WHAT SHOULD BE DONE ON LAYLAT AL-QADR?

On Laylat al-Qadr, it is recommended to do the following:

• Perform prayers. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

مَن قَامَ لَيْلَةَ القَدْرِ إيمَانًا واحْتِسَابًا، غُفِرَ له ما تَقَدَّمَ مِن ذَنْبِهِ

“Whoever spends the night of Laylat al-Qadr in prayer out of faith and seeking reward, his past sins will be forgiven” [1].

• Make du‘a. It is narrated from Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that she asked: “O Messenger of Allah! If I find Laylat al-Qadr, what should I say in supplication?” The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) replied:

اللهمَّ إنك عفوٌّ تُحبُّ العفوَ فاعفُ عنِّي

“Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni (O Allah! You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me)” [2].

In addition, it is good to recite the Qur’an, remember Allah, send blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), give charity, and perform other righteous deeds.

From the book “Fatwas on Ramadan Fasting”

• [1] Bukhari, No. 1901.

• [2] Tirmidhi, No. 3513. Ibn Majah, No. 7712. Ahmad, 25384.