Is the 27th of Ramadan the Most Important Night?

The 27^th of Ramadan is believed by most Muslims the world over to be the date of the Night of Power, also known as Laylatul Qadr. This is not strictly true - the exact date of the Night of Power is unknown but is believed to fall on one of the last 10 odd nights of Ramadan - 21, 23, 25, 27 or 29.

Scholars believe that it is in NOT knowing that the night has such significance. Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi wrote:

“God has concealed this night from the ummah so that they may strive in seeking it and performing worship throughout the month in the hopes of catching it.”

However, because the exact date is never known, many align Laylatul Qadr to the 27^th of Ramadan as a focus for dua, deeds, giving and rewards.

Within Islamic scripture, there are signs that you can look out for during the last 10 nights of Ramadan in an attempt to align the intensity of your Laylatul Qadr prayers with what you believe to be the actual Night of Power. You want to look out for a night that is calm and peaceful - not too hot and not too cold. The moon should be strong in the sky but without rays and not disturbed by any shooting stars.

Finally, as night gives way to the day when the sun rises, it will appear as a complete disk with no beams of light.

Why is Laylatul Qadr so Meaningful?

Whether Laylatul Qadr is on the 27^th of Ramadan or another night, it is best known as the Night of Power because it commemorates the night on which Allah (SWT) first revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) through the Angel Jibril (AS).

It is understood that worshipping Allah (SWT) on this day before dawn is better than more than a thousand nights of worshipping Allah (SWT). Forgiveness is a significant focus of this worship, and during the night, Muslims are urged to seek ultimate forgiveness from Allah (SWT).

The gateway to heaven is believed to be kept open on this night, making prayers even more valuable. Additionally, performing religious duties such as praying all night at the mosque is believed to earn Muslims extra rewards.

27^th of Ramadan Dua

O Allah, make available for me the blessings of the night of Qadr, render my affairs easy to deal with instead of becoming difficult and cumbersome, take into consideration my apologies, and unburden my back from the heavy load of wrongdoings, O He who is compassionate while dealing with the upright.

It is not just on the 27^th of Ramadan, but throughout the last 10 nights of Ramadan, Muslims are urged to spend their nights in prayer, taking strength and power from the darkness, asking for forgiveness, and cleansing themselves of past sins.

Allah, on this day, bestow on me the blessings of Laylatul Qadr, change my affairs from being difficult to be easy, accept my apologies, and decrease for me my sins and burdens, O the Compassionate with His Righteous servants.

Have You Set out Your 27 Ramadan Charity Deeds

The last ten days of Ramadan need to see an increase in the intensity of the intention of your deeds. Here are a couple of suggestions for you.

• Perform i’tikaaf. Many masjids have i’tikaaf for youth. It is a beautiful night of prayer and halaqas. Prophet Muhammad said: “Whosoever for Allah’s sake did even one-day i’tikaaf, Allah would keep him away from Jahannam by trenches.”
• Forgive those who wronged you.
• Be kind and complimentary to those around you. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: “A person may say a word that is pleasing to Allah, and he may not think much of it, but Allah will bestow his pleasure upon him on the Day of Judgement.”
• Ensure you fulfil your 27^th of Ramadan charity donations.

The 27^th of Ramadan is a special night for charity donations - always remember that every act of prayer, devotion and worship on this night is multiplied many times over, and your past sins are forgiven. Our global donation platform will ensure you succeed in meeting your obligations and making this Ramadan a powerful one for you and your family.