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On the Night of Power pray
to God with all your heart and He will definitely answer all your prayers.
The Qur'an says : "Surely We revealed it (the Holy Qur'an) on the
grand night. And what will make you comprehend what the grand night. The
grand night is better than a thousand months. The angels and Gibreel
descend in it by the permission of their Lord for every affair, Peace! It
is till the break of the morning." (97:1-5)
The night is full of
blessings because the Eminent Qur'an descended in it. The Qur'an is peace
by itself. It distinguishes between the good and evil and shows the path
of eternal Peace and Bliss to all Mankind forever. This being so, the
Night in which this Divine Book was sent down is worthy of great esteem.
During this night, as explained in the verse quoted above, the Angels and
the Heavenly spirit (Hazrat Gibreel Alai-his-Salam) descend. Their
nearness to earth gives a spiritual luster to the hearts and souls of the
believers. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) and the 12 Imams (A.S.) passed this
night in prayer and worship of God.
Those who pass his night
in Prayer, experience an unimaginable bliss, a deep feeling of great
pleasure as a result of immense heavenly blessings in this night.
Recite the Holy Qur'an,
seek Allah's forgiveness and pray for the good of this world as well as
the hereafter.
The A'maal of
Shab-e-Qadr (19th, 21st & 23rd of
Ramadan)
Shab-e-Qadr is the night,
which is the best night among the nights of the whole year. The "A'maal"
(religious performances) of this night are better than the A'maal of 1000
nights. In this night the divine Annual Decree is passed. The Angels and
Roohul Ameen (A highly dignified Angel) descend on this earth, in that
night. These call on the Imam of the time, and what is ordained (by Allah)
for everybody is presented before the Imam.
The A'maal of Shab-e-Qadr
are of two kinds. Some are common to all three nights others are
particular for one of those three nights. The common A'maals are: -
01. To take a
bath. Allama Majlisi says, "It is better to take a bath before sunset
so that the night prayers may be performed after bath".
02. To offer two
Raqats of Namaz, in every Raqat offer Surat-al-Hamd,
and Surat-al-Tauhid/
Sure Ikhlaas (Kulhowallah) seven times, and after finishing the prayer 70
times recite: "Astagferullaah Rabbi Wa atoobo elaihe"
i.e., "I seek pardon from God and ask for penitence from Him".
 03.
The Holy Qur'an should be opened and placed in front, then one should
recite, "Alaahumma inni asaloka be kitaabekal munzale Wa maa feeh,
wa feehismokal akbaro wa asmaakal husnaa, wa maa yokhaafo Wa yurjaa an
taj-alani min otaqaaeka minan-Naar", i.e., "O Allah treat me
as one of those who are free from Hell, in the name of this Holy Book sent
by Thee, whatever there be in the Book. Including Ism-e-A'azam and
Asmaa-e-Husnaa and the things to be dreaded, the things that may be
expected and desired, like blessings of Jannat. Do forgive through the
grace of this book". (SALAWAT-After this he may beg from Allah
whatever he wants).
04. He should
place the Holy Qur'an on his head and say, "Allaahumma be haqqe
haazal Qur'an we be haqqe man arsaltahoo beh, Wa be haqqe kulle momenin
madahtahoo feeh, we be haqqeka alaihim fa-laa ahada a'arafo be haqqeka
mink", i.e., "O Allah! I appeal to Thee in the name of this
Qur'an and the Rooh that was sent along with it, and in the name of the
Momin (believer) whose praise is contained in this Book and Tine
obligation that is on them. No one else recognizes the right and truth
more than Thee". (SALAWAT-After this he should repeat 10 times each):
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BEKA YA ALLAH'HO (S.W.T.)
BE MOHAMMADIN (S.A.W.)
BE ALIYYIN (A.S.)
BE FATEMATA (A.S.)
BIL HASANE (A.S.)
BIL HUSAINE (A.S.)
BE ALIY IBNIL HUSAIN (A.S.)
BE MOHAMMED IBN ALIYYIN (A.S.)
BE JA'FAR IBN MOHAMMEDIN (A.S.)
BE MOOSA IBN JA'FAR (A.S.)
BE ALI IBN MOOSA (A.S.)
BE MOHAMMED IBN ALIYYIN (A.S.)
BE ALI IBN MOHAMMED (A.S.)
BIL HASAN IBN ALIYYIN (A.S.)
BIL HOJJATIL QAEM (A.S.)
Then he should invoke to Allah whatever he likes.
05. To recite the
Ziarat of Imam Hussain (A.S.). According to Hadis, during Shab-e-Qadr an
angel proclaims from the Arsh (Throne) on the Seventh sky, "Allah the
Benevolent forgives him, whosoever performs the Ziarat of the grave of
Imam-e-Hussain (A.S.)."
06. One should
keep himself awake throughout these three nights. The vigil during these
nights carries great Sawab (heavenly reward).
07. To offer 100
Raq'ats of Namaz. It has been highly recommended. It is better to recite
(after Surat-al-Hamd) 10 times the Surat-al-Tauhid/ Sure Ikhlaas (Kulhowallah).
08. Recite: "Astagferullaah
Rabbi Wa atoobo elaihe" 100 times (i.e., "I seek pardon from
God and ask for penitence from Him").
09. Recite: "Allaahummal'an
qatalatal Ameeril Momeneen" 100 times (i.e., "O Allah! Thy
malison upon the assassin of Ameerul Moineneen Ali ibne Abi Talib").
Du'a for the 19th
night: -
O One Who was before everything and then brought everything into
existence. He will remain while all else will be destroyed. O the One sole
and solitary excepting Whom there is none else in the high heavens or low
earths or above and below them, or in between them who is worth
worshipping. Only Thou art the deity and none else deserves to be
worshipped. Thou only deserves the praise which cannot be encompassed but
by Thee. Therefore bestow Peace and Blessings on Muhammad (S.A.W.) and Aal-e-Muhammad
(A.S.) such as no body else has the power to encompass.
10. Recite the
following Suras from the Holy Qur'an:
ANKABUT (the Spider) 29th Sura.
RUM (The Roman Empire) 30th Sura.
DUKHAN (Smoke or Mist) 44th Sura.
11. This du'a is
to be recited: -
I have passed the evening as a very humble servant of Thee. I have no
control over the gains and losses for my person. I cannot remove any evil
from myself. I depose against my conscience. I admit my weakness and
inability of managing my affairs. Bestow Tine blessings on Mohammad (S.A.W.)
and his Aal (A.S.). Whatever Thou hast given me or promised, fulfill that.
Verily! I am Tine humble, weak and destitute servant. O Allah! Let me not
forget the blessings that Thou hast bestowed on me, and let me not be
forgetful about Tine kindness. Do not deny me Tine acceptance though it
may be delayed, may it pertain to sorrow or happiness, and may it be
connected with peace and tranquility or hardship and vicissitudes or
pertaining to blessings. Thou hearse and accepts invocations in every
condition.
The Prophet (S.A.W.) when
asked what should one invoke Allah during these nights, said: "Ask
for your safety (here and in the hereafter)".
DU'A: -
O Allah! Whatever is decided and ordained by Thee during Lailatul Qadr
(night of Destiny) is final and full of wisdom. Whatever changes are
affected, in the Night in previous decrees that could not be changed by
anybody else. Do let me be one of those whose Hajj is acceptable, whose
efforts are rewarded, the efforts of those respected Hajis whose sins have
been pardoned and whose errors have been forgiven. Add to my destiny the
length of my life, increase my life, increase my livelihood and fulfill my
desires. Note: Beg from Allah after this whatever you desire.
Du'a for the 21st
night: -
O One Who turns day into night and night into day. O One Who brings out
living from dead and dead from living. O One Who gives sustenance to
whomsoever and whatsoever he likes. O Allah! O Merciful! O Allah! O Allah!
O Allah! The best names are for Thee alone. The best examples are for
Thee. The grandeur and choice things are for Thee. I beg of Thee to bless
Muhammad (S.A.W.) and his Aal (A.S.). Write down my name, in this night
with the fortunate ones. Let my soul be in the company of the martyrs. Let
my good acts be reckoned as "Illyeen" (exalted). Let my sins be
condoned. Bestow on me that belief by virtue of which Thou may be nearest
to my heart, that "Eemaan" which may remove all doubts from my
mind. Let me be satisfied with that whatever Thou hast ordained for me.
Let me have the virtues of this world and the other one (Aakherat or
Hereafter). Save me from the fire of Hell. Let me be attentive to Tine
praise and thanks and let me present myself in Tine court. Do bestow the
same "taufique" (ability) to me which Thou hast bestowed upon
Muhammad (S.A.W.) and his Aal(A.S.).
Du'a for the 23rd
night: -
O Lord of Lailatul Qadr! (Night of Destiny!) Who has made it better than
1000 months! O the Lord of the day and the night and the mountains and
oceans, the Lord of light and darkness! O the Lord of the earth and the
skies! O the Creator! O the Designer! O Kind! O One Who favours! O Allah
Who maintains everything! O Allah! O the Kindest! O Allah! O the Creator
of new things! O Allah! O Allah! O Allah! The best names are for Thee
alone. Thou hast control over all virtues. I ask Thee to send blessings on
Muhammad (S.A.W.) and his Aal (A.S.). Write my name, in this Night of Qadr,
among the names of the fortunate. Let my soul keep the company of the
martyrs. Let my good deeds be reckoned with "Illiyeen" (those
exalted). Forgive my sins. Bestow on me such belief that Thou may be
nearest to my heart. Give me such understanding that all the doubts may be
removed. Let me be contended over that which has been ordained for me: Let
me have goodness and virtues in this world and the next. Save me from the
glowing fire of Hell. Encourage me towards Tine remembrance with pleasure
and to be penitent. Give me all those virtues that Thou hast given to
Muhammad (S.A.W.) and Aal-e-Muhammad (A.S.). |
