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Two Authentic Signs During Laylatul-Qadr

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July 10, 2015

In the name of Allah, The Most Merciful,

Those who are keen to capture the reward of Laylatul-Qadr (Night of Decree) seek to learn as much as possible about it. They go out of their way to learn the signs during the Layla tul-Qadr from authentic sources. As in Sahih Al-Bukhari, the Prophet said:

“مَن قام ليلةَ القدرِ إيمانًا واحتسابًا، غُفِرَ له ما تقدَّمَ من ذنبِه”

“Whoever stands (in worship) during the night of decree out of iman and hope in the reward then all their sins would be forgiven”

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Two authentic narrations discuss the signs seen during the Night of Decree, not including the signs that appear after the night. If you were to witness these signs during one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, know for a fact that you are witnessing Laylatul-Qadr.

1. The Moon – a sign during Laylatul-Qadr

In Sahih Muslim, Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

“تذاكرنا ليلةَ القدرِ عند رسولِ اللهِ صلَّى اللهُ عليهِ وسلَّمَ . فقال : ” أيكم يذكرُ ، حين طلع القمرُ وهو مثلُ شِقِّ جَفْنَةٍ ؟”

“We were talking about Laylatul-Qadr in the presence of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he said: He who amongst you remembers (the night) when the moon arose and it was like a piece of a plate?”

Brothers and sisters, look at the moon after Isha and Taraweeh. See if the moon looks like half a “jafna” (i.e. half a plate).

2. The Atmosphere – a sign during Laylatul-Qadr

In Sahih Al-Jami’, the Prophet said:

“ليلةُ القدْرِ ليلةٌ سمِحَةٌ ، طَلِقَةٌ ، لا حارَّةٌ ولا بارِدَةٌ”

“The night of Qadr is a calm, serene and peaceful night. It is not hot nor is it cold…”

Remember, if you don’t see these two signs, it does not mean it is not Laylatul-Qadr. Work hard during the last 10 nights of Ramadan and you will, in shaa Allah, secure worshipping Allah on The Night of Decree.

I ask Allah to accept all your acts of worship.

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Majed completed a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor, a Bachelor’s in Islamic Studies in Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Theory from Al-Madinah International University, and a Master’s in Business Administration from Wayne State University. As he travels worldwide lecturing about different aspects of Islam, Majed works full-time as a mechanical engineer and teaches with Al-Maghrib Institute. He currently lives in Michigan with his wife and children.

7 Comments

sue

July 12, 2015 at 8:48 PM

“مَن قام ليلةَ القدرِ إيمانًا واحتسابًا، غُفِرَ له ما تقدَّمَ من ذنبِه”

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Ashraf

July 13, 2015 at 10:33 AM

Send anything educational about Islam

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Wasi

July 13, 2015 at 7:50 PM

Remember to pray for our brothers in sisters in Palestine, Syria, Iraq, Pakistan, Guantanamo, etc.

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noor

July 14, 2015 at 6:21 AM

Assalamoalikum!well these signs might be for sure…though sometimes these are not witnessed and its laylatul qadr.this Ramadan it was on 12 july night! I felt so.most people really want to know or witness this night!the more we know about something good…..the more we would like to know more :) its an amazing blessed night!!!

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ghulam mustafa

March 29, 2016 at 10:06 AM

Assalam Alikum. awesome! Article . Ahsantu Billah

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Noor

June 16, 2017 at 6:25 AM

Asslm
More details will be good to know thanks

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Nazeem Uddin

June 22, 2017 at 7:57 AM

Title says 2 authentic signs, then at the end of the article it says ‘Remember, not seeing these two signs does not mean it is not Laylatul-qadr’ just wow

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