The following is narrated through a chain of documents to...

The following is narrated through a chain of documents to Muhammad ibn Yaqub al-Kulayni (may God have mercy on him) in Al-Soam from Al-Kafi through a chain of narrators on the authority of Zirarah on the authority of Abu Abdullah (PBUH): “Destination is on the nineteenth night, its approval is on the twenty-first night and the final signature is on the twenty-third night [9] .” Therefore, it is highly recommended to take advantage of the last ten nights of the month in searching for the Night of Qadr.

However, one who does not have the chance should endeavour to engage in immense acts of worship on the three nights of the 19th, 21st, and 23rd of Ramadan. Considering the significance and the impacts of this night on the life of an individual and society at large, believers are encouraged to stay awake the entire night and pray for blessings and forgiveness. It would be unwise to engage in unproductive activities or be heedless of the tremendous benefits during this night.

One of the most important prayers and requests that a believer should not forget on this night is to beseech Allah (the Glorious, the Exalted) to bestow upon him the divine grace, well-being, and prosperous end. Meanwhile, the recommended deeds in these three nights are divided into two categories: The common and peculiar deeds. Common A’amaal in the Nights of Qadr On all three nights of the Night of Qadr, i.e.

the 19th, 21st, and 23rd of Ramadan, the following acts are recommended: To keep vigil: It is reported in Hadith that whoever keeps awake on the nights of Qadr shall have his/her sins forgiven, even if they equal the number of the stars in heaven. To take a ritual bath (Ghusl): It is recommended to perform Ghusl at the beginning [at Sunset before the Ishai Prayer] and the end of the night [before the Dawn Prayer]. NOTE: This bath does not suffice for ablution.

To give charity: It is recommended to arrange and give charity [Sadaqa] tonight. To observe 2 Rakat of prayer for the forgiveness of oneself and the parents: In every Rakat, recite Surah al-Fatiha, and Surah Ikhlaas [Qulhuwallah] seven times. After Completion of salaat, repeat 70 times: Astaghfirullah wa atubu ilayhi [I seek the forgiveness of Allah and I repent before Him].

Recite 100 times of Astaghfirullah rabbi wa atubu ilayhi [I seek the forgiveness of Allah, my Lord, and I repent before Him] To observe 100 Rakat of Salat: It is also recommended to recite a hundred rak`aat (i.e. 50 Salat of 2 rak`aat each) on these nights.