Lailat-ul-Qadr - The night of Power
Contributed
by:
Meetha Madina Group
Additions by:
Maulana Ghulam Subhani
In
this night (27th of Ramadan), the Holy Quran was sent down from
LOH-E-MEHFOOZ (the Preserved Tablet) to the earth. Messenger of
ALLAH (Blessings of Allah and peace be on him) told us to search
for Shab-e-Qadr in the odd numbered nights, in the last ten days
of Ramzan. So, the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of Ramadan
could be Shab-e-Qadr.
Hazrat
Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that Rasool Allah peace be upon him
said, "Look for Lailat-Ul-Qadr in the odd nights of the last
ten days of Ramadhan." (Bukhari)
Hazrat
Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that as much Rasool Allah peace be upon
him tried (Ibadat) in the last Ashra (ten days) of Ramadhan, did
not try in any of the Ashra." (Muslim)
Hazrat
Aisha Radiallah Anha stated that I asked Rasool Allah peace be upon
him, "If I find Lailatul Qadar then what should I do? HE peace
be upon him said, recite this Dua."ALLAH HUMMA INNAKA A’FUVUN
TOHIB BUL AFVA FA’AFU ANNI" (Tirmidhi)
Dear
visitors, please take advantage of this night, from sunset till
sunrise. Offer nawafil (prayers), recite QUR'AAN, do repent (Istaghfar),
and Pray for pardon, recite many many Salawat (Darood Sharif &
Salaam) and make benediction (Dua'as).
Special
DU’AA of Lailatul QADR:
"ALLAH
HUMMA INNAKA A’FUVUN TOHIB BUL AFVA FA’AFU ANNI"
(Tirmidhi)
"O Allah! You are the Forgiver and You like forgiving
so forgive me”
21st
Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 1st
night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1)
Pray 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2 cycles of 2 raka'
each).
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA recite Surah QADR (Inna anzalna
.. )once and Surah IKHLAS (Qul-hu-wal-lah..) once. After completion
recite SALAAT-O-SALAAM (Durood Sharif) seventy (70) times. Click
here for Durood page.
Benefit: Insha Allah, Angels will pray for forgivenss
for that person.
2)
Offer 2 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t)
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah
IKHLAS three times. After completion of this salah, recite any Astaghfar
seventy times.
Astaghfar: "Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub
A'laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem" OR "Astaghfirullah
Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh"
Benefit: Effective for forgivness of sins.
3)
In this night (21st), recite Surah QADR 21 times.
23rd
Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 2nd
night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1)
Offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2 sets of 2 raka’
each)
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah
IKHLAS three times.
Benefit: Effective for forgivness of sins.
2)
Offer 8 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) (4 sets of 2 raka’
each)
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR and Surah IKHLAS
once. After completion of this salah (namaaz) recite the third kalima
(Kalima Tamjeed) 70 times. After that, plead to Allah Almighty for
forgiveness of sins.
Kalima Tamjeed: "Subhan Allahi Wal Hamdu
Lillahi Wa La ilaaha illal laho Walla Hu Akbar.Wala Haowla Wala
Quwwata illa Billa Hil Aliyil Azeem". Click
here for Arabic text of Kalima Tamjeed.
Benefit: Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), Allah
will forgive whoever performs this prayer
3)
In the 23rd night recite Surah YAASEEN once and Surah RAHMAAN once.
25th
Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 3rd
night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1)
In this night offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’t) (2
sets of 2 raka’ each)
After Surah FATIHA,
recite Surah QADR one time and Surah IKHLAS five times in each raka’.
After completion of this salat recite the first Kalima Tayyab 100
times.
Kalima Tayyab: "Laa ilaaha illal Laho
Mohammadur Rasoolullah". Click
here for Arabic text of Kalima Tayyab.
Benifit: Insha Allah, Allah Tala will give
him/her unlimited Sawab (good Deeds)
2)
Offer 4 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’) (2 sets of 2 raka’
each)
In each raka’,
after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR three times and Surah IKHLAS
three times. After completion of this salah, recite any Astaghfar
70 times.
Astaghfar: "Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub A'laiyya
Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem" OR "Astaghfirullah
Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh"
Benefit: This salat is good for the pardoning of
sins.
3.Offer
two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka', after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once and Surah
IKHLAS fifteen times. After Salat, recite the second Kalima (Kalima-e-Shahaadat)
70 times.
Kalima Shaadat: "Ashadu Anlaa ilaaha illal
Lahu Wa Ash Hadu Anna Mohammadan Abduhu Wa Rasoolohu". Click
here for Arabic text of Kalima Shaadat.
Benefit: The reward of this namaaz is freedom from
the punishment of the grave.
4)
Recite Surah Dukhan. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah) they will
be granted freedom from the punishment of grave.
5)
Recite Surah Fath seven times. Beneficial for the fulfillment of
desires and wishes.
27th
Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 4th
night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1)
In the 27th night, pray 12 cycles of ritual prayer (raka’)
(3 set of 4 raka’ each)
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once
and Surah IIKHLAS fifteen times. After salah recite any Astaghfar
70 times.
Astaghfar: "Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub
A'laiyya Inna Ka Innta Tawwabur Raheem" OR "Astaghfirullah
Rabbi Min Kulli Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh"
Benefit: Inhsa Allah, Allah tala will give
sawab equal to Ibadah of Ambiya Karam's (Messengers of Allah) Ibadah.
2)
Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA recite Surah QADR 3 times
and Surah IKHLAS 27 times, and plead to Allah for the forgiveness
of sins.
Benefit: Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), the
Allah Almighty will forgive all their previous sins.
3)
Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2 sets of 2 raka’
each).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah TAKAASUR once
and Surah IKHLAS three times.
Benefit: Whoever offers this salah, they will be
saved from hardship at the time of death, and Allah Willing (Insha’Allah),
they will be freed from the punishment of the grave.
4)
Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka’, after Surahh FATIHA, recite Surah IKHLAS seven
times and after salah recite this seventy times:
"ASTAGHFIRUL
LAA HAL AZEEMAL LAZEE LAA ILAAHA ILLA HUWAL HAIY YUL QAYYOOMU WA
ATOOBU ILAIH"
Benfit: Before
the person gets up from the praying area, Allah Almighty will pardon
them and their parents, and Allah Almighty will Command the angels
to adorn the Paradise for them and it is said that they will not
die until they see the blessings (ne'mat) of Paradise with their
own eyes.
5)
Pray two cycles of ritual prayer (raka’).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah ALAM’NASHRAH
once, Surah IKHLAS three times and after salah, recite Surah QADR
27 times.
Benefit: Effecive for unlimited Sawab of Ibadah.
6)
Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (1 set of 4 raka’).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA' recite Surah QADR three
times and Surah IKHLAS fifty times and after completion of this
salah (namaaz), recite this once in prostration (sajdah):
"SUBHAAN ALLAAHI WAL HAMDU LILLAAHI WALAA ILAAHA ILLAL
LAAHU WALLAA HU AKBAR"
Benefit: After
that whatever wish one may have, either worldly or religious, may
be pleased. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), their supplication
will be fulfilled.
7)
In this night, recite Surah Mulk 7 times. It is good for freeing
from punishment.
29th
Night of Ramadhan-Ul-Mubarak - 5th
night of Laitlat-Ul-Qadr
1)
Pray four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2 sets of 2 raka’
each).
In every raka’, after Surah FATIHA recite Surah QADR once
and Surahh IKHLAS three times. After salah, recite Surah ALAM’NASHRAH
70 times.
Benefit: Efective for the completion of Imaan.
2)
Offer four cycles of ritual prayer (raka’). (2 sets of 2 raka’
each).
In each raka’, after Surah FATIHA, recite Surah QADR once
and Surah IKHLAS five times. After salah, recite SALAAT-O-SALAAM
(Darood Sharif) 100 times. Click here
for Durood page.
Benefit: Effective for forgiveness of sins.
3)
Recite Surah WAAQIAH seven times. Beneficial for increase in Rizq.
In
any night of RAMAZAN-UL-MUBARAK, after taraavih recite Surah QADR
seven times. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), the one who does
so, will be saved from all troubles and afflictions.
On
this great night it's of great benefit to perform Salat-Ul-Tasbih.
Click here for instructions to perform Salat-ul-Tasbih.
