What is Lylatul Qadr?
Lylatul Qadr is considered to be the holiest night of the year for Muslims, and is traditionally celebrated during Ramadan. It is also known as the “Night of Power,” and commemorates the night that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (saw).
When is Lylatul Qadr 2021?
“Search for the Night of Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.” (Sahih Bukhari: 2017)
So Lylatul Qadr falls on either 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night of Ramadan. However, it has been emphasized that it is most likely to be the 27th night of Ramadan.
Significance of this Night
Lylatul Qadr is of great importance its also called Night of Power. In Quran Allah (swt) dedicated whole surah for this night. Allah (swt) says in Surah Al-Qadr:
إِنّا أَنزَلناهُ في لَيلَةِ القَدرِ. وَما أَدراكَ ما لَيلَةُ القَدرِ. لَيلَةُ القَدرِ خَيرٌ مِن أَلفِ شَهرٍ. تَنَزَّلُ المَلائِكَةُ وَالرّوحُ فيها بِإِذنِ رَبِّهِم مِن كُلِّ أَمرٍ. سَلامٌ هِيَ حَتّىٰمَطلَعِ الفَجرِ
Charity on Lylatul Qadr
The last ten nights of Ramadan are thought to be the most important nights for any Muslim in the year. The Prophet Muhammad (saw) also received the first verses of the holy Quran during these last ten nights of Ramadan.We remembered this through donating Zakat, Fitranas, Fidya and other charitable amounts during these blessed nights for additional rewards. Please go to www.minhajwelfare.org to learn how to set up a monthly donation as well as sponsor orphan boys and girls for their education and so much more. Donate generously in this month of Ramadan and get maximum reward out of your good deeds.
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