GETTING the Night of Laylatul Qadar is one of the great blessings in the month of Ramadan. However, because there are no definite instructions from the Prophet Muhammad SAW regarding the exact date of this night, Muslims are advised to look for it by increasing their worship and pious deeds in the last 10 days of Ramadan, especially on odd nights.
Here are several ways you can do to get Lailatul Qadar Night:
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Night praying: Take time for night prayers, especially Tarawih and Tahajjud prayers. Night prayer is an act of worship that is highly recommended on the night of Lailatul Qadra.
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Reading the al-Quran: Increase the amount of time you spend reading the Qur’an, meditating on its meaning, and listening to it. Lailatul Qadr night is also the night when the Al-Quran was first revealed, so reading the Al-Quran on this night is highly recommended.
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Dhikr and Prayer: Do more dhikr and prayers to Allah SWT. Asking for forgiveness, asking for guidance, and asking for blessings are some examples of prayers that can be done.
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Donate and Share: Donate alms and give alms to those in need. Sharing one’s sustenance with others is a charity that is highly recommended, especially on the night of Lailatul Qadr.
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Spending Time at the Mosque: If possible, spend time at the mosque to worship with the Muslim community. Many mosques hold special religious activities in the last 10 days of Ramadan, including on the night of Lailatul Qadr.
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Avoiding Immoral Matters: In addition to increasing worship, avoid all forms of immorality and sin. The Night of Lailatul Qadr is a night full of blessings and forgiveness, so it is very important to stay away from everything that is not pleasing to Allah SWT.
By doing good deeds and increasing worship activities in the last 10 days of Ramadan, as well as praying to Allah SWT to make it easier to find the Night of Lailatul Qadr, it is hoped that we will be able to reap great blessings from that night.
on the night of Lailatul Qadr, a person is encouraged to get closer to Allah SWT, because of the benefits that will be obtained. Therefore there is a prayer that is recommended to be read on the night of glory as follows:
Oh God, you love cream amnesty amnesty forgive me
Arabic Latin: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu’anni
Meaning: O Allah, indeed You are Forgiving and love to forgive. Therefore, forgive me.
What is Lailatul Qadr?
The Night of Lailatul Qadr, also known as the Night of Greatness or the Night of Glory, is one of the most special nights in the month of Ramadan. In Islamic teachings, this night is considered to be the night in which the Al-Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad SAW by Allah SWT. The blessing of this night is expressed in the Quran as better than a thousand months.
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This blessed moment falls on the odd nights of the last 10 days of Ramadan, with a definite presence between the 21st and 29th nights. Although the exact date is unknown, this night is often sought on the night of the 27th.
On the night of Lailatul Qadr, Muslims spend time in prayer, dhikr, reading the Quran, and asking Allah SWT for forgiveness. In the Islamic tradition, every act of worship done on this night is multiplied by the value of thousands of months, so the opportunity to get a great reward is very high.
In addition, the night of Lailatul Qadr is also a good time to reflect and improve oneself, as well as to pray and beg Allah SWT for His goodness, salvation, and forgiveness. Many Muslims use this night as an opportunity to repent and improve their relationship with Allah SWT and fellow human beings.
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Various traditions are carried out by Muslims throughout the world in celebrating the night of Laylatul Qadar. From evening prayers to reciting zikr, sharing food with those in need, to holding recitations and religious lectures.
In the current global pandemic atmosphere, many Muslims are trying to celebrate Lailatul Qadar night safely at home, through congregational prayers with family, as well as using technology to participate in recitations and other religious activities online.
Night of Lailatul Qadr reminds us of the importance of living life with full awareness, kindness, and devotion to Allah SWT and fellow human beings. May this blessed night bring blessings, safety, and peace to all Muslims around the world. (Z-10)
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