The Night of Power – Laylat-ul-Qadr

“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. Peace!...This until the rise of Morn!”

[Al-Qadr 97:1-5]

When is Laylatul Qadr?

Laylat-ul-Qadr 2027 will fall within the last 10 nights of Ramadan, expected to begin around the evening of Saturday 27 February, depending on the moon sighting.

If Ramadan begins on 8 February, the 27th night will fall on the evening of Friday 5 March. If it begins on 9 February, it will fall on the evening of Saturday 6 March. Islamic nights begin at sunset, so each odd night starts on the evening before the corresponding fast.

The exact night is unknown; the best approach is to increase your worship on all the last 10 nights.

What to Do on Laylatul Qadr

The Prophet ﷺ worked harder in worship during the last 10 nights than at any other time. He stayed up through the night and woke his family to pray (Sahih al-Bukhari 2024). Believers are encouraged to:

• Pray: offer voluntary night prayers (Qiyam and Taraweeh) to seek Allah’s forgiveness and mercy.
• Make dua: ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness, guidance and anything you need, for yourself and your loved ones.
• Recite the Quran: read and reflect on its meanings, as this is the night it was revealed.
• Give charity: as this night is “better than a thousand months,” every donation carries immense reward.
• Remember Allah: fill the night with dhikr and seeking forgiveness (istighfar).
• Observe I’tikaf: if you can, spend the last 10 days in spiritual retreat at the mosque, following the Sunnah.

Don’t miss this opportunity to give and connect with Allah (SWT).

The Rewards of the Night of Power

Allah (SWT) has blessed Laylat-ul-Qadr with virtues beyond human comprehension. Worship on this one night is better than worship over a thousand months, more than 83 years. The angels, including Jibril, descend with Allah’s mercy, blessings and peace.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and hoping for reward, their previous sins will be forgiven” (Sahih al-Bukhari 1901).

Allah (SWT) also tells us that on this night, the affairs of the coming year are decreed:

“Therein (that night) is decreed every matter of ordainments, as a command from Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messengers), as a mercy from your Lord. Verily, He is the All-Hearer, the All-Knower.” [Al-Dukhan 44:4-6]

Make the Most of Laylatul Qadr

Whether it falls on the 27th night or another odd night, Laylat-ul-Qadr is a chance to transform your relationship with Allah (SWT), with rewards multiplied, sins forgiven and destinies decreed. Pray, recite the Quran, make dua and give generously across all of the last 10 nights so you never miss it.

Duas for Laylat-ul-Qadr

The best dua for Laylat-ul-Qadr is the one the Prophet ﷺ taught Aisha (RA). She asked, “O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is Laylat-ul-Qadr, what should I say?” He replied (Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 3513):

اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni

“O Allah, You are All-Forgiving and You love forgiveness, so forgive me.”

Signs of Laylat-ul-Qadr

The Quran describes Laylat-ul-Qadr as a night of peace. The Prophet ﷺ said that on the morning after, the sun rises without visible rays (Sahih Muslim 762). Since this sign only appears afterwards, the best way to catch the night is to worship consistently across all of the last 10 nights.

Zakat On Laylat-al-Qadr

As we pray for ourselves and our loved ones, we also remember the less fortunate. Giving from our wealth is a way of thanking Allah (SWT) for His blessings. Many Muslims choose Laylat-ul-Qadr to pay their Zakat, Zakat al-Fitr or Sadaqah, so that their giving carries the reward of this blessed night.

Pay your Zakat through our donations page today and secure abundant rewards with Allah (SWT).

Laylat-ul-Qadr Donations with Muslim Aid

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