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The Night of Qadr and its Recommended Deeds - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief The Night of Qadr and its Recommended Deeds 2025-03-19 1760 Views Laylat al-Qadr Introduction The Night of Qadr ( Laylat al-Qadr ) is one of the holiest and most significant nights in Islam. It is the night when the Qur’an was first revealed, marking the beginning of divine guidance for humanity.

Described in the Qur’an as “better than a thousand months” (Surah Al-Qadr, 97:3), this night is filled with blessings, mercy, and the decree of affairs for the coming year. Recognizing its immense spiritual value, Islamic teachings emphasize engaging in specific acts of worship, including prayer, supplication , recitation of the Qur’an, and seeking forgiveness.

Understanding the significance of Laylat al-Qadr and the recommended deeds associated with it allows believers to maximize their rewards and strengthen their connection with Allah.

Contents Introduction Significance of the Night of Qadr Common A’amaal in the Nights of Qadr Peculiar A’amaal in the Nights of Qadr References Significance of t he Night of Qadr The Night of Qadr [Laylat al-Qadr] is a night in the Holy month of Ramadan, which is considered the most superior and the most important night of the year in Islam. The Night of Qadr is indeed the holiest night of the year. The Arabic term “Qadr” means measure and limit or value of something or destiny [1] .

Meanwhile, several reasons were given for the naming of the night ‘the Night of Qadr’, which include: It was called al-Qadr because the annual destiny of every person will be determined by God [2] . Some have said that it was called al-Qadr because it is a grand and high-value night [3] .

Other names such as Laylat al-Tanzīl [4] (that is, the night of the revelation of the Qur’an and the descent of the angels); Laylat al-Mubarakah [5] (a night of blessings); Laylat al-Khayr [6] (the night of goodness); Laylat al-Salām [7] (the night of peace) have also be mentioned for this night. In the glorious Qur’an and the reliable narrations from the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his household) and pure household (peace be upon them), many virtues are mentioned for this night.

Some narrations indicate that the fate of every believer for the coming year is decreed on this night. It is on this basis that believers are encouraged to stay awake the whole night and pray for blessings and forgiveness.