Laylat al-Qadr: A Night of Spiritual Blessings

The exact night corresponding to Laylat ul-Qadr is unknown, however, what is known for certain is that Laylat ul-Qadr is among the last ten nights of Ramadan. Perhaps this is from the wisdom of Allah, in order for Muslims to exert their efforts throughout the last ten nights of Ramadan in the hope that Allah may accept our deeds.

The Night of Power – Laylat-ul-Qadr

Laylat ul-Qadr is known as the Night of Power and is believed to fall within the last ten nights of the holy month of Ramadan. It is a chance for believers to earn immense rewards by fulfilling their religious obligation, showing their devotion to Allah (SWT) and gaining His forgiveness.

Explore all you need to know about Laylat ul-Qadr and see when this extraordinary night is believed to occur within the sacred and holy month.

What is Laylat ul-Qadr?

Laylat ul-Qadr is the most rewarding time within Ramadan and the Islamic calendar. It is when the Angel Jibril revealed the first verses of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Night of Power falls in the last 10 days of Ramadan and Muslims are encouraged to see it during the odd-numbered nights in these last 10 days. Laylat ul-Qadr has unparalleled significance as Allah (SWT) describes it in the Qur’an:

“We have indeed revealed this in the ‘Night of Power’. And what will explain to you what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah’s permission, on every errand.” [Al-Qadr 1-5].  

How is the Night of Power important in Islam?

This night is hugely significant as it holds immense rewards for acts of worship. It is a night that is greater than a thousand months in blessings and rewards as stated in the Qur’an. It is an extremely powerful time to grow closer to Allah (SWT) and strengthen one’s faith.

The term Qadr has profound meanings such as “decree” and “honour” and Laylat ul-Qadr is the Night of Honour. It is a night of immense devotion when divine decrees for the upcoming year are set.

Muslims can earn multiple spiritual rewards that they are blessed with during these days. This encourages believers to dedicate themselves to acts of worship, reflection and seeking forgiveness. The Islamic Night of Power holds the power of a thousand months for every act of worship performed during this time. This means that Muslims can earn rewards that equal up to a thousand months!

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) intensified his worship during these sacred nights by performing I’tikaf. He would go to the mosque for uninterrupted devotion to Allah (SWT). Performing acts of Dhikr, making dua for Laylat ul-Qadr and reading the Qur’an is what Muslims should focus on over this period. This is because the Prophet (PBUH) did this during the time and made them the heart of his practice. Partaking in I’tikaf throughout these last ten nights is highly recommended for many Muslims to maximise their spiritual rewards.

What to do on Laylat ul-Qadr

There are many good deeds and acts of worship that Muslims can do in Laylat ul-Qadr to receive multiplied rewards and blessings. However, many believers can struggle with what to do on Laylat ul-Qadr to ensure they seek the rewards. Below are some activities and worship acts Muslims can partake in to earn the immense blessings and rewards.

• Reciting of the Qur’an: Reading and understanding the Qur’an is a wonderful act of worship to do during the last 10 days. Reciting and reflecting on its meanings can bring peace and closeness to Allah (SWT).
• Supplication and Prayer: Spend the majority of your time in dua for Laylat ul-Qadr and give voluntary prayers to seek Allah’s (SWT) forgiveness and guidance.
• Give to charity: Giving during Laylat ul-Qadr provides believers with lots of rewards. It is better than a thousand months, so any donation made has unmatched value and power.

When does the Islamic Night of Power occur?

Many believers wonder when the Islamic Night of Power occurs. This isn’t fully known and there isn’t an exact day stated in the Qur’an or by any Islamic teachings. However, there are many theories of when this powerful night occurs within the last ten nights of Ramadan. Explore these theories to help you understand when to expect Laylat ul-Qadr in 2025!

Majority of scholars say it's on the 27th Night

The companion Ubay ibn Ka’ab says in a hadith authentically narrated by Muslim:

“By Allah, I know about laylat ul Qadr and I know it fully well that it is the twenty-seventh night (during Ramadan) on which the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) commanded us to observe prayer.”

In the Sunan of Abu Dawud Mu’awiyah (RA) narrated ‘The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said regarding the night of al-Qadr: “It is the 27th night (of Ramadan).”’

Imam Ibn Hajar comments on this hadith saying that it is most probably the saying of Mu’awiyah and not the Prophet (saw). Ibn Hajr explains that “the most likely view of the majority is that it [Laylat ul Qadr] is the 27th night of Ramadan.”

Some say it’s the odd nights among the last ten nights

This refers to 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th last nights of Ramadan.

Recorded by Bukhari, and narrated by `Aisha, the Prophet (PBUH) said, "Search for the Night of Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan."

Many say it’s the last ten nights of Ramadan 

Narrated `Aisha and recorded in Bukhari:

Allah's Messenger (PBUH) used to practice I`tikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, "Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan." 

Some say it’s in the last seven nights

The companion Abdullah Ibn Umar narrates a hadith that the scholar of Madinah, Imam Malik records in his Muwatta:

"Search for Laylat al-Qadr in the last seven days."

Some say it is either the 21st, 23rd, and 25th night 

Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (RA) reported:

‘The Prophet (PBUH) [then] came to the people and said: “O people, Laylat ul Qadr was made manifest to me and I came out to inform you about it and two persons came contending with each other and there was a devil along with them and I forgot it. So seek it in the last ten nights of Ramadan. Seek it on the ninth, on the seventh, and on the fifth.”’

I (one of the narrators) said: Abu Sa'id, you know more than us about numbers. He said: “Yes, indeed we have a better right than you. I said: What is this ninth, seventh, and fifth? He said: When twenty-one (nights are over) and the twenty-second begins, it is the ninth, and when twenty-three (nights) are over, that which follows (the last night) is the seventh, and when twenty-five nights are over, what follows it is fifth.” 

Some reported that it is on the 23rd night of Ramadan 

This was believed through the narration of 'Abdullah ibn Unais (RA) in Sahih Muslim.

'Abdullah b. Unais (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (PBUH) as saying:

“I was shown Laylat ul Qadr; then I was made to forget it and saw that I was prostrating in water and clay in the morning of that (night). He (the narrator) said: There was a downpour on the twenty-third night and the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) led us in prayer, and as he went back, there was a trace of water and clay on his forehead and on his nose.”

For this reason, the sahaba 'Abdullah b. Unais used to say that it was the twenty-third (night).

Compiled by - Muhammad Abul Kalam

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