The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said, “Whoever stands in prayer during the Night of Decree, with faith and hoping for its reward, will have all of their previous sins forgiven.” (Sahih Bukhari)
Why is the 27th day of Ramadan so important?
While we are unaware on exactly which day in Ramadan, The Night of Power falls, our beloved Prophet (PBUH) said: “Search for Laylatul Qadr (The Night of Power) in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.” (Hadith Bukhari)
Some hadith point to The Night of Power falling on the 27th night of Ramadan.
On The Night of Power, deeds are multiplied and we are given countless opportunities for forgiveness and reward.
