The storm had already claimed the lives of at least two people in China's Hainan and 16 people in the Philippines
asia9 hours ago
Allah the Almighty says: “Verily, We have sent it (the Qur’an) down in the night of Al Qadr (Decree). And what will make you know what the night of Al Qadr is? The night of Al Qadr is better than a thousand months (i.e., worshipping Allah on that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months). Therein descend the angels, including Angel Gabriel, by Allah’s permission with all Decrees. (All that night), there is peace (and goodness from Allah to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn.” (97, 1-5).
These verses from the Qur’an talk about the Laylat Al Qadr, or the Night of Power, or the Night of Decree, which falls on one of the last ten days of Ramadan. Muslims' worship peak during these last ten days as they expect to take advantage of the Night of Power.
The reward for worship on this night, according to the Qur’an, is equivalent to the reward for worship in 1,000 months. In other words, the rewards of worship on this one night are greater than a lifetime.
Laylat Al Qadr commemorates the night in 610AD when the first verses of the Holy Qur’an were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Cave Hira situated atop a mountain in Makkah, which has since been known as the Jabal Al Noor, the Mountain of Enlightenment. The revelation occurred piecemeal, spanning a period of 23 years, at times in brief verses and sometimes in longer chapters.
Aishah (May Allah be Pleased with Her), one of the wives of the Prophet (PBUH), reports: “When it was the (last) third of the month of Ramadan, the Prophet (PBUH) used to strengthen his resolve, spend the nights in worship and wake up his household.” (Related by Al-Bukhari).
A Hadith, or teaching from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), encourages Muslims to spend Laylat Al Qadr in devotion and seek God’s forgiveness. “Whosoever establishes the prayers on the night of Qadr, out of sincere faith, and hoping to attain Allah’s rewards, then all his past sins will be forgiven.” (Bukhari Vol 1, Book 2:34).
Since Allah decrees whatever is ahead of his servants on this night, it is an opportune time to stand in prayers asking Allah in submissiveness with a sincere heart, and being repentant as well as remorseful of one’s sins, ensuring Allah will certainly heed to him and decree a better life for him.
ALSO READ:
The storm had already claimed the lives of at least two people in China's Hainan and 16 people in the Philippines
asia9 hours ago
Dubai Police have asked drivers to be extra cautious
transport9 hours ago
The former all-rounder has returned to cricket during the past year after a horrific car crash at the end of 2022
cricket10 hours ago
Dubai Police have asked drivers to be extra cautious
emergencies10 hours ago
The country has set a new Guinness World Record by creating the largest falcon hood, beating the previous record of 1.65 metres
uae11 hours ago
Hamas' health ministry said that 94,616 people have been wounded since the conflict began on October 7
mena11 hours ago
In most Islamic countries, including the Gulf countries, the Prophet's birthday is observed on 12 Rabi’ Al-Awwal 1444
uae holidays12 hours ago
Traffic will be diverted to the opposite side during this period
transport13 hours ago