When is Laylat al-Qadr, the night of power, and why is it important? This year, Laylat al-Qadr, the holiest night in Islam, falls on Tuesday April 18. Ramadan is held during the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is a time for spiritual reflection, acts of charity, and spending time with loved ones. This year, Ramadan begins on the evening
Qadar means that Allah has decreed everything that happens in the universe according to His prior knowledge and the dictates of His wisdom. The belief that Allah knows all things, in general and in detail, from eternity to eternity, whether that has to do with His actions or the actions of His slaves. The belief that Allah has written that in
Muslims believe that the month of Ramadan is the holiest month of the year, the month when worshipers are closest to their Creator, and the Night of Power (Laylat Al-Qadr) is the holiest night of Ramadan. Some Islamic scholars have said that the complete Qur'an was sent down from the Preserved Tablet (Al-Lawh Al-Mahfoozh) in the night of Al-Qadr to the House of Glory (Bayt Al-`Izzah) in the
Laylat al-Qadr is just one night, although because the Night of Power could fall on any of the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th nights of Ramadan, traditions such as reciting the Qur'an and participating in extra prayers can often take place across the last 10 nights. This is also why charities, such as ILM, offer Muslims the opportunity to
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