The Prayer Center of Orland Park

The Prayer Center of Orland Park Ramadan 1434 | 2013
THE SIGNS
When Does it Occur?
Laylat al-Qadar takes place in the last ten nights of Ramadan. The Prophet
said, “I witnessed the Night of Power, then I forgot [which night it was]. It happens
in the last ten nights (of Ramadan).” (Ibn Hiban)
The Night:
• The night is mild, as stated by the Prophet ‏,ﷺ “The night of power is a mild
night neither hot nor cold.” (Ibn Khuzaymah, authentic.)
• The number of angels out that night are too numerous to count. The Prophet
said, “The number of angels present that night on earth cannot be counted.”
(Ibn Khuzaymah, good hadith)
• It is a clear night and the stars are visible: The Prophet ﷺ said, “The night of
power is a clear night… as though its moon uncovers the nights’ stars.”
(Ibn Hibban) The Morning After
• The sun rises in the morning after the Night of Power “red and weak.”
(Ibn Khuzaimah, authentic)
• The Prophet ﷺ said about the sunrise, in another hadith, that it is “white, having no rays”.
[Muslim]. Having no rays is explained by the narration above as being “weak.”
Things to do:
• Pray.
• Read Qur’an.
• Make dhikr.
• Engage in worship in its strict sense.
• Be kind to others.
• If you’re in the Masjid, be clean.
• Avoid being rude.
Things not to do:
• Talk and waste one’s time socializing.
• Commit sins.
• Sleep the night away.
• Making the Masjid untidy.
What if I Have Commitments the Next Day?
Scholars noted that one does not have to stand the entire night to experience it. One could worship for a short while
and still receive the blessings of the night. Thus those who have to work, take care of the kids, or other responsibilities
need only worship for a short while. [See Fath al-Bari of Ibn Hajar.]
May Allah grant us guidance to experience this night.
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