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  2. Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

Ask A Question About Islam And Muslims

20 Questions

Does the night of Qadr conclude at the time of the Fajr prayer's Azan or at the end of the Qada time of Fajr prayer?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

Laylatul Qadr ends on the end of the night on Fajr time. There are narrations that day of that night of Qadr is also great.like Laylatul Qadr.

Wassalam.
What time is considered "the night" for special days such as the 23rd of Ramadan? Is it 12AM midnight marking the start of 23rd Ramadan or after Maghrib evening on the 23rd Ramadan?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The night starts from Maghrib time and goes on till Fajr time, while the day starts from after Fajr or sunrise according to another opinion, and continuous till sunset.

Wassalaam
Why does the start of the month of Ramadan vary depending on the location? How does this affect the determination of Laylat al-Qadr?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This is a matter of Ijtihad as our leading scholars have different verdicts on it. Ayatullah Khoei and many other scholars say that moon sighting in any part of the world is enough for all parts which shre night with that place. Ayatullah Sistani and many other scholars say that moon sighting depends on the area of sighting and nearby places which share the same horizon.

You need to follow your Marje' of Taqleed.

Laylatul Qadr will follow the date of the start of the month of Ramadan.

Wassalam.
What is the reason for placing the Quran on our heads during the the A'maal of the nights of Qadr?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

This act of worship was done by the Prophet (SAWA) and Ahlul Bayt (AS). Putting the Quran on our head means that we seek the blessings of Quran and we promise to abide the orders of Allah (SWT) in Quran.

Wassalam.