Laylatul Qadr is considered the most sacred and important night in Islam. It comes in the last ten days of Ramadan (in odd numbers), and Muslims around the world do their best to benefit from it.
The importance of Qadr Night can be seen in several Hadiths and Quranic verses. In the Quran, Allah says that he sent the Quran on the Night of Glory, and the Night of Qadr is better than a thousand months, which means the supplication and decreed done on this night have rewards of more than a thousand months of decreed.
This blog will discuss the significance and importance of Laylatul Qadr, what we should do, and the dua for it that we should recite.
Dua for Laylatul Qadr
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
Dua for Laylatul Qadr in English: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
Translation: O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.
Hadith: It was narrated from ‘Aishah that she said: “O Messenger of Allah, what do you think I should say in my supplication, if I come upon Laylatul-Qadr?” He said: “Say: ‘Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni.'” —Sunan Ibn Majah 3850
Explanation: The powers of Laylatul Qadr are mentioned in the Quran, and the Holy Prophet recited this special occasion on the night of Qadr. The supplication asks Allah for forgiveness of our previous sins, and we should recite this dua with pure heart.
The above-mentioned Dua for Laylatul Qadr is mentioned in the following Hadiths.
What is the best prayer for Laylatul Qadr?
The best thing you can do if you find the Night of Qadr is recite the dua for forgiveness to wash out previous sins. Here are a few things to do on the Qadr Night.
- Recting Astagfirullah
- Offering two Rakat Slaah for forgivness
- Offer twenty Rakat Salat ul Tasbeeh
- Give charity
- Recite the Quran
- Recite Tasbih (SubhanAllah, Alahumdillah, Allah hu Akbhar)
Importance of making Dua on Laylatul Qadr
Dua is the best thing you can make for yourself, your family, and the Muslim nation. Dua is considered a direct link between Muslims and Allah and can change destinies.
Abu Hurairah narrated that: The Prophet said: “There is nothing more honorable with Allah [Most High] than supplication.”—Jami` at-Tirmidhi 3370
In the Quran Allah says, I am truly near. I respond to one’s prayer when they call upon Me. So let them respond ˹with obedience˺ to Me and believe in Me, perhaps they will be guided ˹to the Right Way˺. —Surah Al-Baqarah Verse 186
The power of dua is mentioned in the Quran and Hadith. If you combine this with the Night of Qdar, just think of the rewards and blessings you will receive. It is mentioned in a Hadith that whoever prays on the Night of Qadr with a pure heart, his sins will be forgiven.
Hadith: Abu Huraira reported Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) as saying: He who prayed on the Lailat-ul-Qadr (the Majestic Night) knowing that it is (the same night). I (believe) that he (the Prophet also) said: (He who does) it with faith and seeking reward (from Allah), his sins would be forgiven. — Sahih Muslim 760b
What dua shall you make?
There are no restrictions on what you can ask and what you can not. The best dua a Muslim can make is the dua for success in the afterlife. You can also recite dua for parents, dua for marriage, dua for protection, etc.
Dua for Akhira (Judgement Day)
A Muslim should be ready for the day of judgment. The best time to ask Allah’s forgiveness is the Night of Qadr. It is a blessed night when the angels and Holy Spirit come down by the order of Allah to see Muslims busy in the decree of Allah.
Dua for your family
We must not forget our parents, brothers and sisters when praying on the Night of Qadr. A Muslim should pray to ask for Allah’s blessings and virtues for himself and his family.
For the Muslim Ummah
Muslims are struggling in almost all countries. They are being labeled as terrorists and looked down on everywhere. However, we know who the real terrorists are.
You should pray for the betterment of the Muslim nation. Every Muslim should have Allah’s blessings no matter where they live or what they have done in the past.
Dua for the Dead
We should always remember our dead relatives in our prayers and should pray for them so they can have Allah’s mercy on the day of judgment. Here is a complete guide on Dua for the deceased.
Other Duas
You can make other supplications on the Night of Qadr. It can be a dua for healing, a dua for Rizq, a dua for evil eye protection, etc.
Wrap Up
So far, we have discussed the best dua you can make on the Night of Qadr. We have listed the Hadiths mentioning this dua and added links.
The Night of Qadr has its own benefits and virtues. Every Muslim should ask Allah for forgiveness, blessings, and mercy on that particular night.
FAQs
What is the dua for Qadr Night in English?
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
When is the Qadar Night?
The Night of Qadr falls during the last ten days of Ramadan. Several Hadiths point towards the 23rd, 25th, 27th, and 29th of Ramadan.
However, Sahih Hadith mentions that the 27th is Laylatul Qadr.
- Hadith: Narrated `Aisha: Allah’s Messenger (PBUH) said, “Search for the Night of Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.” —Sahih al-Bukhari 2017
- Hadith: Narrated Ibn ‘Umar: The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) as saying: Seek lailat al-qadr in the last seven days.—Sunan Abi Dawud 1385
- Hadith: Narrated Mu’awiyah b. Abi Sufyan : The Prophet (PBUH) as saying: Lailat al-qadr is the twenty-seventh night (of Ramadan) —Sunan Abi Dawud 1386
What is the best time to pray on Night of Qadr?
The Night of Qadr starts after Magrib Salah and ends with the Farj Salah. You can utilize the ample amount of time in between to offer Salah and dua at this time. There is also Isha Salah and Taraweeh. Here is a guide on the Taraweeh Dua, which we should memorize.
What else can you do on the Night of Qadr?
The best thing you can do is keep yourself neat and clean and ready to pray. Break your fast with the dua for breaking fast and offer Maghrib Salah in the Masjid. Here is the dua for entering the Masjid.
Offer as many Rakat of optional Salah as you can and ask for Allah’s forgiveness and blessings. Here is a guide on why Muslims fast during Ramadan.
What else to know?
Here is a list of a few powerful dua you should know.
