By Nrl Liya
“And what will make you comprehend what the night of power is?”
Surah al-Qadr (97:2)
Laylatul Qadr is a night that is better than a thousand months, a night where Allah SWT reveals his blessings and mercy upon His servants and where their sincere prayers and worship are answered. Muslims spend the last ten days of the holy month of Ramadan in intense worship and contemplation, hoping to earn the rewards of Laylatul Qadr.
Did you know that Laylatul Qadr commemorates the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW? These aligned events show the significance of the Night of Power for Muslims.
“Indeed, We revealed it [the Quran] during the Night of Power. And what can make you know what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power 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.”
Surah al-Qadr ( 97:1-5)
Have you ever wondered how such a significant event date remains unknown to the Muslims? Why did Prophet Muhammad SAW decide to conceal the exact date of Laylatul Qadr from his ummah and leave us in wonder?
WHY IS LAYLATUL QADR A MYSTERY?
The Prophet Muhammad SAW purposely refrained from revealing its exact date to his companions after informing them of the signs of Laylatul Qadr. The reason behind the Prophet's intention was the hope that all Muslims would spend the last ten nights of Ramadan in intense worship and devotion. By not knowing the accurate date, Muslims are more than motivated to act in worship by praying, reciting the Quran, and making supplications to Allah SWT. In this way, one could truly show their devotion and full faith in Allah SWT for those who truly seek the Laylatul Qadr.
As Muslims, we emphasise our religious beliefs in Allah SWT and His powerfulness through the concept of faith and trust in His plan. Thus, the mystery surrounding Laylatul Qadr strengthens Muslims' faith and trust in Allah SWT's plan, because as long as we are sincere in our worship for the last ten days of Ramadan, Allah SWT will surely reward us profoundly.
THE SIGNS OF LAYLATUL QADR
Since the accurate date of the Laylatul Qadr is a mystery for us Muslims, it is important to look out for the signs of power. It is believed that from the last ten nights of Ramadan, Laylatul Qadr is expected to fall in one of the odd numbers. Furthermore, on the night of Laylatul Qadr, the weather would be peaceful and tranquil. In Sahih Al-Jami’, the Prophet (PBUH) said: “The night of Qadr is calm, serene, and peaceful. It is not hot nor is it cold…”. Other than that, it is said that the moon will be in its full phase or nearly in its full phase while the night sky will be devoid of clouds as the stars shine brightly. One might say that those who earn the opportunity to experience Laylatul Qadr will feel a sense of spiritual upliftment and a heightened sense of devotion to Allah SWT during the night.
We should look out for these signs if we wish to experience the holy night of Laylatul Qadr. However, it is important to remember that the signs mentioned above are definitive and cannot be predicted accurately all the time.
The Night of Power, or Laylatul Qadr is a mysterious night that holds immense importance for Muslims. Although its exact date remains unknown as Prophet Muhammad SAW purposely kept its date concealed to motivate Muslims to spend the last ten days of Ramadan in intense worship and devotion, it should not deter us from worshipping Allah SWT wholeheartedly. The mystery surrounding Laylatul Qadr strengthens Muslims' faith and trust in His plan, and we strive to earn its blessings through our honest fealty.
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