GPS for the Best Night

By: Suhaib Webb   Source: Suhaib Webb Jul 22, 2014 3 Comments


Asalamu alaykum, Peace be Unto You

The Night of Power. Here are some important signs to look for:

When Does it Occur?

It takes place in the last ten nights of Ramadan. The Prophet [may Allah be pleased with him] said, "I witnessed the Night of Power then I forgot it [which night it was]. It happens in the last ten nights [of Ramadan]." Related by Ibn Hiban

The Night:

The night is mild [neither cold nor warm] as stated by the Prophet [may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him], "The night of power is a mild night neither hot nor cold." Related by Ibn Khuzaymah and it is authentic.

The number of angels out that night are to numerous to count: The Prophet [may Allah's peace and blessing be upon him] said, "The number of angels present that night on earth cannot be counted." Related by Ibn Khuzaymah a good hadith.

It is a clear night and its stars are visible: The Prophet [may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him] said, "The night of power is a clear night...as though it's moon uncovers the nights stars." Related by Ibn Hibban

It's morning:

The Sun rises in the morning after the Night of Power "red and weak" [Ibn Khuzaimah/sahih]

The Prophet said about it's sunrise in another narration, "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

Things not to do:

Talk and waste ones time hanging out or text messaging his/her buddies all night

Sins

Sleep the night away and lose out on its blessings

Avoid being rude

Making the Masjid untidy

What if I have to work, go to school, or take care of the little ones 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. Ameen

Ustad Suhaib Webb is a scholar and a student of Islamic law at Al Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt.

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Older Comments:
BABANDI A. GUMEL FROM U.K said:
Few more days left therefore take advantage of the time given to us as we do not know next year whether we will be around or not. Everyone should reflect imagining "this is my the last Lailatul Qadr"! So therefore utilise the chance given to us by Allah to do amaal when we are alive healthy and have free time tomorrow we may not have the same chance and free time.May Allah give us taufiq.
2013-08-01
SURGEON HUSEIYN FROM KENYA said:
I am really thankful of this article
2013-07-30
SHAHID FROM ENGLAND said:
Jazakallah khairun(thank you and may Allah reward you well) for outlining the signs to look out for and summarising what needs to be done during last 10 nights of Ramadhan in search of the night of Power
2008-09-29