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Introduction

• Tonight marks the beginning of the last ten nights of Ramadan, a crucial period to seek Laylatul Qadr, a night better than a thousand months.

• Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advised seeking this night in the last ten, especially the odd nights.

Maximising Laylatul Qadr

• Virtue of Jama’ah Prayers:

• Isha in Jama’ah: Equivalent to half a night of worship.

• Fajr in Jama’ah: Equivalent to a full night of worship.

• Completing Taraweeh with Imam: Equivalent to another full night of worship.

• By combining these acts, rewards multiply significantly, potentially surpassing 2,500 months (~200 years) of worship every year.

• Recommended Dua:

اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عني

(“O Allah, You are pardoning, You love to pardon, so pardon me.”)

• Al-Afuw vs Al-Ghafur:

• Al-Ghafur: Forgiveness, sin remains recorded but punishment removed.

• Al-Afuw: Pardoning, sin is completely erased as if it never occurred.

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Significance of Angels in Laylatul Qadr

• Countless angels, led by Jibril (AS), descend, filling Earth completely.

• Reason for the name “Al-Qadr”:

• Refers to divine decree and also “constriction,” signifying the vast number of angels leaving no space empty.

• Angels witness worship, du’a, and ibadah, making this night incredibly blessed.

Du’a & Decree (Qadar)

• On Laylatul Qadr, Allah announces the year’s decree to the angels from the Lauh Mahfuz (Preserved Tablet).

• Du’a acts like submitting appeals before final decree is given to angels, emphasizing the power of sincere supplication.

• Although divine decree is predetermined by Allah, dua shows the angels the power of supplication.

Tafseer of Surah Al-An‘am (Verses 63–64): Gratitude and Returning to Allah

Verse 63: Turning to Allah in Hardship

• Allah asks rhetorically, “Who saves you from darkness and danger on land and sea?”

• When faced with calamities, humans instinctively turn to Allah (تضرعاً وخفية), humbly and privately begging for relief.

• People often promise gratitude (شكر) if Allah saves them.

Reflection on Levels of Worship (Imam al-Ghazali):

1. Fear-based Worship: Avoiding Jahannam, like a slave obeying a harsh master.

2. Reward-based Worship: Seeking Jannah, like a businessman looking for profit.

3. Gratitude-based Worship: Pure gratitude and love towards Allah, the highest level, exemplified by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who worshipped extensively out of thankfulness.