The Powerful Night of Ramadan

Sahara desert and milky way with billions of stars in the night sky over palm trees of the oasis (photo: iStock by Getty Images).


We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power: And what will explain to you what the night of power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah's permission, on every errand: Peace!...This until the rise of morn! (Quran 97:1-5)

The Night of Power in His infinite wisdom is encouraged to be searched during the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan. Since over fourteen centuries Muslims are striving diligently to benefit greatly from it. A rare trade indeed - pure profit and thousand times more!

Interestingly we have embraced the night for its mathematical magic but seemingly misplaced the very essence of the night. In fact, it was just another dark night. But it became the Night of Power because of what was revealed in the darkness. It is now known to us, a night better than a thousand months. The dark night is illuminating the world and the Quran is guiding the humanity ever since.

The Night of Power is celebrated powerfully. Masajid and communities celebrate the night by staying up all night, listening to lectures, reading Quran, etc. What seems to be missing though is to reflect on the Divine Words and to act upon it. Unless that is done, the real power will not be received from the Night of Power.

Ramadan visits us every year and offers us a reason to reflect on all aspect of our lives. The objects of our wants and fears far surpass the limits of human genius, energy, and mortal life. The sum of all that we need and desire .. spiritual or material, essential or superfluous .. simply exceeds our ability to attain it. What, then, is one to do? The believer turns to his or her Creator in prayer. The response is natural. Whether moved by need or hope, or faced with misfortune or danger, people instinctively call upon God.  Prayer is at the center of our very being and the marrow of the Muslim way of life. For many in the English speaking world, however, this face of Islam is virtually unknown.

Dua - Supplication - Prayer is Muslim's hope for everything at all times. Let us submit ourselves and plead and plead and plead ... as He alone can relieve us of our anxieties and sufferings.

(the following is an excerpt from Dua Kumayl that was often recited by Imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with him))

by Thy majesty against which nothing can stand up
by Thy grandeur which prevails upon all things
by Thy authority which is exercised over all things
by Thy knowledge which pervades all things

O Allah! Forgive us of sins that would hinder our supplications
O Allah! Forgive us of sins that would suppress hope
O Allah! Forgive all sins that we have committed and every error that we have erred
O Allah! Accept our apologies and have pity on our intense sufferings and set us free from my heavy fetters (of evil deeds)
O Allah! You are aware of my weakness to bear even a minor affliction of this world and its consequence and adversity affecting the denizen of this earth, although such afflictions are momentary, short-lived and transient
How then can I bear the retributions and the punishments of the Hereafter which are enormous and of intensive sufferings, of prolonged period and perpetual duration, and which shall never be alleviated for those who deserve the same as those retributions will be the result of Your wrath; and Your punishment which neither the heavens nor the earth can withstand and bear!
My Lord! How can I, a weak, insignificant, humble, poor and destitute creature of Yours be able to bear them?
O' my God! My Lord! My King! And Master! Which of the matters shall I complain to You and for which of them shall I bewail and weep?
Shall I bewail for the pains and pangs of the punishment and their intensity or for the length of sufferings and their duration?

Therefore (my Lord!) If You will subject me to the penalties (of hell) in company of Your enemies and cast me with those who merited my punishments and tear me apart from Your friends and those who will be near to You, then my God, my Lord and my Master, though I may patiently bear Your punishments, how can I calmly accept being kept away from You?

I reckon that though I may patiently endure the scorching fire of the hell, yet how can I resign myself to the denial of Your pity and clemency? How can I remain in the fire while I have hopes of Your forgiveness?

So, my Lord! I look earnestly towards You and towards You, my Lord!

I have stretched forth my hands therefore, by Your honor, respond to my supplication and let me attain my prayers and, by Your bounty, frustrate not my hopes and protect me from the evils of my enemies and O' My Lord! have mercy on me whose only asset is hope and whose only weapon is lamentation.

Ameen ... Ya Rabb ... Ameen ... Ameen ...

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Older Comments:
BABANDI A. GUMEL FROM U.K said:
Allahumma Innaka Afuwun tuhibbu afuwa faafu anni When one happens to see Lailatul Qadr this is the Dua which the Prophet recommended to Aisha (RA)and to the Ummah in general.Oh Allah You are Forgiving and you love forgiveness so forgive. May Allah enable us to view Lailatul Qadr at least once in our life time so we can attain the reward of that 83 years 4 months ibadah Amen.
2015-07-13

BABANDI A. GUMEL FROM U.K said:
May Allah accept our effort and the entire Ummah and it becomes means of salvation for ourselves and guidance for the rest of the humanity.Amen
2013-08-05

KHALIL BIN HASAN FROM MALAYSIA said:
Alhamdulillah brother! peace and blessings be with you and to us
all...mashaAllah a beautiful duaa for the night of power..
2012-08-14

FAHAD UMBUKAN FROM PHILLIPINES said:
the night of power they said that is in the begining of ramadan up to the end of ramadan.is that true?
2008-10-02

ASKAR FROM USA said:
Excellent article, Maasha'Allah.

www.islamation.com
2008-09-27

ALI KASSIE FROM USA said:
May Allah forgive all our sins and protect us against His punishment of the hereafter. This article and the supplication really touches the real essence of the night of power which most of us are missing.
2008-09-27

AFTAB FROM SAUDI ARABIA said:
the dua made me cry, if you can please send the same in arabic to me on email, please print more such dua's, May Allaha forgive u ur sins and mine too Ameem Ya Rabb Ameen
2008-09-06

ASTOU FROM USA said:
Assalamoulhaleykoum

May Allah the Almighty accpet this precious prayer for all the Ummah of Mouhammad (PBUH) May we get rewarded for observing the power of this night. May Allah guide us in the Right path and may He save us from the torments of the grave and reward us with the Heavens. Amine
2007-10-09

YUSUF FROM USA said:
SALAAM ALAIKUM.my brathers&sisters may ALLAH (SWT)forgive us and grant as
2005-11-02

ZIA ISLAM FROM USA said:
I'm really touched by this prayer and inshAllah I hope to recite it to MSA of UM-Dearborn after the maghrib prayer.

Jazaks to the writter and may Allah bless you for once again, informing us of our responsibility to our Creator.
2005-11-02

ISHAQ ADAMU FROM NIGERIA. said:
ASSALAMU ALAIKUM,
Really the message touches every faithful life, we pray that the ALLAH,(SWT) Accepts our Fasting. Ma assalam
2005-11-01

C. ALI FROM USA said:
all of this torture...i thought hell is a place for growth and purification...that one would eventually leave it.
2005-10-31

FATHURIN ZEN FROM INDONESIA said:
Assalamu'alaikum . I really respect for this articel because every muslims must understand that Al-Qur'an is the best way for solving the nowady life problem. TQ
2005-10-31

SHAHNAZ FROM USA said:
beautiful prayers may allah make it easy&give hidayah to muslim ummah to make it a part of our lives &benefit from it sincerely ameen
2005-10-30

P SIDDIQI FROM ENGLAND said:
salaam Alaikum
brother and sisters
its useful side i ever seen
2004-11-11

YAHYA BERGUM FROM USA said:
Well, Brother Yasser, with respect to my own death I can't offhand think of a better night on which to greet it. May you rest in peace.

Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji'un. It seems as if lately I have been saying that more often.
2004-11-11

JAVAID FROM INDIA said:
assalamualikum,
it great pleasure to see such articles on net. it really a source of graet information for not only the muslims but to whole non muslim world, as they want go to the roots of islam.
i wd like to thank the whole of the people who are maintaning this site.
i wd also request to write articles about the current problems of muslims, like the blkame terrorists, clear it properly so that people should come to know the truth of islam.
rset, allah hafiz
2004-11-10

MOHAMMED NIZAMUDDIN HASSAN FROM INDIA said:
Assalamu w Alaikum
Its really great that such messages are given wherein we can be prepared for our final journey by asking forgiveness on Lailathul Qadr as these facts which will save from the Fire of Hell
2003-11-23

IRFAN-AHMED FROM PAKISTAN said:
Salaam alekum!
Holy Land? A land can be HOly only if Allah wills so. If Allah sent Holy Quran to us in a Holy night of Laila tul Qadr than obviously a Holy land must have a link too.
Without naming any religion, a Holy land must fit the criterea of a direct link to the Holiness of any religion, so a Holy land must be a Land claimed in name of a religion and named so after that link is established.

First country ever to be created on the face of the world in name of a religion happened in 14th August,1947. The country was named Holy-PAK + Land-istan. What many forget is that it was a Holy incident in ISlam becuase it happened on the 27th of Ramadhan night, yet we all cling to the reminder of Israel as the known Holy Land of our religious conflicts, mind u, u are not looking in the right direction. Rasool Allah said that Al-Mehdi will come from east. Kurasaan is a place in East of Arab world divided among two countries, Afghanistan and Pakistan. One of these coutries show links to divine signs and Prophecies.
I think it is high time we take a good look at the measures we have taken to thwart an open crusade but in bits and pieces by west, same bits and Peices it created when it colonised after demise of Khilafat, but less than 50 years and a Holy land appeared in living body of Khilafat, a nation one under Islam otherwise most divided and diverse if secular. Pakistan comprsises of five big and many small nations and tribes which have held hold to the lands there for centuries as their home. ISlam chose to dwell here in our times when Arabia was too busy counting wealth and depositing it in Jewish Banks.

In Battle of Badr sticks were used as swords, but HUge Arab world is unable to use oil in not non Arab defense but their own in Palestine and Iraq.

But if the Arab world becomes more awake and realise that they were a shame before Islam when they were Arabs only, but ISlam snatched away this tribal or racist identity and named them Muslims only
2003-11-22

MARIEME DIOP FROM SENEGAL said:
Salam dear brothers and sisters,
Ramadan Mubarak to all and may Allah forgive us, accept our prayers and our fasting, and may He let us live longer and longer, so we can continue to worship Him and ask for more blessings and be welcomed in His greatest Heaven....ALLAHOU AKBAR!!!! LAA ILAHA ILLALAH!!!!!
Wa Salam....
2003-11-22

JOANN ENRIQUEZ FROM USA said:
This is a very beautiful sharing. It is momentous in this holy time amidst all the evil that surround humanity.
2003-11-22

INTY FROM UNITED KINGDOM said:
Aslam w Alaikum,

There is an old catholic saying, "The nearer the pulpit, the bigger the sinner."

We must pray for peace. pray for salvation. Pray for an end to our humiliation in all corners of the world.

But whilst praying it must be backed up by actions. Actions that will help end the sufferings of the muslims in the world.

An astonishing fact about the muslim world is that 800 million of the 1.3 billion muslims in the world cannot read or write. 61% of the muslims in the world are illiterate! While the first word revealed to Mohammed (PBUH) was "Iqra" or recite, read.

Religious education must be backed up by scientific education. The successes of the early muslim empires were due to education. The Islamic world was the centre of academic excellence.

Susbstance over form is a key concept which must be adhered to when trying to understand Islamic teachings. For too long we have allowed the Mullah (Backed up by religious knowledge alone) to dictate the terms. Their majority audience (61%) are the illiterate masses who do not have the capability to think critically and question the substance of their teachings.

Maybe thats what the local, national and internation Mullah wants. He may prefer the status quo so that he goes unchallenged in his distortions of the truth.

Religious piety and religious teachings are compulsory for an understanding of the devine message. But scientific, academic education allows one to critically think and appraise. As a universal and true message, Islam has nothing to fear from scientific appraisal, but the Mullah has a lot to fear.

Education is the key to success, salvation, survival, and poverty alleviation.
2003-11-22

ASMA FROM UK said:
Asalamwalaikum Wa Rahmutallahi Wa Barakatahu

Jazakhallah khair for an excellent dua. Inshallah, may Allah (SWT) guide us and Grant us the strength to become better muslims, Inshallah.
2003-11-21

NEELAM AHMAD FROM USA said:
Thankyou to the writer for reminding me of something which I didnot forgot but was not thinking of all the time as I should have been I sometimes think that by performing the haqooq ul abad I am doing my job but how can I forgive that
I have to keep on asking for his mercy and guidenc e and forgiveness as all the voluntearly and involuntearly sins that I perform in the every day life ...can only ask for his forgiveness
and thats all...and try my best.
Allah Mian Jee you know every thing and you also know that how helpless we are in front of all the attractions and false images of this life and how easily we can get distracted and start thinking that we are capable of doing things that we are actually not capable of Its only and only Allah who makes us capable and can take away that whenever he wants so we should always be thankfull to him for whatever he has given us and should always be asking for his mercy....

Ameen sum ameen
2003-11-20

AWNEE SHAHEED FROM UNITED STATES said:
Ramdan Mubark, to all believers in creation. May ALLAH guide us into all truth, to love right and hate wrong. ALLAH IS THE GREATEST
2003-10-27

SHABBIR FROM TANZANIA said:
Imam ali (a.s) is the FIRST KHALIFA whether you like it or not
2002-12-03

YAZID FROM USA said:
Salaam-
Wonderful dua. Thanks to the author for sharing.

Would have ment more if he could have left out his biases towards english speaking muslims or those who ONLY speak english.

ALLAH can understand english brother...DON'T limit his capicity!
2002-12-02

ALSIR HASSAN FADL FROM SUDAN said:
It is inspiring to browes through your pages in this holy month of Ramadan.Please try as possible as you can to do what is in your ability to bring the moslems togther, and let every muslim know since be beleives in the oneness od alla and that Mohammed is his prophet and messenger, any thing else is a secondry disagreement that should rise to level of making us enemies.
2002-12-02

MAJID A. CALIL FROM UNITED STATES said:
beautiful, from Majid in Houston, TX.
2002-12-02

SHARIFA HOWARD FROM U.S.A. said:
The comment in paragraph 4 line 11 is not true. English speaking Muslims are aware that prayer is at the very center of our being and do embrace prayer with sincerity and humility, the number is
greater than less. We also understand all the articles of faith. English speaking Muslims understand that Islam is our deen (way of life. I pray a correction will be made in the otherwise beautiful article for Allah knows and ever watches. As Salaam Alaikum
2002-12-02

SHARIFA FROM U.S.A. said:
Truly a beautiful prayer. It touches and warms the heart in way difficult to place into words.
Thank you for sharing. As Salaam Alaikum
2002-12-02

IFFA ALI FROM PAKISTAN said:
its very nice t oget to see informative stuff on theinternet specially concerning the holy month of ramadan + the important occasions that come within it
good work to all the people to put their knowledge & spread it out to others
2002-12-02

SUMAIRA KHAN FROM ENGLAND said:
assalamwalaikum,
tht was a touching dua but u should have increased some more imp points abt ummat ,the day of judgement,abt the azaab in the grave ,dajjaal the demon &last but not the least abt mukir nakir plz don't mind if i have suggested my opinino
2002-12-01

AZFAR SHAMIM FROM PAKISTAN said:
As'salam Alaikum, I have no words to express my commetns for such a marvelous, termendous and useful, informative article, dua in english and Arabic. Please keep it up enabling muslims and non-muslims to select the way of rightious. Jazak Allah - Wa'as Salam.
2002-11-24

NADERA FROM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA said:
This is the best prayer(dua)I have come accross so far. I was moved by the way it was written. Thank you for printing it for us.
2002-11-22

HUSAIN FROM U.S.A. said:
I really appreciated this wonderful heart felt supplication to Allah, the Most Merciful. The words were simply humble and so meaningful. Allah the most merciful will definately have mercy on us Muslims on that great day. Allah protect us and guide us on the right path. Ameen
2002-03-01

SAFINA BAIGG FROM USA said:
i have no words to describe, how important this piece of information is to me , iam v.thankful. pleasesend me like these in future.
2001-12-30

NARIMAN FROM USA said:
Assalamu Alaikum,

I am pleased to read such great dua in English, and I would love to see more of that. Where would I find Islamic dua in English?

Jazakum Allah Khair,

Nariman
2001-12-24

SALEEM BAIG MOHAMMAD FROM OMAN said:
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST AND MOVING PRAYERS I HAVE EVER COME ACROSS. MAY ALLAH BLESS YOU ALL ENORMOUSLY FOR INCLUDING SUCH A LIVELY PRAYER TO THE ISLAMICITY BULLETIN.
2001-12-23

NADIR FROM PAKISTAN said:
Thanks for the excellent article. It was very enlightening.
I really enjoy your bulletin. they freshen my faith.
Please keep sendig them. I have recently changed my e mail adress from [email protected] to the one mentioned above, Please advice me who to notify that change.
Thankyou.
2001-12-23

MOHAMMED NAQUIB FROM INDIA said:
this dua was wonderful and inspiring. can u mail me more likr this
2001-12-20

SALEEM MUHAMMAD FROM USA said:
Salaam,
I want to take the time out to tell you that I really enjoy your website. It is very informative and enlightening. May Allah continue to bless and keep you.

Salaam,
2001-12-17

MOHAMED FROM MPLS,MN,USA said:

Assalamu alleycum
Iid mubarak.kullu aamin wantum be kair
may I take this opportunity to thank you for
all that you have done for me.
2001-12-17

KHALID MEHMOOD FROM PAKISTAN said:
Dear Sirs,
Thank you for sent me all this material, but I have nothing except conditional respose and fear.
The one thing regarding religion I feel strongly is conditioning and the fear and I know where there is fear there is no religion, no God, and finally no love, I have no insight to solve this problem of fear. so how I comment, I do not know.
Thanks
Khalid
2001-12-16

PERVEZ IQBAL FROM UK said:
As-Salaam Alkakum Brothers/Sisters

Just like to say Eid Mubarak to everybody at your organisation. Many thanks for all the very useful and enlighting information that you provide to us brothers/sisters, that will insha-allah benefit us in the hereafter.

Again many thanks, have a beautiful day.Shukaria

Was-Salaam

Pervez
2001-12-16

KENNETH D. BROWNE FROM USA said:
peace be upon you and the mercy and blessing of Allah . I thank you personelle and will say dua that Allah will reward you for your efforts.
2001-12-16

ABDULKADIR FROM UNITED KINGDOM said:
Alhamdulillah it is too good to hear about the truth.
2001-12-15

AHMAD ABUL-ELA FROM USA said:
I just read the translation of "Dua Kumayl" in your recent bulletin. It is very moving and very gracious. I would be very grateful if you can send me the translation of the entire Dua, not just this excerpt. I could find no more beautiful translation than yours. Please send me the whole Dua in English by mail or e-mail. If there is a fee for this, I'll be glad to pay it. Eid Mubarak to you and yours.
.... Thank you very much. May Allah bless you.
2001-12-15

AYSHA SULEIMAN FROM KENYA said:
Good article. It sure helps to remove superstitions that people may have about the Powerful night. Allah bless you
2001-12-14

NIK PAKHITAH ABDUL RAHMAN FROM MALAYSIA said:
Thank you for the supplications.Would you mind forwarding the arabic version please?
Eid Saeed to all brothers and sisters at Islamicity.
Assalaamualaikum.
2001-12-14

MISTURA IREWOLEDE FROM USA said:
Thanks for the bulletin. I feel happy and thank Allah for us, Muslims. May Allah continue to guide us in the right part. Pls. keep on keeping me educated about Islam so I can pass the knowledge on to others. May Allah bless us Muslims during this special time of Ramadan and enjoyed us with the abundant blessing of the powerful night. RAMANDAN KAREEM TO ALL MUSLIMS THROUGOUT THE WORLD-Ameen!!!
2001-12-13

SAUDAH ADEDOYIN FROM NIGERIA said:
salam alaekum,
waoh, that was a beautiful prayer by imam Ali (may Allah be pleased with him, ameen).

Thank you Allah for making us muslims.

ramadan Kareem.
2001-12-13

SAMSAM FROM SOMALIA said:
my comment is that, that du'a was the best, and may allah bless us, and wash away our sin, and help us to see the right from wrong. and bless our hearts,

allah bless you

happy eid
and happy ramaadan
2001-12-13

MUHAMMAD SHAMIM AKHTAR FROM U.S.A said:
The Powerful Night of Ramadan's message should be conveyed to every chlid of American Muslim family. It has or will great effect in the clean mind of muslim children when they understand the power of Allah the greatest & His mercy. What He ask us to try & search in odd nights of ten last days of Ramadan. Ma-salam, Jaza-kullah.
2001-12-13

ABDUL WAHAB DHIKRUL LAH OLALERE. FROM NIGERIA said:
Asalam Alaekum warahamotu lah wabarakatuhu.Sincerely, if I was not introduced to Islamicity,by now I must have been missing a lot of things. But, thanks to almighty for this opportunity.May islamicity live forever AMEEN. I hope to hear more of such things from you soon. Ma salam.
2001-12-13

YUNUS KHAKHU FROM INDIA said:
ALHAMDO LILLAH
MAY ALLAH AZ WA JAZ REWARD YOU AND BLESS YOU FOR THIS NOBLE CAUSE.
JAZAKALLAH
YUNUS KHAKHU
2001-12-13

MS LINDA AHDAN FROM SINGAPORE said:
very interesting piece.... good work!!
2001-12-13

RAJA FERRELL FROM USA said:
assalamu alaikum .I am a new revert 1yr and 5 months old..I have never been as at peace with myself as I am now..This is my 2nd ramadan and I can only say it gets better..My husband is also a new revert and alhemdu`allah we are both growing and learning together...I pray for all my brothers and sisters this ramadan peace and good heath and prosperity insha`allah..I am so thankful for this site ...It was the site I learned to do my shahada, and to pray alhemdu`allah..I also pray for all muslims to be united as one ummah...And teach our little brothers and sisters the importance of this..And to help the new reverts..It can be lonely at times with no support from non muslim families or just being away from other muslims..Allah I pray that we find comfort in you and sending other muslims to help each other...This has been the best ramadan so far and Im looking for my blessings to come ...I submit myself wholly Allah as your humble servant ...I pray you make me to be the best muslimah I can be and to help others as they grow with me..Allahu Akbar! I pray all that read this muslim or non muslim find the right path as I have found it..Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatu..Raja Ferrell
2001-12-13

MOHAMMED ALI FROM IN said:
may Allah bless you all for your efforts.keep up the good work.
2001-12-13

ZAHEER JHANDA FROM KENYA said:
i appreciate the message from the night of power and will forward to muslims.please send more of these.
2001-12-13

RAZINA SYED FROM SOUTH AFRICA said:
I would like to thank you so much for sending me that infomation it really helped alot, I think that it is a wonderful thing that we have a site like this to help us...

Jazakalla
2001-12-13

MUDASSIR SAYED FROM INDIA said:
Thank YOu for the Bulliten.
2001-12-13

AYESHA SADAF FROM PAKISTAB said:
First of all I really appreciate the efforts putin by you on the formation of this website.The powerful night of ramazan can be felt by every muslim who is praying this night with full sincereity and devotion.May all the muslims can benefit the best of this night.
2001-12-13

MACRINA A. MORAODOS FROM PHILIPPINES said:
I do believe that the real essence of the night of power is for us Muslims to ponder that the Qur'an is our ultimate light, a sure guidance.
2001-12-13

SAMIR RAZA FROM U.S.A said:
I would like to say that this website has some really great relation with Islam.In the relation of the powerful night, I'd like to say that tis night is the blessing night of because this is the day when all muslims around the world pray for their live,and tis is the day that really counts out of all the other regular days. So in conclusion I'd like to say that keep running this website and also May Allah Bless This Night to those who are fighting for their lives against Jews. Please help those who are seeking help at this time. And Eid Mubarak. And Khuda Hafiz.
2001-12-12

MUJTABA FROM PAKISTAN said:
This Night is the night of peace, we should offer the prayers in this night , we should ask Allah to forgive us , we r bad we have done everything that is "Gunah" in Islam but even then we dont care , Ya Allah u r great , Ya Allah we r weak , we can not bear the "Aazab" of our misfortunes, please Allah forgive us please Allah forgive us please Allah forgive us , Ameen
2001-12-12

ABDUL GANI FROM INDIA said:
Dear brother in Faith, As salmalaikum. May Allah guide you and your family on to THE RIGHT PATH>AMIN.Your endearvour is greatly appreciated. May Allah reward you. Amin. Wishing you the best of Ramadan Karim and a happy Eid Ul Fitre. Abdul Gani
2001-12-12

MOHAMMED SHAFI FROM USA said:
May Allah (SWT), The Exalted, The Clement, The Supreme, The Magnificent, The Compassionate, The Merciful, The Oft-Forgiving, The Relenting, forgive and expiate all believers faults and sins and may He, The Sublime, turn our sinful acts into good acts, and our good acts, into many, many great deeds...for Allah, Our Lord, is able to do all things. May Allah (SWT), The Knower, The Hearer, place all his beleiving creations (Islamic Monotheism)into Jannat Al Firdosh with high ranks on the first meeting with Him, where we all can be be in the presence of our Lord, Allah-Taala, The Sustainer, The Provider. May He have immense mercy on us, forgive us from head to toe, left arm to right arm, save us from the piercing flames He has prepared, and bless us with His bounty of Bliss. Allah is Ever Aware and He speaks the truth, for He is the Ultimate, Supreme in Glory.

Summa Ameen, Summa Ameen, Summa Ameen.
2001-12-12

SAHEEDAB DULWAHAB FROM NIGERIA said:
jazaakumu lahu khairan jaza ah for this beautiful write up i will like to receive more of its type Nasiru minallahi wafathu qoreeb wabasheer limumineen ameen

2001-12-12

MUHAMMAD WAJAHAT FROM PAKISTAN said:
THANKS FOR THIS GREAT ARTICLE I REALLY APRICIATE IT AND LOOKING FORWARD FOR MORE IN FUTURE





2001-12-12

BAYRAM FROM TURKEY said:
thank you very much for massage.are you pray all msliman and for me.have a nce day
2001-12-12

ABDULLAH FROM THATILAND said:
May God blees innocent people in afghanistan
and in everywhere ameen
2001-12-12

FATIMA FROM USA said:
subhan Allah,
that was a beautiful du'a (the one from imam ali)
2001-12-12

DR. S.M.AKHTAR FROM INDIA said:
On this night we should also pray for those of our
brothers and sisters who have died. For they depend upon us for supplicating to Allah for their
deliverance.
2001-12-12

MOHAMED SAID FROM TANZANIA said:
Jazakallahu kheir
2001-12-12

MUHIBBUDDIN FROM INDONESIA said:
Assalamualaikum Warrahmatullah Wabarakatuh.
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim..
Thank's for u attantion to me
I'm very thank for your Email and I hope
u always send me give me more information about
Islam in America because one day Islam will rise like sun rise in the morning at america
amiin
ok
Lailahaillallah, Muhammadarrasulullah
Allahu Akbar


2001-12-12

JADE PEREIRA FROM BRASIL said:
Assalamu Allaikun Warahmatul Lahi Wa BarakatHu!

Bismillah, Ir-rahman, Ir-rahim!

Dear brothers and sisters,

Alla (SAA) never Forget about us and, today, i was
really "waiting" for something special, so here it
is: A wanderfull pray at my computer.

Alla (SAA) bless you all, every day!

Ja
2001-12-12

JIHAD ZEBDAOUI FROM AUSTIN, TEXAS said:
world peace
inner peace for each individual
loving one another
may Allah Subhanoh wa taallah be with the every and each one of us
2001-12-11

IDREES FROM NORWAY said:
Aslam aleikum! May Allah reward you for sharing this duaa with muslims. If it is possible I would very much like the arabic text to be written in such way that it is possible for non-arabic muslims to read it as well ( i mean the arabic text with "signs" that help us pronounce the words, for example as you find the Quran in Pakistan)
2001-12-11

NASR A. ISMAIL FROM UNITED STATES said:
I found your explanation of the Night of Power very thought provoking. I personally never looked at the Night of Power in the literal sense, in that supplication given up on that night will bear greater weight and accomadation before Allah. It would seem that if that was the case, famine, war and corruption we would not exist today.

Accordingly, I reconciled it with more escoteric or subjacent meaning. My resolution concluded that the night alludes to the darkeness of ignorance and the power alludes to the divine revelation or knowledge recived by the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH)when the Divine Angle Gabriel accosted him. Comparativly speaking this knowledge is greater than one thousand month because of it inherent benefits to humandkind. The angle and spirit alludes to The Holy Angel Gabriel. Moreover, the the morning alludes to the disspelling of the ignorance in favor of light - that moral, intellectual and sprititual light one gains by inculcating and excercising the divine knowledge revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH).

I've never been inclinded to take that Surah literally. To take it literaly is to miss its true mening and significance. The Muslim should not stay in solitiude in the Masjid praying and hoping all his prays will be answered, as a literal interperatation will render such actions. The Muslim should view and learn the Surah significance in its true light. This view imparts a more consistent lesson of the Holy Qu'ran. And that is to be steadfast in pray, not reserve your suplications to the last ten day of the Ramadan. And to be receptive to the divine light of Allah as revealed to the Prophet Muhammed (PBUH). If one where to do these things the night or darkness of ignorance will dissapate and the blessings recieved will be greater than a thousand months of mundane life.

When I read the article I am responding to, I somewhat got that meaning from the article. However,I thought I might add my comments to further enrich
2001-12-11

AISHAH MUHAMMAD FROM USA said:
AsSalaamu alaikum,
I received the dua and am very interested in where you got it...
Is there a book of such duas?
May allah continue to bless you in your
efforts in this and the next life.
your sister in Islam,
aishah muhammad
2001-12-11

IBRAHIM FROM USA said:
Assalaamualaikum wa Rahmatullahi
I ask ALL Muslims around the world, male, female, adult and child to please use this night wisely.
Please read Al-Quran, understand it. Please ask for forgiveness for our sins. Let not any worldly thing or event come between us and Allah(swt) on this glorious night.
2001-12-11

HALEEMA FROM BIRMINGHAM said:
who ever wrote this is a true muslims
2001-12-11

SYED FARHAN QADRI FROM GOOD OLD US OF A said:
Asalam-u-Alaikum, Thank you very much for the email explaining the Powerful Night of Ramadan. May Allah (SWT) reward everyone that is behind the service of giving us more Islamic Knowledge. Ameen!
2001-12-11

AMEENUL HAQ FROM INDIA said:
The mails which I have received upto now through Islamic city bullettin are excellent. I would to praise the people behind it in promoting such an excellent Islamic site which creates awareness in muslim humanity of this generation.

Finally I would pray to Allah to have his blessings on each one of we muslim brothers and have his mercy on all of us. InshahAllah.
2001-12-11

FATIMAH SHERLYNN BESSICK FROM USA said:
Assalamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuhu... Thank you very much for this service and a reminder for Laylat Al-Qadr. It is important for all of us as Muslims to remain aware of our God and seek blessings and forgiveness. May Allah sincerely bless you for your efforts. Eid Mubarak.

Salam,
Fatimah
2001-12-11

MOHAMMED R. ABBAS FROM UAE said:
Jazak Allah Khair
May Allah guide you to preach the truth at all times.
2001-12-11

JAMEEL FROM INDIAN HELD KASHMIR said:
May Allah help and guide all Muslims in the world.I don't known why Muslims are under terrorism in the world no one is listening and seeing the rigth matters. like isreals occopation in palestan and indian terrorism and subjugationin ramadan and in that nigth we are prayering for the justice. allah hafiz
2001-12-11

GULSHAN DALAL FROM U.A.E. said:
Thank you very much for sending this email and it was sent on the right day, so that i could also read and ask for forgiveness from Allah.

2001-12-11

MOHAMMED AHMED KHAN FROM KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA said:
Jazakumullah-Khair, the articles, Quaranic quotes, Hadiths, weblinks, and Duas are of very benefit. Like you say the right thing at the right time. Insha'allah, you and your team will achieve more Hassana'aht and Khair out of it. May Allah (swt) bless us all and show us the right path. Accept all of our fasting, prayers, zakaath, sadaqaath, and dua.
2001-12-11

AFAF, OMAR, AFIF AND SARA CHERIF FROM USA said:
That was a great article. love it and it really made me more eager to celebrate tomorrow night with prayers and listening and forgiveness. but the article was great and would love more great writings.

sincere, the baalbaki and cherif family
2001-12-11

HASSAN MAULANA FROM CANADA said:
May Almighty Allah forgive all our sins and show us and guide us in the right path.
Yaa Allah take away all the trials and tribulations of the worlds Moslems.

AMEEN!!!!
2001-12-11

HUSSEIN MOHAMED FROM USA said:
That is very noble and Hammble, Please try to give us more and more, may Our LORD have mercy on our soul , my LORD give us the strenth , and have
mercy on the soul of every muslim do some work,
like the brother, who right that doaa, thank again
I hope I will get more before end of Ramadan Elkareem,
2001-12-11

NAUFIL MULLA FROM U.S.A. said:
Mashallah! That was a very powerful prayer. Aameen!
2001-12-11

ASIYA FROM USA said:
May Allah bless and forgive all muslims on this world. I was asking where can I find "The heart warming Dua by sheikh Muhammed Jibril. May Allah guide and forgive him.
2001-12-11

BREENNA ROTH FROM SAN JOSE said:
youat were a very good writer and you were so good that I wish I were you. You made a very good story. this is something that I could take to social studys class and share with my class.

Thank you for your story
2001-12-11

MOIN FROM CANADA said:
Jazak Allah for the dua. May Allah (SWT) bless all the muslims. Is it possible for you to make this dua file as a downloadable file.
Wasalam
2001-12-10

ZIA ULLAH SHEIKH FROM U.SA. said:
Please send me these kind of massages on the above E Mail, Allah may give strenth to your organization to expand the teaching of Allah.
Ameem
2001-12-10

JEYHOUN FROM AZERBAIJAN said:
Assalamu Aleykum va Rahmatullahi va Barakatuhu.

May the Most High and the Almighty Allah bless You and Your families during the Holly Ramadan.

Assalamu Aleykum va Rahmatullahi va Barakatuhu.
2001-12-10

FETHIYA ABOUBAKER FROM USA said:
A very precious e-mail of the month!JAK .keep up with the good work.JAK
2001-12-10

MOHAMMED ITANI FROM LEBANON said:
thank you for all .
2001-12-10

KHALIL AHMAD FROM USA said:
As Salaamu Alaikum,

The supplication to Allah is one I will, Insha-Allah, memorize and remain with me till my appointed day of departure and not only will I utilize this supplication during the Holy month of Ramadan, but will supplicate with it throughout the year. When a supplication moves a beliver the way this supplication has, it must be a blessing from our One and Only Creator. May Allah Bless you all and may you obtain all sucess in this life and the hereafter.

As Salaamu Alaikum.
Your Brother in Faith,

Khalil Ahmad
2001-12-10

ISKANDER ABDULLA FROM USA said:
Excellent. It is very appropriate to continue sending supplications in both arabic and the native languages. People who do not understand arabic can understand what they are asking Allah when they make Duas.

Thanks and Jazakumallah Khaira.
2001-12-10

ABDULHAMIDUMARBAMBA FROM GHANA said:
I ve read the message and im really happy abt it may u be rewarded bountifully in this great month of Ramadan.I,ll be glard if i could read imam Ali supplication in arabic text. Thank you.Hoping to hear fr u vry soon.
2001-12-10

HAJI FROM IRAN said:
DEAR Sir
thank you for yuor rmemberace to the night of Power.
God helps you to make Tazzakur as quran said to all muslims and non muslims.
Sincerely
2001-12-10

MOHAMMAD AFZAL. FROM INDIA said:
Asssala_mu_alaikum,
I'am very impressed for the service that u r rendering for us and for ISLAM. Our best wishes are always with u people and may ALLAH(the almighty) and MOHAMMAD(pbuh) be pleased with u always. KHUDA HAFIZ.
2001-12-10

HAMDIYA FROM USA said:
It is one of the most powerful and motivating words I have ever read. A hopeful thought for the abundant mercy of Allah. Thank you for your good work in reminding us of our duties towards Allah in the Powerful Night of Ramadan. May the Almighty Allah richly bless you. Ameen
2001-12-10

MUJAHID YUSUF FROM NORTH AMERICA said:
al hamdullillah,by the grace of allah i would agree that many times it seems that there aren't sufficient words to bewail before our Rabb in need of mercy, reform and the attainment of our lawful aspirations. At times it seems that only our hands open outstretched to our Rabb, simply besseching mercy;Ya Rabbi!...while knowing He knows the contents of our hearts in perfect order with the power and grace alone to declare,"Be". Aside from this only the supplications of our rasool and our pious elders seem to give form and make sense of the hidden conditions of our lives in need of prayer. Glory be to Allah and Blessings upon our Rasool, his family and companions, and all of our pious elders until yaumul qiyaam.
2001-12-09

AKRAM ABDULLAH ALI FROM FRANKLIN said:
peace and blessing to you all praise is for allah may allah bless you during this mounth peace be un to you.
2001-12-09

NIIIICHOLAS J. EVANCIK FROM U.S. said:
One religion beat the Pope to the punch about hell. The Baha'i faith, as being a state of mind, has had the same definition of hell, even beyond death, of hell being the state of being separated from the joy of awareness of God. Hell is a state of mind and of spirit, in which no joy, peace or rest can be found, only interal lamentation, that will be even more keenly felt after the soul moves onto the next stage of its exixstance. This suffering is much like the purgatory of the Catholic faith and even after this life, the spirit can grow and be purged and the soul evolve towards the eventusl sttate in which knowleged oof God and his plan for the universe is all that is needed to be happy.
2001-12-09

ABDULLAH QALB SALIM FROM U S A said:
very great. may Allah protect us from the satans,evils,temptations of this life and from those that have been led astray. Allah is the only Way to look for protection. May Allah protect the beleivers from the unbeleivers.
2001-12-09

MOHAMMAD AIMAL RASOULI FROM UK LONDON said:
ur web site is very nice and i really enjoy and get the pleaseure when i read them...

May ALLAH reward you all for that..
ALLAH HAFIZ
2001-12-09

AHAMED FROM INDIA said:
THANK YOU.
JAZZAAKALLAHU HRIIRAAN
2001-12-09

ABBAS BIN HAJJI UNUS FROM THAILAND said:
Thank for your information, Alhamdulillah
2001-12-09

HUSEIN Q CAMPWALA FROM USA said:
Ramadhan Kareem Mubarak
These have been a trying times for all
muslims of the world.
Your printing of the Doa'a E Kumayal is timely.
We have to renew our beliefs that Rasullah
s.a.w. brought to the Universe the Right Path
to human salvation and without imposing our
beliefs on others we have to work on our own
emancipation and prat Allah subhanahu gives
taufiq for others around us to find the same
shiratul mustaqim.

May Allah t'ala shower us with his Fazil
Kareaamat on these blessed day and may
there be Peace and Prosperity in the World.

Aameen
2001-12-08

AHMED FROM UNITED STATES OF AMERICA said:
The email sent was beautiful. Wonderfully written, and gave reason to reflect. Thank you very much!JazakAllah Khayr!
2001-12-08

SAFIYYAH SHARRIEFF FROM USA said:
Jazak Allah for the dua. Especially at this time of tests and trials, it is a blessing to me.
2001-12-08

BRIAN D. LAWLOR FROM CANADA said:
whoes only weapon is lamentation and suffering hell. Well for the benefit to all peoples who are all religions the current Pope at the Vatican stated in 1999 that " hell does not exist and that it was a conditioning of mind". Many would think Osama Bin Laden should be going to hell but the love from God to Gods children is equal and unconditional. I love my God in return and only fear the consequences of failing my God. Life is like school my brothers and sisters who now number in the billions. Many do not appreciate and make the best of their time and when they are there and when they are out of it they all wish to be back there. "by Thy knowledge which prevades all things"= truth is beautiful to behold and I thank you for undertstanding that. Each of us has a piece of Gods knowledge which makes us as a body become a physical part of our God. That body will form as the realization that we need to heal as a body of peoples who are all religions and become ONE. The power of One would astound you. Spiritually and physically we must become one through understanding our diversities. To the Indians there are four colors of peoples. Black, white, yellow, Red. It also is part of the truth as each color when formed into a body of people each possess gifts or abilities some of which are revealed in part already. Right now the key is the Middle East and is being handled by Government and Military with poor results. Let me ask you. If this is a religious matter why is the Church excluded from assisting resolution. Israel will listen to no one but I guarantee they will listen to one. The "Prophet sent by God" as fortold. I am from this english world yet I know the face of Islam my friends. Physically I was born Brian Daniel Lawlor but spiritually I am all peoples who are all religions." reflect on the Divine Words and to act upon them" are actions all will undertake soon...patience..take care and stay safe out there. Gods knowledge and the subject of free we save for later.
2001-12-08

ABDUL-HAQ JAWULA FROM UNITED STATES said:
May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon you, your family and friends.And may Allah confine us within the fold of his Grace Bounty and Love and may Allah keep us within the Boundaries of truth wisdom understanding and patience. And may Allah protect us from the punishment of his hell fire and the grave punishment. And may Allah admit us into his Paradise. Aameen
2001-12-08