Laylat al-Qadr: Test Your Knowledge of the Night of Power!

Laylat al-Qadr is a special night when the angels descend to bring peace and blessings. The Quran mentions that Jibreel (Gabriel) and the angels descend on this night. Reference: Surah Al-Qadr, 97:4 – "The angels and the Spirit [Jibreel] descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter."

The Quran explicitly mentions that Laylat al-Qadr is "better than a thousand months," highlighting the immense value of worship on this night. Reference: Surah Al-Qadr, 97:3 – "The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months."

The characteristics mentioned in the Quran about Laylat al-Qadr include peace, angels descending, and mercy. The sun rising in the west is an apocalyptic sign, but not related to Laylat al-Qadr. Reference: Surah Al-Qadr, 97:5 – "Peace it is until the emergence of dawn."

"Qadr" refers to "decree" or "power," indicating the night when Allah decrees the matters of the coming year. It’s a night of immense power, where the destiny of the year is decided. Reference: Surah Al-Qadr, 97:1 – "Indeed, We sent the Qur'an down during the Night of Decree."

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) recommended seeking Laylat al-Qadr during the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, as the exact night is not known but is believed to fall on one of those nights. Reference: Sahih al-Bukhari 2014 – "Seek it (Laylat al-Qadr) in the odd-numbered nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan."

This supplication, asking for forgiveness, is highly recommended on Laylat al-Qadr, as the night is a time for seeking Allah's mercy and pardon. Reference: Riyad as-Salihin 1195 – "O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive me."