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[quote]Laylatul Qadr

ALLAH says in the Qur'an in Surah Al-Qadr: &quot;We have indeed revealed this (message) in the Night of Power. And what will explain to thee 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 God's permission, on every errand: Peace! This until the rise of Morn.&quot; (97:1-5)

Allah also says about this powerful night in Surah Dukhan:

&quot;Ha. Mim. By the book that makes things clear. We sent it down during a blessed night. For We (ever) wish to warn (against evil). In that (night) is made distinct every affair of

wisdom, by command, from Our Presence. For We (ever) send (revelations), as a mercy from Thy Lord: for He hears and knows (all things).&quot; (Surah 44: Verses 1-6)

Allah said in the Qur'an in Surah Baqarah:

&quot;Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Qur'an, as a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong).&quot;(Surah 2: Verse 185)
 
Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) said about Lailatul-Qadr:

It as narrated by Abu Hurayra that Prophet said, &quot;Anyone who stays awake for the Night Of Power with belief and for the pleasure of Allah, all his previous sins will be forgiven.&quot;

(Bukhari and Muslim)

It has also been reported by Aisha, the wife of the Prophet (pbuh) who said:

&quot;I asked the Messenger of Allah if I knew which night was the Night of Power and what Prayer I should say during that night?

He said to me: Say: &quot;O Allah! You are forgiving and you love forgiveness, so you too forgive me.
  
I am sure every one of us would like to live a life cleansed of sins and free of mistakes. Everyone would like to meet Allah on the Day of Judgment without sins. Every one of us

would like to feel that he/she is reborn today. Everyone would like to purify himself/herself without anguish or torment, and with certainty of Allah's forgiveness.

The Night of Power is one of the best way in which a person is to achieve all these ideals.

As far as determining the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr) is concerned, it has been reported to be during one of the odd-numbered nights of the last ten days of Ramadaan, i.e.

21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th.

The ways to benefit from the blessings of Laylatul Qadr:
a. Recitation of the Our'an. 
b. Prayers - Nafl after Taraweeh. 
c. Remembrance of Allah or zikr 
d. Supplication or Du'a for yourself and for others.

The Night of Power is a very important occasion in Islam. This Night is a Night of Mercy, Night of Blessing, Night of Peace, Night of Guidance. It is a Night of Unification

between the finite world of ours and the Infinite Universe of the Unseen.

May Allah give us the strength, the power, the courage and the effort to do our best to obey Allah and to follow His teachings. May Allah guide us and may Allah strengthen our

Emaan. May Allah help us to live another year with sincerity and devotion. May Allah make us realize that one year of our life is over and that we are one year closer to our graves. 
 
 Let  us ask ALLAH to grant us the ability to change ourselves for the better and not to be of those who are prevented from His Mercy and forgiveness. Indeed He is the One who

Hears and He is the One to Respond.

Ya ALLAH ! We are full of sins. Please forgive us and guide us towards the Right path, following the example of our Prophet Mohammed (SAW) and open our hearts to

understand our Deen.. Aameen

Edited by: saba2 on Saturday, September 04, 2010 2:27 AM

Edited by: saba2 on Saturday, September 04, 2010 2:28 AM[/quote]

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