Brilio.net - In Islamic tradition, Lailatul Qadr or "Night of Greatness" is one of the most noble and important nights in the month of Ramadan. This night is believed to be the time when the Al-Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW by Allah SWT.
It is said that worshiping on this night is worth more than a thousand months of worship. In the Qur'an, Allah SWT mentions the importance of this night in Surah Al-Qadr:
"Indeed, We sent it (the Qur'an) down on a night of glory. And do you know what that night of glory is? That night of glory is better than a thousand months. On that night, the angels and the angel Gabriel descended with the permission of their Lord to manage all affairs. Night that is (full of) well-being until dawn," (Al-Quran, Surah Al-Qadr: 1-5).
The verse explains, Allah explains that the night of Lailatul Qadr is better than a thousand months, showing its extraordinary privilege and priority. Therefore, on the night of Lailatul Qadr, Muslims all over the world try to get closer to God by praying. The reason is that the Lailatul Qadr night prayer is a door of goodness that is wide open for those who believe and hope to receive the mercy of Allah SWT. Not only that, Muslims are also encouraged to do practices that are in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet SAW.
Well, for those of you who hope for the mercy of Allah SWT, you need to prepare yourself with prayers and the best practices that night. Here is brilio.net compiled from various sources, about the Lailatul Qadr night prayers and five practices according to the Prophet's Sunnah that you can practice, Tuesday (19/03).
The power of prayer on the night of Lailatul Qadr .
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One of the recommended practices on the night of Lailatul Qadr is praying. The Prophet SAW gave important instructions about prayer on this night, so that Muslims are encouraged to increase their prayers, istighfar, and dhikr to Allah SWT.
Prayer on the night of Lailatul Qadr has extraordinary power. This is the time when the gates of heaven are opened, and the grace of Allah SWT is revealed more abundantly. Therefore, every prayer that is prayed earnestly on this night has a great chance of being answered.
Examples of suggested prayers.
There are many prayers organized on the night of Lailatul Qadr, among them are:
Prayer for Forgiveness (Tawbah): "Astaghfirullahal 'adzim alladzi la ilaha illa Huwal Hayyul Qayyum wa atubu ilaih." (I ask forgiveness from Allah the Most High, there is no God but Him, the Living One, the Ever-Standing One, and I repent to Him.)
Prayer for Mercy and Good Life: "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni." (O Allah, indeed You are Forgiving, You love forgiveness, so forgive me.)
Prayer for the Good of the World and the Hereafter: "Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan waqina 'adhaban-nar." (O our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the hereafter, and protect us from the torment of hell.)
Five practices according to the Prophet's Sunnah.
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1. Pray sincerely and solemnly
One of the main practices performed on the night of Lailatul Qadr is praying sincerely and solemnly. The Prophet SAW taught his people to pray more on that night, asking for forgiveness, blessings, and guidance from Allah SWT. Prayer is the most powerful means of communicating with the Creator, and on the night of Lailatul Qadr, the blessings of prayer increase significantly.
2. Reading the Quran
One of the other important practices on the night of Lailatul Qadr is reading the Quran. The Prophet SAW emphasized the importance of reading the Qur'an, especially in the nights of Ramadan and on the night of Lailatul Qadr. Reading the Qur'an tonight has a great value in getting rewards and blessings from Allah SWT.
3. Spending and charity
According to the Sunnah of Rasulullah SAW, the night of Lailatul Qadr is also the right moment to give charity and give to others. The Prophet SAW is known as the most generous person, and he encouraged his people to do good to others, especially on glorious nights like Lailatul Qadr. Giving to those in need is one of the best ways to get closer to Allah SWT.
4. Doing i'tikaf
I'tikaf is the practice of isolating oneself in a mosque with the purpose of worshiping and getting closer to Allah SWT. The Prophet SAW routinely performed I'tikaf during the last ten days of Ramadan, and he strongly emphasized the importance of doing so. On the night of Lailatul Qadr, I'tikaf becomes even more recommended as a form of deep devotion to Allah SWT.
5. Increase istighfar
Istighfar, or asking for forgiveness from Allah SWT, is a highly recommended practice in Islam, especially on the night of Lailatul Qadr. The Prophet SAW taught his people to always multiply istighfar and realize the sins that have been committed. Night of Lailatul Qadr is the right time to reflect on yourself, ask for forgiveness, and resolve to improve yourself in a better direction.
Hopefully by praying and performing these practices in accordance with the Sunnah of the Prophet SAW, we can draw closer to Allah SWT and gain incomparable blessings. Amen.