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==Importance== | ==Importance== | ||
According to the Islamic teachings, Laylat al-Qadr has a special sacredness and holiness. At this night the fate of the preceding year will be determined. | According to the Islamic teachings, Laylat al-Qadr has a special sacredness and holiness. At this night the fate of the preceding year will be determined. | ||
Occurrence of some events at this night has increased its importance. The whole Qur’an was sent down on the Prophet’s heart at this night as it is mentioned in Surat al-Qadr: “Indeed We sent it (the Qur’an) down on the Night of Qadr.” Imam Ali (a) was martyred in this night. Shi’a mark this event every year by mourning their Imam in this night besides practicing Mustahab (recommended) acts of the night. | Occurrence of some events at this night has increased its importance. The whole Qur’an was sent down on the Prophet’s heart at this night as it is mentioned in Surat al-Qadr: “Indeed We sent it (the Qur’an) down on the Night of Qadr.” Imam Ali (a) was martyred in this night. Shi’a mark this event every year by mourning their Imam in this night besides practicing Mustahab (recommended) acts of the night. | ||
Exegetes of Qur’an believe that the verses of Surat al-Qadr connote that Laylat al-Qadr is repeated every year and it is not the only night that the Qur’an was sent down to the Prophet (s), or the ones in the Prophet’s time. In addition, many hadiths, which are about to be [[Mutawatir]], support this idea. | Exegetes of Qur’an believe that the verses of Surat al-Qadr connote that Laylat al-Qadr is repeated every year and it is not the only night that the Qur’an was sent down to the Prophet (s), or the ones in the Prophet’s time. In addition, many hadiths, which are about to be [[Mutawatir]], support this idea. | ||
According to some hadiths, Laylat al-Qadr is one of the blessings of God to the Islamic Nation (Umma). The Prophet said “Allah has bestowed the Night of Qadr to my Umma and non of the past nations have been blessed with this.” | According to some hadiths, Laylat al-Qadr is one of the blessings of God to the Islamic Nation (Umma). The Prophet said “Allah has bestowed the Night of Qadr to my Umma and non of the past nations have been blessed with this.” | ||
==Laylat al-Qadr in the Qur’an== | ==Laylat al-Qadr in the Qur’an== | ||
Surat al-Qadr, the 97th sura of Qur’an is about Lalyat al-Qadr: | Surat al-Qadr, the 97th sura of Qur’an is about Lalyat al-Qadr: | ||
In the Name of God the All Merciful the Ever Merciful | In the Name of God the All Merciful the Ever Merciful | ||
Indeed We sent it down on the Night of Qadr (1) What will show you what is the night of Qadr? (2) The night of Qadr is better than a thousand months (3) In it the angles and the Spirit will descend by the leave of their Lord, with every command (4) It is peaceful until the rising of the dawn (5) | Indeed We sent it down on the Night of Qadr (1) What will show you what is the night of Qadr? (2) The night of Qadr is better than a thousand months (3) In it the angles and the Spirit will descend by the leave of their Lord, with every command (4) It is peaceful until the rising of the dawn (5) | ||
Also, the few beginning verses of Surat al-Dukhan are about Laylat al-Qadr: | Also, the few beginning verses of Surat al-Dukhan are about Laylat al-Qadr: | ||
In the Name of God the All Merciful the Ever Merciful | In the Name of God the All Merciful the Ever Merciful | ||
Ha Mim (1) By the manifest Book (2) Indeed We sent it down on a blessed night and indeed We have been warning [mankind] (3) Every definitive matter is resolved in it (4) as an ordinance from Us, Indeed We have been sending [apostles] (5) as a mercy from your Lord —indeed He is the All-hearing, the All-knowing—(6) | Ha Mim (1) By the manifest Book (2) Indeed We sent it down on a blessed night and indeed We have been warning [mankind] (3) Every definitive matter is resolved in it (4) as an ordinance from Us, Indeed We have been sending [apostles] (5) as a mercy from your Lord —indeed He is the All-hearing, the All-knowing—(6) | ||
==Laylat al-Qadr and Imam al-Mahdi (a)== | ==Laylat al-Qadr and Imam al-Mahdi (a)== | ||
There are hadiths in Shi’a sources that presented the night of Qadr and Surat al-Qadr as evidence for existence of Imam a-Mahdi (a). According to these hadiths, angels were sent down to the Prophet (s) on that night and because the night of Qadr is not only for the Prophet’s (s) time, every year they will be sent down on his successors, Infallible Imams who are the nearest and most similar people to him (s). Here are two of these hadiths: | There are hadiths in Shi’a sources that presented the night of Qadr and Surat al-Qadr as evidence for existence of Imam a-Mahdi (a). According to these hadiths, angels were sent down to the Prophet (s) on that night and because the night of Qadr is not only for the Prophet’s (s) time, every year they will be sent down on his successors, Infallible Imams who are the nearest and most similar people to him (s). Here are two of these hadiths: | ||
Imam al-Baqir said, “O, community of Shi’a! Argue with your opponents by Surat al-Qadr, so that you succeed. By God! It (Surat al-Qadr) is about the Proof of God (Hujjat Allah) on people after the Prophet (s) and it (Surat al-Qadr) is the master of your religion and the end of our knowledge.” | Imam al-Baqir said, “O, community of Shi’a! Argue with your opponents by Surat al-Qadr, so that you succeed. By God! It (Surat al-Qadr) is about the Proof of God (Hujjat Allah) on people after the Prophet (s) and it (Surat al-Qadr) is the master of your religion and the end of our knowledge.” | ||
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===Sunni Viewpoint=== | ===Sunni Viewpoint=== | ||
Based on a narration from the Prophet (s), Sunni believe that Laylat al-Qadr is one of the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan. According, to hadiths in their [[Sihah]] most of them mark the night of 27th of Ramadan as Laylat al-Qadr. | Based on a narration from the Prophet (s), Sunni believe that Laylat al-Qadr is one of the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan. According, to hadiths in their [[Sihah]] most of them mark the night of 27th of Ramadan as Laylat al-Qadr. | ||
On the other hand, some Sunni believe that the Night of Qadr was repeated in every year only in the time of the Prophet (s) and after his demise there is no Laylat al-Qadr. Some other believe that the Night of Qadr is an unspecified night in the year. In the year of [[Bi’tha]] it was in the month of Ramadan, but in other years it can be in other months. | On the other hand, some Sunni believe that the Night of Qadr was repeated in every year only in the time of the Prophet (s) and after his demise there is no Laylat al-Qadr. Some other believe that the Night of Qadr is an unspecified night in the year. In the year of [[Bi’tha]] it was in the month of Ramadan, but in other years it can be in other months. | ||
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==Mustahab Acts for the Nights of Qadr== | ==Mustahab Acts for the Nights of Qadr== | ||
The Mustahab (recommended) acts for the nights of Qadr are divided into two types: the acts which are common to the three nights and are done in all of them, and particular acts for each night. | The Mustahab (recommended) acts for the nights of Qadr are divided into two types: the acts which are common to the three nights and are done in all of them, and particular acts for each night. | ||
[[fa:شب قدر]] | |||
[[ar:ليلة القدر]] | |||
[[ur:شب قدر]] | |||
[[fr:La nuit de Qadr]] | |||
[[es:Noche del Qadr]] | |||
[[id:Lailatul Qadar]] | |||