Laylatul qadr

1. Laylatul qadr 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

2. Suratul Qadr (97) informs us about a night called Laylatul Qadr 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

3. “ And what will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr is? ” (97:2) 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

4. Come along and learn about a special night called Laylatul Qadr 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

5. The word “laylah” means night in Arabic. لَيْلَة 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

6. means “decree” in Arabic. The word “Qadr” القَدْر A decree is a “command” or “decision…..” In this case, Allah’s commands or decisions 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

7. Laylatul Qadr is….. The Night of Decree 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

8. When is laylatulqadr? 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

9. Laylatul Qadr is A night in the month of Ramadan…… 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

10. Which night is it? Some people say that it is the 27th of Ramadan……. Some people insist that it is the 23rd, 25th, the 29th, or another known date. There are narrations of ahadith which mention several different nights as being Laylatul Qadr. (Tafsir Ibn Kathir) 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

11. Narrated 'Ubada bin As-Samit: "Allah's Apostle went out to inform the people about the (date of the) night of decree (Al-Qadr) but there happened a quarrel between two Muslim men. The Prophet said, "I came out to inform you about (the date of) the night of Al-Qadr, but as so and so and so and so quarrelled, its knowledge was taken away (I forgot it) and maybe it was better for you. Now look for it in the 7th, the 9th and the 5th (of the last 10 nights of the month of Ramadan)." Bukhari :: Book 1 :: Volume 2 :: Hadith 46 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

12. 7th Another narration reads: "The Night of Al-Qadr occurs during the last ten (nights). Whoever stands for them (in prayer) seeking their reward, then indeed Allah will forgive his previous sins and his latter sins. It is an odd night: the ninth or the seventh, or the fifth, or the third or the last night (of Ramadan).“ (Narrated Ubadah bin As-Samit about what that the Messenger of Allah (sallAllahu alayhi wa sallam) said. 9th 3rd 5th (Ahmad) 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

13. Is laylatulqadr on the same night each year? At-Tirmidhi recorded from Abu Qilabah that he said, "the Night of Al-Qadr moves around (i.e., from year to year) throughout the last ten nights.“ Tafsir Ibn Kathir 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

14. Why is Laylatul Qadr special? 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

15. Verily, We have sent it down in the Night of Al-Qadr (97:1) “it…..” is the Quraan. It was sent down to Muhammad (salla Allahu alayhi wa sallam) on Laylatul Qadr 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

16. Ibn Abbas and others have said, "Allah sent the Quran down all at one time from the Preserved Tablet (Al-Lawh Al-Mahfuz) to the House of Might (Baytul-Izzah) , which is in the heaven of this world. Then it came down in parts to the Messenger of Allah (sall Allahu alayhi wa sallam) based upon the incidents that occurred over a period of twenty-three years." Tafsir Ibn Kathir 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

17. What else makes this night special? 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

18. . The night of al-qadr is better than a thousand months. worshipping Allâh in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months 1000 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

19. What happens on the night of al qadr? The angels and Ruh descend on that night with the decrees of Allah for the coming year. 97:4 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

20. What are some signs of laylatulqadr? There is peace until the appearance of dawn. 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

21. "Verily, the sign of the Night of Al-Qadr is that it is pure and glowing as if there was a bright, tranquil, calm moon during it. …………. 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

22. “It is not cold, nor is it hot 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

23. Its sign is that the sun appears on the morning following it smooth having no rays on it, just like the moon on a full moon night. Shaytan is not allowed to come out with it (the sun) on that day." Tafsir Ibn Kathir 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

24. No shooting star is permitted until morning. X 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

25. What should we do on laylatulqadr? "Whoever stands (in prayer) during the Night of Al-Qadr with faith and expecting reward (from Allah), he will be forgiven for his previous sins." [Fath Al-Bari 4:294, and Muslim 1:253] 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

26. Is there a duaa for laylatulqadr? It is recommended that one say the following supplication a lot: "O Allah! Verily, you are the Oft-Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me."  This is due to what Imam Ahmad recorded from Aishah that she said "O Messenger of Allah! If I find the Night of Al-Qadr what should I say?" He replied, Say : "O Allah! Verily You are the Oft-Pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me." [Ahmad 6:182] via Tafsir Ibn Kathir أَللّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ كَرِيْمٌ تُحِبُّ العَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنّيْ "Allaahumma Innaka 'Afuwwun Tuhibbul-'Afwa Fa'affoo 'annee." 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

27. Now, can you answer the following about laylatulqadr? • When is Laylatul Qadr? • What was sent down on Laylatul Qadr? • What do we do on Laylatul Qadr? • Some signs of Laylatul Qadr? • What Surah tells us about Laylatul Qadr? • What is Laylatul Qadr better than? • What does Laylatul Qadr mean? 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

28. Suratul qadr • 1. Verily, We have sent it down in the Night of Al-Qadr • 2. And What will make you know what the Night of Al-Qadr is? • 3. The Night of Al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. • 4. Therein descend the angels and the Ruh by their Lord's permission with every matter. • 5. There is peace until the appearance of dawn. 2010 Talibiddeen Jr.

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