Okay, what is Lailta ul-Qadr then?

Question

Isn't it a special day in commemoration of Muhammad's first recieving of prophecy? Or Muhammad's journey to heaven from Jerusalem?

In any case, isn't there a definite day for it? In Turkey it shows up on all calendars with no mysterious comment about 'only God knows for sure'.

I ask because this person asked what seemed to be a perfectly reasonable question and is getting nothing but thumbs-down and mysterious answers (oh, plus trolling nonsense but I ignore that):

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Al3wnXOGTMylgofFoPLwovfzy6IX?qid=20061018021943AAiKyOE

I'm not Muslim but always eager to learn things I don't know.

Answer 1

Among the nights of Ramadhan is one special night, which is better than a thousand months (HQ, 97:3). Good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months. It is the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), when the Qur'an was revealed. Some commentators believe it was the night when the Qur'an was brought down from Baytul M`amur (Heavenly abode), for Jibrael to reveal in parts to the Prophet (s). Others say it was the night when the Prophet received the entire Qur'an, but was asked to transmit it as and when the occasion demanded.

Laylatul Qadr is a celebration to commemorate the arrival of the final guidance for humans. It is a tribute to the commencement of the message revealed to mankind by their Creator, a message which shows them the way to achieve happiness in both the worlds. Just as the arrival of a child is celebrated, on its birth and then every year, as a bringer of joy and fulfilment for the family, Laylatul Qadr is celebrated as a bringer of light and guidance for mankind. Unlike the birthday which is celebrated with a feast for the senses, Laylatul Qadr includes a feast for the spirit, a feast of worship and prayers.

Some Ahadith indicate that the fate of every believer for the coming year is decreed on this night. That is why the Du`as for this night ask for special favours in the decree for the year. Believers are encouraged to stay awake the entire night, and pray for blessings and forgiveness. It is the holiest night of the year, and it would be unwise to be heedless of the tremendous benefits of this night.

Answer 2

It is the night of decree, a night special than a thousand moon, the night the Angels and Gabriel descend with God permission caryying with them all Decrees, thus every decree for the year is conveyed.

It is also called the night of power, and The Quran is believe to be send during that night. Every prayer and deed done during those night, the reward is equal to a deed and prayer performed for a thousand moon.

Answer 3

Salam Aisha. properly i think of it became 2 days in the past yet i can't be advantageous. next Ramadan, initiate praying from the commencing up of the final ten days. The day you awaken and notice the sunlight without rays around it could have been lailat ul qadr in the previous. desire that's effectual. 3eed sa3eed... ;)

Answer 4

it is the night in which the Quran was revealed.


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