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Day 23

For Shia Muslim’s this odd numbered day in the Muslim calendar is often identified as the “Laylat Al-Qadr,” the Night of Power or The Night of Divine Destiny. Islamic tradition holds that the first verses of the Koran were revealed to Muhammad on this night. Because Muslims believe there is a thinning between the boundary of heaven and earth on Laylat, this single night holds the spiritual weight of a lifetime of prayer. As such, Muslims will spend the entire night in prayer, reading the Koran, and giving to the poor in an effort to earn increased rewards and mercy from Allah.

Let us pray that on this night of Divine Destiny that the Divine Messiah, Jesus, is revealed to Muslims as God’s ultimate mercy and that life in Jesus is the ultimate reward, a reward that cannot be earned, but rather is a free gift given to those who believe.

God, we ask that as Muslims earnestly seek a deeper connection and relationship with Allah through works on this night, that their eyes and hearts would be opened to your truth, that you are the “compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast Love.” (Exodus 34:6). We pray that Muslims would tire of trying to earn Allah’s favor, and instead would come to understand that they may have redemption through the blood of Jesus according the riches of your grace (Eph. 1:7).

Consider meditating on 2 Corinthian’s 13:14

If you know a Muslim, ask him or her: What do you understand prayer to be? May I pray with you?