The Night of Predestination or the Night of Power is a special holy night for Muslims, which occurs in the month of Ramadan (Ramadan). On the Night of Destiny, the first suras of the Holy Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. This is stated in Surah Al-Qadr, in which Allah says: “Verily, We sent it down (the Quran) on the night of decree. Do you know what the night of predestination is? The Night of Predestination is better than a thousand months. On this night angels are sent down and the Spirit is also sent down on this night at the command of his Lord to carry out all His commandments. She is Peace (Salam) until sunrise.”
“Verily, We sent it down (the Quran) on the night of destiny,” that is, on that night the Quran from Lauhul Mahfuz was sent down to heaven.
This alone would be enough to determine the significance of this night, it is so great, but this night also contains many other blessed values.
Next, Allah asks the question: “Do you know what the night of destiny is?” That is, do you know the greatness and superiority of this night, how many benefits, virtues and values are in it? Then, Himself answering His question, He talks about some of its values: “The night of predestination is better than a thousand months.”
Imam As-Sa'di (r.a) writes in his Tafsir, commenting on this verse: “This means that in its dignity it is better than a thousand months, and the deeds done on this night are better than the deeds done for a thousand months without this night. This amazes everyone: Allah Almighty has granted such a reward to this weak ummah. This is a special night: deeds done on this night are equivalent to deeds done over a thousand months, which is a whole life, and not common man, but a centenarian who lived more than eighty years.
On this night angels are sent. Ibn Kathir in his “Tafsir”, commenting on the words of the Almighty, said: “That is, on this night the descent of angels is multiplied, taking into account its special grace. Angels descend with grace and mercy, as they descend when reading the Koran, surround the gatherings of those who remember Allah and bow their wings before the seeker of knowledge, exalting him.”
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Truly, on the Night of Destiny there are more angels on earth than small pebbles” (Ibn Khuzaimah).
Allama Razi writes about this: “When the angels first saw you (man), you disgusted them, and they said: “O Allah, you are creating such a creation that will spread wickedness on earth and shed blood.” Then, when your parents first saw you in the form of a drop of cloudy liquid, you also disgusted them. So if it got on their clothes, they had to wash it off. But when Allah gave beautiful shape this liquid, then the parents had to be merciful and love her. And today, when on the Night of Destiny you are busy worshiping and knowing Allah, the angels descend to apologize for the words they said about you.” And the Spirit is also sent down on this night. That is, Jibril (a.s.) also descends on this night. Interpreters have several opinions about the meaning of the word Spirit (rukh). But most interpreters agreed that this is Jibril.
Some hadiths say that angels greet believers with salam (i.e. they say, peace be upon you), one group of angels leaves, another comes. There is another version of the interpretation of this verse, which indicates that this night is complete world(salaam) from evil and wickedness.
This night continues (with all its blessings) until dawn. It is not that her barakah is in one particular part of the night, the manifestation of barakah and the mercy of the Almighty continues in her until the morning.
When is the Night of Destiny
The exact date of this night is unknown, hidden so that Muslims would be far from sin and purify their thoughts every night. It is generally accepted that this night falls on the last ten nights of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar - Ramadan. Followers of Islam believe that it would be a big mistake to spend only one night of Ramadan in worship of the Almighty. The scriptures mention numbers such as 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29.
There is great disagreement among scientists regarding this issue. According to the first version, the 27th night of the month of Ramadan is the Night of Predestination. The second version says that the Night of Destiny is not limited to Ramadan, that it can occur in any month throughout the year. Supporters of the third version claim that it comes on one of the odd nights of the last ten days of the month of Ramadan, without specifying a specific date.
The first version is based on the following hadiths:
- Imam Ahmad reports from the words of Abdullah ibn ‘Umar, may Allah be pleased with both of them, that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Let the one who waits for the Night of Destiny wait for it [the onset] on the night of the twenty-seventh”;
- Imam Muslim, Ahmad, Abu Dawud and Tirmidhi report that Ubayyah bin Ka'b said: “I swear by Allah, besides Whom there is no deity, that this night is in Ramadan, (he swore about the absence of the Night of Destiny in the rest of the year, refuting the second version) and I swear to Allah, I know what night it is. This is the night in which the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, commanded us to stand it (in worship), this is the twenty-seventh night. Its sign is that in the morning of this day a white sun rises, without rays.”
Proponents of the third point of view cite next hadith from Aisha (ra), in proof of the correctness of his position, that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said: “Look for the Night of Destiny in the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan.”
According to most scholars, the last ten days of Ramadan begin on the twenty-first night, in accordance with this calculation, the Night of Predestination should be sought on the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, 29th of Ramadan.
Name of the blessed night Arabic sounds like Laylatul-Qadr or Al-Qadr, which translated into Russian means the Night of Predestination and Power. The definition of Kadyr tun is common among Kazakhs. Scientists give different interpretation to the word “frame”, some translate it as “crowdedness”. It is interesting that many centuries different peoples they pass on a legend from mouth to mouth that it becomes crowded on this night a huge number angels who descend to earth.
Muslims believe that it was on the Night of Predestination and Power that the angel Jebrail descended to the praying prophet Muhammad and gave him holy quran one in ten last nights month of Ramadan. Also in the hadiths (traditions about the words of the Prophet - ed.) it is said that Muslims were sad about the insufficient amount of time allotted for doing good deeds due to the brevity of life itself. In this regard, the Almighty sent down a special night for them, in which the mercy of Allah is manifested more strongly than usual.
The power of the Night of Power is that the reward for perfection in holy night prayer is like if the prayer were recited for a thousand months, or 83 years.
Devout Muslims They spend these days in intense prayer in order to find that very night of Predestination. The holy night comes immediately after sunset and ends with dawn, that is, with the beginning of the time for morning prayer.
Signs of a Holy Night
According to folk beliefs, recognizing the Night of Predestination will not be difficult, because only it has its own special shine. In addition, on the Night of Predestination and Power, no stars fall, and not a single cloud remains in the sky. Believers say that it is after a special night that the sun rises as a soft red disk without rays, like full moon on a cloudless night.
How to celebrate the Night of Predestination
Before the onset of the Night of Destiny, it is necessary to perform a complete ablution (ghusl), as well as rid the head, soul and heart of negative thoughts. Ramadan is a time when we can try to improve.
On this night, one should ask for forgiveness for sins committed, do tawbah (repentance - ed.), remember the Prophet Muhammad and turn to the Almighty in the language in which it is easier to express one’s thoughts.
On the night of Al-Qadr, you should listen to your heart, and be energetic and patient in your affairs. It is recommended to prepare a short list of duas (requests - ed.) on the holy night. To pray, you should wake up relatives in the house if they are sleeping. The mosque servants advise you to get some sleep at lunchtime before the Night of Power, and not to fill your stomach at iftar (breaking the fast - ed).
Missing Kadyr Tun is considered an irreparable loss, so Muslims try to stay awake at night and wait for its arrival. The Night of Power and Predestination is the most sacred night, because the first suras of the Holy Quran were revealed to the Prophet Muhammad on this very night.
The night of destiny is a night of great blessings and goodness. The Koran states that it is better than a thousand months. A thousand months equals eighty-three years and four months.
What to say this night
Aisha turned to the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him: “O Messenger of Allah, if I find out which night is the Night of Destiny, then what should I say on it?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, replied: “Say, “O Allah, truly You are Forgiving and loving to forgive, so forgive me" (Ahmad, Ibn Majah and at-Tirmidhi) "Allahumma innaka 'afuvwun. Tuhybbul-‘afwa. Fa'afwu 'annii."
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) himself showed zeal in worship all the last ten nights, as 'Aisha tells about it: “When the last ten days of Ramadan came, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) spent the nights in prayer , woke up his family members and showed special zeal in worship." (Bukhari, Muslim)+
Based on the above, it follows that the Night of Predestination is the most important attribute of Ramadan. May the All-Merciful and Merciful give each of us the opportunity to spend this night in remembrance of His greatness, prayer, reading the Koran and other worships.
One of the most blessed and significant events in the Muslim calendar is the Night of Predestination (or power - Laylatul-Qadr or Laylatul-Qadr). Her special status is evidenced by the fact that the Merciful and Merciful dedicated an entire sura to her in His Revelation, which is called “al-Qadr”.
Our Creator explains in its opening verses:
“The Night of Predestination is better than a thousand months. On this night the angels and Gabriel descend by the permission of their Lord according to all His commands" (97:3-4)
"Better than a thousand months" in in this case means that any good deed performed on the Night of Power, be it prayer, almsgiving or any other deed, in terms of the amount of its reward will exceed the reward that a person could receive by performing this deed for 1000 months (or 83 years - a whole human life). It is for this reason that believers try to seek this night in order to receive as much reward as possible.
Further in the sura it is said that angels and, in particular, the greatest of them, Gabriel, descend on this night. With the onset of the Night of Kadr, a huge number of angels descend on the mortal earth and fill our entire world. The angels reach such a number that the Shaitan in Laylatul-Qadr is deprived of any power, and during this night he cannot lead believers astray.
The Night of Predestination is also called the Night of Power for the reason that Muslim theologians disagree about its exact name. Some believe that the word “al-Qadr” in this context is the same root as the word “qadara”, which in Arabic means “to predetermine.” Supporters of this position explain this name by the fact that Allah on this night deals with all people that should happen to them over the next year. In this regard, on Laylatul-Qadr, believers should ask the Lord for forgiveness of sins, and also do good deeds so that Allah predestined only good things for believers. Others tend to call it the Night of Power, since it carries the greatest dignity, multiplying our deeds a thousandfold.
Time of attack of Laylatul-Qadr
The exact date of the Night of Power is hidden from people. This is the special meaning and mercy of the Almighty, who wished that believers would seek her and be diligent in worship, not only for one night, but over a longer period of time.
However, from the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (s.w.w.), we know the time frame for the onset of Laylatul-Qadr. Many hadiths cited in the collections of al-Bukhari and Muslim say that it should be expected in the final ten days of the Holy month of Ramadan, and on odd days. At the same time, the most probable date of the Night of Qadr is the 27th, which is confirmed by the hadith cited by Abu Dawood.
However, most Muslim scholars believe that it is necessary to look for the Night of Destiny in the last 10 days of Ramadan, and not rely only on the 27th.
In addition, some theologians claim that on this night there are also special natural characteristics, having seen which you can recognize Laylatul-Qadr:
- Cloudless weather, clear sky
- The air temperature is not too hot, but not too cold either
- Absence of wind, or its presence, but light and moderate
- The special brightness of the stars and moon
- Complete silence that even dogs rarely bark
- Lack of stargazing
- After the Night of Predestination, the sun rises without rays
At the same time, not all scientists agree with this point of view. Some Muslim theologians argue that there is no point in trying to look for the presence of these signs, since they are fictitious. Supporters of this opinion claim that if the signs listed above actually occurred on Laylatul-Qadr, then believers would know the exact date of its occurrence, which, in turn, contradicts Allah’s original plan to make the date hidden from people .
How to Spend the Night Frame
1. Perform additional prayers
4. Perform other good deeds.
The last third of Ramadan marks the holiest and most blessed night of the year - Laylatul-Qadr. Despite the fact that people cannot know on what day the Night of Predestination will occur, believers sincerely strive to gain its rewards and catch it in worship. Allah Almighty said in the Quran: “The night of destiny (or greatness) is better than a thousand months. On this night, the angels and the Spirit (Jibril) descend with the permission of their Lord according to all His commands."
In the last ten days of Ramadan, in the hope of catching Laylat Qadr, we must increase our worship. A hadith narrated from Aisha says: “In the [last] ten days [of the month of Ramadan], the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, tightened his belt (mi'zar), stood idle at night in prayers and woke up his family members [for them]. "
The hadith says: “Whoever stood through the Night of Destiny with faith and hope for Allah’s reward will have his previous sins forgiven.”
Forgiveness of previous sins - such a reward is prepared for those who meet the blessed night in worship. Therefore, for a true believer to dedicate last days Ramadan is about offering oneself to the Almighty, especially on odd nights.
To get the maximum benefit and not lose the opportunity to catch a blessed night, you should adhere to the following plan:
1. Perform itikaf. The best way to catch laylatul-qadr is to perform itikaf - staying in the mosque to worship. If it is not possible to perform I'tikaf for all 10 days, you can perform I'tikaf for as many days as possible.
2. Worship all 10 nights. Try to perform worship on each of the remaining days of Ramadan, then you will certainly not miss the night of destiny. Any good deed from Maghrib to Fajr in Laylatul Qadr is equivalent to 83 years of worship, which is equal to a whole life.
3. The best dua for the last 10 days of Ramadan: ُ عَنِّي.
It was narrated from Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, that she said: “O Messenger of Allah, if I found out which night is the night of Destiny, what should I say?” He replied: “Say: Allahumma innaka 'afuvwun, tuhyibbul' afwa fa'fu 'anni (“O Allah, verily You are the Forgiving, you love forgiveness, so forgive me.”
4. Giving alms: Any good deed on Laylatul Qadr is rewarded as if this good deed had been done for 83 years.
5. Proper nutrition: Considering that you will have to stay awake all night, take care of proper nutrition, do not eat heavy foods that will make your worship difficult and make you less productive. Don't forget to drink plenty of water.
6. Good character. No worship is complete unless the believer exhibits good character and is spiritually purified. This is especially true for the month of Ramadan, show the best that is in you during these blessed days, cultivate in yourself the qualities beloved by Allah. And be determined to maintain your Ramadan-charged disposition throughout the year.
7. Don't waste time: A Muslim should make a firm intention not to miss the blessing of these last 10 days and not waste time watching TV, social media etc. You can set aside any time during the remaining 355 days of the year for these activities.
History and meaning of the Night of Predestination
The name of the blessed night in Arabic sounds like Laylatul-Qadr or Al-Qadr, which translated into Russian means the Night of Predestination or Power. The definition of Kadyr tun is common among Kazakhs.
Scientists give different interpretations to the word "frame", some translate it as "crowdedness". It is interesting that for many centuries different peoples have been passing on a legend from mouth to mouth that on this night it becomes cramped for a huge number of angels who descend to earth.
Muslims believe that it was on the Night of Predestination and Power that the angel Jebrail descended to the praying Prophet Muhammad and gave him the Holy Quran on one of the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan.
Also in the hadiths (traditions about the words of the prophet - Sputnik) it is said that Muslims were sad about the insufficient amount of time allotted for doing good deeds due to the brevity of life itself. In this regard, the Almighty sent down a special night for them, in which the mercy of Allah is manifested more strongly than usual.
The power of the Night of Power is that the reward for prayer performed on the holy night is similar to if the prayer was recited for a thousand months, or 83 years.
When the night falls Al-Qadr
IN holy book For Muslims, the Koran states that the Night of Destiny occurs in the month of Ramadan, however exact date not mentioned.
It is generally accepted that this night falls on the last ten nights of the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. Followers of Islam believe that it would be a big mistake to spend only one night of Ramadan in worship of the Almighty.
The sacred scriptures mention numbers such as 21, 23, 25, 27 and 29. Devout Muslims spend these days in intense prayer in order to find that very night of Predestination. The holy night comes immediately after sunset and ends with dawn, that is, with the beginning of the time for morning prayer.
Signs of a Holy Night
According to popular beliefs, recognizing the Night of Predestination will not be difficult, because only it has its own special shine. In addition, on the Night of Predestination and Power, no stars fall, and not a single cloud remains in the sky. Believers say that it is after a special night that the sun rises as a soft red disk without rays, like the full moon on a cloudless night.
How to celebrate the Night of Predestination
Before the onset of the Night of Destiny, it is necessary to perform a complete ablution (ghusl), as well as rid the head, soul and heart of negative thoughts.
On this night, one should ask for forgiveness for sins committed, do tawba (repentance), remember the Prophet Muhammad and turn to the Almighty in the language in which it is easier to express one’s thoughts. On the night of Al-Qadr, you should listen to your heart, and be energetic and patient in your affairs.
It is recommended to prepare a short list of duas (requests) on the holy night. To pray, you should wake up relatives in the house if they are sleeping. Mosque servants advise you to get some sleep at lunchtime before the Night of Power, and not to fill your stomach for iftar (breaking the fast).
Traditions
Missing Kadyr Tun is considered an irreparable loss, so Muslims try to stay awake at night and wait for its arrival.
Some believe that on the Night of Predestination, the mythical character Kydyr Ata, whose name was mentioned in legends even before the spread of Islam, comes to a Muslim’s house. According to legends, people used to wait for the elder and meet him behind a covered dastarkhan.
Secrets of the sacred night
Theologians have repeatedly expressed the opinion that exact time the onset of the Night of Destiny is hidden from Muslims so that they are far from sin and purify their thoughts every night.
On a special night, all Muslims breathe a sigh of relief, because the devil is bound in chains and cannot harm anyone. Believers compare the intrigue with the onset of the Night of Al-Qadr to the mystery of the coming of the End of the World.
Some are convinced that on the Night of Predestination even trees bend completely to the ground, only a special person with a high spiritual status can see this.
This year, the first day of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan fell on the evening of May 5 and will last until June 4. At the end holy month, June 5th, there will be a general Muslim holiday- Oraza Ait.
