Allah tells us in the Qur’an:
“Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Power. And what can make you know what is the Night of Power? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months. The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter. Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.” (Qur’an 97:1–5)
As we enter the final ten nights of Ramadan, we approach the most sacred night of the year: Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power.
Laylat al-Qadr is the night on which the Qur’an was first revealed, a moment that transformed history and continues to guide humanity. It is a night of mercy, forgiveness and divine decree. Worship performed on this night carries the reward of more than a thousand months, more than a lifetime of devotion.
Seeking Laylat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr is most likely to fall on one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan: the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th night.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised us to search for it in the odd nights of the last ten days (Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim). Yet its exact date remains unknown. That uncertainty is itself a mercy. It encourages us to strive across all ten nights rather than relying on one.
Seeking Laylat al-Qadr requires intention and consistency. It means praying a little longer, even when we feel tired. It means giving a little more, even when it feels small. It means turning to Allah in sincere repentance and asking for forgiveness with humility.
It also means remembering those who cannot observe Ramadan in safety or comfort.
In places affected by conflict, displacement and poverty, Ramadan looks very different. Families are praying in tents, fasting in damaged homes and breaking their fast with limited food. Yet worship continues. Faith persists. Hope remains alive.
When we seek Laylat al-Qadr through prayer and generosity, we stand in solidarity with them. Your support during these nights ensures that dignity persists alongside faith.
What to Do on Laylat al-Qadr
There is no single prescribed act of worship for this night. Instead, we are encouraged to increase in sincere devotion. The Prophet ﷺ would exert himself in worship during the last ten nights more than at any other time (Muslim).
Acts to prioritise include voluntary prayers, recitation and reflection on the Qur’an, heartfelt du‘a, repentance, remembrance of Allah and acts of charity.
When Aisha (ra) asked the Prophet ﷺ what she should say if she found Laylat al-Qadr, he taught her:
“Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa‘fu ‘anni.”
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me. (Sunan al-Tirmidhi)
This night is an opportunity to seek forgiveness for past shortcomings, to ask for guidance for the future and to renew our commitment to serving others with compassion.
A Night of Multiplied Reward
Every good deed performed on Laylat al-Qadr is multiplied beyond measure. A single act of charity can carry the reward of decades.
For vulnerable communities, that generosity translates into practical support: food for families facing hunger, clean water where infrastructure has collapsed, safe shelter for displaced households and access to essential healthcare.
In these final nights, your Zakat and Sadaqah can bring immediate relief while carrying immense spiritual reward.
Make These Nights Count
We do not know if we will witness another Ramadan. What we do know is that these nights are a gift.
Seek Laylat al-Qadr with sincerity. Increase your worship. Give consistently. Ask Allah for forgiveness and for a future filled with goodness.
May Allah allow us to witness this blessed night, accept our deeds and make it a turning point for us and for those in need.
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