In the month of Ramadan, there is a time that is quite special and awaited by Muslims around the world. That special time is the night of Lailatulqadar, which is a noble night.
Well, for those of you who don't know the facts and features of Lailatulqadar night, let's look at the following review!
Glorious Night
There is a reason why the night of Lailatulqadar is so special and awaited by those who want a lot of rewards. On the night of Lailatul Qadar, in accordance with what has been narrated in the Qur'an, Surah Al-Qadr verses 1-3 explains that, "Indeed We have sent it down (the Qur'an) on the night of qadar. And do you know what the night of glory is? The night of glory is better than a thousand months."
From this verse it can be explained that the night of Lailatulqadar is the night where the Qur'an was revealed. Furthermore, it is said that the night of Lailatulqadar is a night of glory, which is better than a thousand months.
No wonder the night of Lailatulqadar is so eagerly awaited.
The time of the fall of the night of Lailatulqadar
You need to know that the descent of the night of Lailatulqadar is kept a secret by Allah SWT. Muslims are advised to seek the descent of the night of Lailatulqadar in the last 10 nights of Ramadan, counting from the 21st of the month of Ramadan.
According to Bukhari narrated in her hadith, from Aisha radhiallahu'anha, the Prophet sallallaahu' alaihi Wasallam said, "Seek by you the virtue of lailatul qadar (night of glory) on the odd nights in the last ten nights of Ramadan".
From this hadith, it can be concluded that the night of Lailatulqadar will descend on odd nights in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan. This means that the night of Lailatulqadar may fall on the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th of Ramadan. Therefore, Muslims are encouraged to seek the blessings of the night of Lailatulqadar at these times.
Signs of the descent of Lailatulqadar
By the Messenger of Allah, Muslims are advised to seek the descent of Lailatulqadar on odd dates in the last 10 nights of the month of Ramadan. But how can we be sure that one night on a certain odd date is the right time for the revelation of Lailatulqadar?
It turned out that the Prophet had given instructions regarding the signs that might occur when the descent of Lailatulqadar. Launching from the About Islam page, from various sources such as the Qur'an and Al Hadith it is known that there are several signs of the descent of Lailatulqadar.
These signs include a peaceful night atmosphere until dawn, the moon that looks like half a plate (according to Muslim hadith), there is a possibility of rain (according to Bukhari hadith), and the sun's rays are a little dim in the morning after the fall of Lailatulqadar.
Other Features of Lailatul Qadar Night
In the Qur'an Surah Al Qadr it is explained that when Lailatul Qadar descends, at that time the angels along with the angel Gabriel descended to earth. These angels give blessings to Muslims who want to worship on the night of Lailatulqadar.
For that, you can maximize worship during the night of Lailatulqadar, including I'tikaf (sitting in the mosque), dhikr, reading the Qur'an, and praying at night. Because the reward will be multiplied and you will get the blessing of the night of Lailatulqadar until dawn.
So, you already know the specialty of Lailatulqadar night, right? It's time for you to seek blessings among the last 10 nights of Ramadan, OK!