\u201cTHE MONTH OF RAMADHAN, THAT IN WHICH THE QURAN WAS SENT DOWN; A GUIDANCE FOR MANKIND, AND CLEAR SIGNS OF GUIDANCE AND DISTINCTION.\u201d<\/h3>\nTHE QURAN (2: 185)<\/h3>\n<\/blockquote>\n
In fact, according to a Hadith from the 6th Imam (AS), the other holy books were also revealed in this month. Among the nights of Ramadhan is one special night, which is better than a thousand months (Quran, 97: 3).\u00a0 Good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months.\u00a0 It is the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), when the Quran was revealed.\u00a0 Some commentators believe it was the night when the Quran was brought down from Baytul Mamur (Heavenly Abode), for Jibraeel to reveal in parts to the Prophet (PBUH).\u00a0 Others say it was the night when the Prophet (PBUH) received the entire Quran, but was asked to transmit it as and when the occasion demanded.<\/p>\n
Laylatul Qadr is a celebration to commemorate the arrival of the final guidance for humans.\u00a0 It is a tribute to the commencement of the message revealed to mankind by their Creator, a message which shows them the way to achieve happiness in both the worlds.\u00a0 Just as the arrival of a child is celebrated, on its birth and then every year, as a bringer of joy and fulfillment for the family. Laylatul Qadr is celebrated as a bringer of light and guidance for mankind.\u00a0 Unlike the birthday which is celebrated with a feast for the senses.\u00a0 Laylatul Qadr includes a feast for the spirit, a feast of worship and prayers.<\/p>\n Some Ahadith indicate that the fate of every believer for the coming year is decreed on this night.\u00a0 That is why the Duas for this night ask for special favors in the decree for the year.\u00a0 Believers are encouraged to stay awake the entire night, and pray for blessings and forgiveness.\u00a0 It is the holiest night of the year, and it would be unwise to be heedless of the tremendous benefits of this night.<\/p>\n Common Aamal for all three nights of Qadr<\/strong><\/p>\n It is reported in Hadith that whoever keeps awake on the nights of Qadr shall have his\/her sins forgiven, even if they equal the number of the stars in the heaven. It is also recommended to recite hundred Rakaat (i.e. 50 prayers of 2 rakaat each) on these nights.\u00a0 The practice of performing Qadha prayers on these nights has no origin in the books of Hadith.\u00a0 However, it is emphasized to fulfill the Qadha prayers as soon as it is possible, and some believers use this opportunity to perform Qadha prayers of six days, (6\u00d717=102 Rakaats).<\/p>\n On all three nights of Laylatul Qadr, i.e. the 19th, 21st, and 23rd of Ramadhan, the following acts are recommended:<\/p>\n a.)\u00a0 Ghusl before sunset. Open the Quran and say:<\/p>\n In the name of Allah (SWT) the Beneficent the Merciful. Place the Quran on the head and say:<\/p>\n Allah (SWT), Repeat each of the following ten times.<\/p>\n For God\u2019s sake, O Allah (SWT), The 19th Night of Ramadhan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n According to Hadith, Laylatul Qadr is either on the 19th, 21st or 23rd night of Ramadhan. More emphasis is laid on the 21st and the 23rd, particularly the 23rd.<\/p>\n The A`maal for this night are:<\/p>\n 1. The common A`maal for the three nights of Qadr, including:<\/p>\n a) Ghusl.<\/p>\n b) Prayer and Tasbih.<\/p>\n c) Duas nos. 1\u00ad4 for Laylatul Qadr.<\/p>\n d) Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (A.S)<\/p>\n 2. Say 100 times:<\/p>\n Astaghfirullaaha Rabbee Wa\u00adatoobu Ilayh<\/p>\n \u0627\u0633\u062a\u063a\u0641\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647 \u0631\u0628\u064a \u0648\u0623\u062a\u0648\u0628 \u0625\u0644\u064a\u0647<\/p>\n I seek forgiveness of Allah, and I turn (repentant) to Him.<\/p>\n 3. Say 100 times:<\/p>\n Allahumma il\u00ad`an Qatalata \u00adameeril mu\u2019mineen<\/p>\n \u0627\u0644\u0644\u0647\u0645 \u0627\u0644\u0639\u0646 \u0642\u062a\u0644\u0629 \u0623\u0645\u064a\u0631 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0624\u0645\u064a\u0646<\/p>\n O\u2019 Allah (SWT), curse the ones who killed Ameerul Mu\u2019mineen.<\/p>\n 4. Munajat of Imam Ali (A.S)<\/p>\n 5. Dua of Jawshane Kabeer is also recommended on this night.<\/p>\n The 21st Night of Ramadhan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n According to Hadith, Laylatul Qadr is either on the 19th, 21st or 23rd night of Ramadhan. More emphasis is laid on the 21st and the 23rd, particularly on the 23rd.<\/p>\n The A`maal for this night are:<\/p>\n 1. The common A`maal for the three nights of Qadr, including:<\/p>\n a) Ghusl.<\/p>\n b) Namaz and Tasbih.<\/p>\n c) Duas nos. 1\u00ad4 for Laylatul Qadr.<\/p>\n d) Ziyarat of Imam Hussain (A.S)<\/p>\n 2. From this night onwards, the Dua for the last ten nights is recited every night. Also, there is a special Dua for each of the last ten nights.<\/p>\n 3. Ziyarat of Ameenullah.<\/p>\n 4. Munajat of Imam Ali (A.S)<\/p>\n 5. Dua of Jawshane Kabeer is recommended on this night.<\/p>\n * On this night many people recite Dua no.3 and the two Tasbihs mentioned on the 19th. However, Mafatihul Jinan does not include this as part of the A`maal for the 21st night.<\/p>\n![\"Quran](\"https:\/\/en.shafaqna.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/185..jpg\")
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\nb.)\u00a0 Two Rakaats prayer; in each Rakah after Surah Al-Hamd recite Sura Al-Ikhlas 7 times.
\nc.)\u00a0 After the prayer say 70 times:\u00a0 \u201cAstaghfirullaaha wa-Atoobu Ilayh\u201d
\nI seek forgiveness of Allah (SWT), and I turn (repentant) to God.
\nd.)\u00a0 Recite the following Duas.<\/p>\n
\nAllah (SWT) bless Muhammad (PBUH) and the family of Muhammad (PBUH).
\nAllah (SWT) I ask You, for the sake of Your revealed Book,
\nand what is in it, and in it is Your greatest name,
\nand (all) Your beautiful names,
\nand what is feared and hoped for,
\nmake me among those whom You have saved from the fire.<\/p>\n
\nfor the sake of this Quran,
\nfor the sake of the one God sent with it,
\nfor the sake of every believer God has praised in it,
\nand for the sake of God\u2019s right over them,
\nfor none is more aware of God\u2019s Right over them than God.<\/p>\n
\nfor the sake of Muhammad (PBUH),
\nfor the sake of Ali (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Fatimah (S.A),
\nfor the sake of Hassan (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Hussain (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Ali bin (son of) Hussain (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Muhammad bin Ali (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Jafar bin Muhammad (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Musa bin Jafar (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Ali bin Musa (A.S),
\nfor the sake of\u00a0 Muhammad bin Ali (A.S)
\nfor the sake of Ali bin Muhammad (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Hasan bin Ali (A.S),
\nfor the sake of Al Hujjat (the proof) (AJ).<\/p>\n