Spending Laylatul Qadr in Makkah: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience
One of the most sacred nights in Islam is Laylatul Qadr, or the Night of Power. Allah describes it in the Quran as "better than a thousand months" (Surah AlQadr: 3), meaning acts of worship on this night carry the reward of more than 83 years of worship.
To have Laylatul Qadr in Makkah is a spiritual benefit since the holy city already has great blessings that, when merged with the unique night, multiply the reward.
What night of Laylatul Qadr will be it?
Though the exact date is not known, it is thought to be one of the odd nights in the last ten days of Ramadan—21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th night. While many experts regard the 27th night as the most probable, one should try to find the night in every odd evening.
The spiritual environment of Makkah is…
The Grand Mosque in Makkah is crammed with devotees from about four continents during the last ten days. There is an electric spiritual ambiance as millions engage in supplications, Quran recitation, and prayers.
Activities to help one to fully worship on Laylatul Qadr:
- Engage in long QiyamulLail (Nafl & Tahajjud): Perform additional prayers.
- Reciting and Reflecting on the Quran: Especially important is the fact that the Quran was revealed on Laylatul Qadr.
- One of the suggested duas is: اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عني (O Allah, You are most forgiving, and You love forgiveness, so forgive myself.)
- Ask Allah for forgiveness and purity from sins, seek Forgivingness & repentance.
- Donate: Giving in charity multiplies your benefits.
- Managing the masses might be handled with these pointers.
Get to the Grand Mosque early to ensure a great location
- Keep yourself well hydrated and have small dinners.
- Maintain focus by limiting extraneous activity.
One never seen event is spending Laylatul Qadr in Makkah. For every believer, the spiritual benefits, the grand atmosphere of the Grand Mosque, and the great favors of the night make it a trip to remember.
