Laylat al-Qadr

Laylat al-Qadr (from Arabic: لیلة القدر‎), variously rendered in English as the Night of Decree, Night of Power, Night of Value, Night of Destiny, or Night of Measures, is, in Islamic belief, the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is one of the nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. Muslims believe that on this night the blessings and mercy of God are abundant, sins are forgiven, supplications are accepted, and that the annual decree is revealed to the angels who also descend to earth, especially the angel Gabriel, referred to as "the Spirit", to perform every and any errand decreed by God.

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Ghusl . Maghrib . Laylat al-Qadr

I have come across differing opinions regarding the timing of Ghusl for Laylat al-Qadr. Some suggest it should be performed before Maghrib while others say after. Which is accurate? If it is before Maghrib, can it be performed at any time during the day?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 10 months ago

Ghusl of Laylatul Qadr is highly recommended during the night of Qadr and not during the day before or after Laylat al Qadr.

Wassalam.

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Ziyarat . Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr . Sawm (Fasting)

Is there a question about the permissibility of intentionally traveling during fasting hours while performing Ziyarat in the last days of Ramadan, particularly on Laylatul Qadr, and how this affects the validity of one's fast?

It is permissible to travel during the month of Ramadan as far as the travel is not for a sinful act like gambling, drinking alcohol, etc.

Traveling during the month of Ramadan does harm your fasting as far as you intend to keep Qadha of the missed days of fasting after the month of Ramadan.

There is no fasting during traveling but Qadha must be kept after the month of Ramadan.

Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr

Are bad deeds also multiplied during Ramadan and Laylatul Qadr just like good deeds are?

We don’t have such narration of multiple sins for one sin.

‘We have multiple rewards but not multiple sins.

‘Wassalam.

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Laylat al-Qadr . Qur'an

Does the actual date of Laylatul Qadr vary annually? Should it not stay constant since the Quran was revealed on a particular night?

Laylatul Wadr is the same night of the month of Ramadhan which is based on lunar year. Wassalam.

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Time . Laylat al-Qadr

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?

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.

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Time . Ramadan . Maghrib . Laylat al-Qadr

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?

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

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Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr

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

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.

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Qur'an . Laylat al-Qadr

What is the reason for placing the Quran on our heads during the the A'maal of the nights of Qadr?

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.

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Qur'an . Laylat al-Qadr

The timeline between the revelation of first verse of the Quran and the last is around 23 years. Allah says that this book descended on the night of Qadar. How can this be explained?

The whole Quran was descended on the night of Qadr on the heart of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) which is known as Inzaal إنزال. After that, Quranic verse were descended in different occasions which is called Tanzeel تنزيل.

This means the the whole Quran was descended on the night of Qadr as Inzaal on the heart of the Prophet, then it was descended again in parts during 23 years in Tanzeel.

'Wassalam.

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Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr . Sunni-Shi'a

I know three nights, 19th, 21st and 23rd are among the nights of Qadr according to the Shia. Why is the 23rd of Ramadan considered more likely and preferred in Shia Islam?

The Prophet (SAWA) and his Holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) emphasized more on the 23rd night of the month of Ramadan. It is narrated that a Muslim from the tribe of Johaina (Johani) living far away from Madina came to the Prophet asking him: When shall I come to your Masjid in Madina for Laylatul Qadr as I live far away and can not come more than one night? The Prophet replied him as narrated: Come on the 23rd night of the Month of Ramadan. That is why, the 23rd night is called the big night of Qadr and also the night of Al-Johani.

Wassalam.

Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr . Sunni-Shi'a

I know three nights, 19th, 21st and 23rd are among the nights of Qadr according to the Shia. Why is the 23rd of Ramadan considered more likely and preferred in Shia Islam?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 3 years ago

This comes from hadith. Here is an explanation: https://alkafeel.net/news/index?id=6874&lang=en

However, all the nights are valuable and important!

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Ramadan . Laylat al-Qadr

Is the 27th night of Ramadan considered to be among the blessed nights of Qadr?

Laylat al-Qadr is understood to be one night towards the end of the month of Ramadan, but it is not clear which night it is.

Shi'i hadith specify the 19th, 21st, and 23rd as the strongest candidates for the night of Laylat al-Qadr. This is why there is special worship done all night on those days, and not usually on the later nights.

In the Sunni tradition, there is usually a focus on the later nights (any of the last 10 odd nights, but particularly the later ones) especially the 27th.

If one is a Shi'i, there is no harm in doing acts of worship for Laylat al-Qadr on the 27th of Ramadan, with the idea that it could possibly be a candidate for Laylat al-Qadr. Of course, acts of worship like Du'a Jawshan al-Kabir can be done any time.

Allah knows best.