When is Qadr Night celebrated?
According to sacred texts, Qadr Night occurs on one of the last ten nights of the month of fasting. However, the exact date is not specified. The numbers 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29 are mentioned. Some scholars believe that the night from the 26th to the 27th day of fasting is the closest to the Night of Decree. The Muftiyat of Kyrgyzstan also adheres to this view and officially celebrates Qadr Night from March 26 to 27.What does this night represent?
Qadr Night, known as the Night of Decree in Russian and Laylat al-Qadr in Arabic, is considered the moment when the angel Gabriel delivered the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad. Believers dedicate this night to prayers.How to determine the approach of Qadr Night?
According to the hadiths of the Prophet Muhammad, this night is characterized by a special tranquility. Faith during this night is filled with a calmness and reverence that cannot be experienced at other times. It is believed that on Qadr Night even the trees bow to the ground, but only those chosen with a high spiritual level can see this.- The temperature on this night should be moderate (not too hot and not too cold).
- A bright moon.
- Absence of meteor showers.
- The moon resembling a semicircle.
How to prepare for Qadr Night?
Before the beginning of Qadr Night, it is advisable to perform a full ablution (ghusl) and cleanse your thoughts, heart, and soul from negative emotions.What to do on Qadr Night?
On this night, it is necessary to pray for forgiveness for your sins, repent, and pray a lot, as it is believed that everything that will happen to a person in the year until the next celebration of the Night of Decree is recorded on this night.What is forbidden to do on Qadr Night?
- Consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- Gossip and idle chatter.
- Sleeping on this night.
- Profanity and judgment of others. Discussing anyone in a negative light on this night is unacceptable.
- Watching movies and entertainment programs.
Where is it best to spend Qadr Night?
This night is not meant to be spent in entertainment venues. The optimal place for its observance is at home or in a mosque. One can spend the night alone or in the company of like-minded individuals (jamaat).
