The Qur'an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) in one night during Ramadan. It is called the night of Power (Lailat-al Qadr). The deed in this night is better than the rewards of deeds of 1,000 months (about 83.3 years).
Specifically, this night is in the last ten days of Ramadan and usually in one of the odd days (i.e. 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29th). A Muslim is expected to perform extra prayers (Nafelah), recite the Qur'an, do zikr in the night. Since no one knows precisely which of the odd days is Lailat al-Qadr. Muslims are expected to be in seclusion (Etikaf) during the last 10 days of Ramadan and the best place to do so is in the Masjid.
It should be mentioned that Angels descend in succession during the Lailat al-Qadr and they go round with special greeting of "peace" till dawn. The number of these angels is uncountable and they descend with special command of Allah.
The following chapter of the Qur'an details the event of Lailat al-Qadr:
Indeed we have revealed it (Qur'an) in the night of Power is “lailat al-qadr. And what will explain to you what the night of Power is? The night of Power is better than a thousand months. Therein descends the Angels and the Spirit by Allah's permission, on every errand: (they say) Peace (continuously) till the rise of Morning![Qurأ¢â‚¬â„¢an 97:1-5]
Thus, Any Muslim who wishes to benefit from the Night of Power must fast during the month of Ramadan.
0 comments:
Post a Comment