Recommended Ibadah to be performed on The Night of Qadr

On occasions such as this, our pious predecessors had three standard practices.

1. Zikr
2. Tilawat (recitation) of the Qur’an
3. Nafl Salah

Two common A'maals for the night preparation of Al-Qadr are:

1. To take a bath (ghusl) immediately after Maghrib so that the prayers

may be performed in a state of purity.
2. To offer two Rakats (units) of Namaz. In every Rakat recite Surah Al-
Fatiha, and Surah Ikhlas (Qul-hu-Wallah) 7 times, and after finishing the
prayer 70 times recite:

"Astagferullaah Rabbi Wa atoobo elaihe"

“I seek pardon from God and ask for penitence from Him”.

Before starting your Tilawat, open the Qur’an and pray for your needs with the
intercession of the Qur’an.

The Holy Qur’an should be opened and placed in front, then one should
recite:

“Alaahumma inni asaloka be kitaabekal munzale Wa maa feeh, wa

feehismokal akbaro wa asmaakal husnaa, wa maa yokhaafo Wa
yurjaa an taj-alani min otaqaaeka minan-Naar”,

“O Allah treat me as one of those who are free from Hell, in the name of this
Holy Book sent by Thee, whatever there be in the Book. Including Ism-e-
A'azam and Asmaa-e-Husnaa and the things to be dreaded, the things that
may be expected and desired, like blessings of Jannah. Do forgive through
the grace of this book.”

[subhaanahu wa ta ‘aala]
(SALAWAT - After this one may beg from Allah whatever one
wants).

One should place the Holy Qur’an on their head and say:

“Allaahumma be haqqe haazal Qur’an we be haqqe man arsaltahoo

beh, Wa be haqqe kulle momenin madahtahoo feeh, we be haqqeka
alaihim fa-laa ahada a’arafo be haqqeka mink”,

“O Allah! I appeal to Thee in the name of this Qur'an and the Rooh that was
sent along with it, and in the name of the Momin (believer) whose praise is
contained in this Book and Tine obligation that is on them. No one else
recognizes the right and truth more than Thee.”

While placing the Qur’an on the head. Remind yourself that true salvation can
only be achieved by always keeping the rules of Qur’an ahead of us to follow.
The fact that we put the Qur’an on our head is a sign of respect and reverence.
We beseech Allah by the thaqalayn - The speaking and the silent Qur'an. [V
39:56]

(SALAWAT - After this one may beg from Allah swt whatever one wants).

Also, women that are menstruating (on their periods) should not feel they
can not take part. Do wudhu and read thasbi (with SubhanAllah,
Alhamdulillah, Allahu’Akbar, Astaghfirullah, La’illaha IllAllah, etc) and certain
duroods for as long as you can till Fajr. (We are awaiting for response from
Imaams on which duroods women can/can not read during menses, which
we will foreword to yourselves when we obtain this. Please feel free to email
us that which you know of on ilm.pursuit@hotmail.co.uk, JazakAllah Khairun).

TILAWAT - Recite the following Surah’s from the Holy Quran:

1. ANKABUT (The Spider) - 29th Surah. [V 29:1-5]

2. RUM (The Roman Empire) - 30th Surah. [V 30:1-7]
3. DUKHAN (The Smoke) - 44th Surah. [V 44:1-8]

NAFL SALAH’S - During the night of Laylatul Qadr:

1. Pray 12 raka’s of nafl prayer ( 3 set of 4 raka’s each).

In each raka’, after Surah Al-Fatiha, recite Surah Qadr once and Surah
Ikhlas fifteen times. After salah recite any Istaghfar 70 times.

Istaghfar: “Allah Hummagh Fir Li Wa Tub A'laiyya Inna Ka Innta

Tawwabur Raheem" OR "Astaghfirullah Rabbi Min Kulli
Zambiyon Wa Atoobu ilaiyh”

Benefit: Insha’Allah, Allah tala will give sawab equal to Ibadah of Ambiya
Karam’s (Messengers of Allah) Ibadah.

2. Pray 2 raka’s of nafl prayer.

In each raka’ after Surah Fatiha recite Surah Qadr 3 times and Surah
Ikhlas 27 times, and plead to Allah for the forgiveness of sins.

Benefit: Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), the Allah Almighty will forgive all
their previous sins.

3. Pray 4 raka’s of nafl prayer (2 sets of 2 each).

In each raka’, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Takaasur once and
Surah Ikhlas three times.

Benefit: Whoever offers this salah, they will be saved from hardship
at the time of death, and Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), they will be freed
from the punishment of the grave.

4. Pray 2 raka’s of nafl prayer.

In each raka’, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Ikhlas seven times and
after salah recite this seventy times:

"ASTAGHFIRUL LAA HAL AZEEMAL LAZEE LAA ILAAHA ILLA

HUWAL HAIY YUL QAYYOOMU WA ATOOBU ILAIH”

Benefit: Before the person gets up from the praying area, Allah
Almighty will pardon them and their parents, and Allah Almighty will
Command the angels to adorn the Paradise for them and it is said that
they will not die until they see the blessings (ne'mat) of Paradise with
their own eyes.

5. Pray 2 raka’s of nafl prayer.

In each raka’, after Surah Fatiha, recite Surah Alam’Nashrah once,

Surah Ikhlas three times and after salah, recite Surah Qadr 27 times.

Benefit: Effective for unlimited Sawab of Ibadah.

6. Pray 4 raka’s of nafl prayer (raka’). (1 set of 4 raka’).

 In each raka’, after Surah Fatiha' recite Surah Qadr three times and
Surah Ikhlas fifty times and after completion of this salah (namaz),
recite this once in prostration (sajdah):

“SUBHAAN ALLAAHI WAL HAMDU LILLAAHI WALAA ILAAHA

ILLAL LAAHU WALLAA HU AKBAR”

Benefit: After that whatever wish one may have, either worldly or
religious, may be pleased. Allah Willing (Insha’Allah), their supplication
will be fulfilled.

7. In this night, recite Surah Mulk 7 times. It is good for freeing

from punishment.

SADAQAH – Giving “Charity” on the night of Laylatul Qadr:

Give/Arrange for lots of Sadaqah/Charity on Laylatul Qadr as there is great

sawab (Heavenly reward) in it.

Final note from the compilers of this document

The compilers ask that if anyone spots any errors in anything that is written or
copied, then know that this error is from them and in no way a portrayal of the
true teachings or practices of Islam. In matters where you find that what has
been written differs from that which you know and believe to be true based on
authentic sources, then we encourage you to go with that which you know and
believe to be correct and true. Also please send us an email with where you think
we have made the error and inshallah we will try to get it corrected as quickly as
possible. Please send all views and comments to: In Pursuit of Knowledge on:
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May Allah give us all the tawfiq to take full advantage of the blessed night of Al-
Qadr forgiving us of all our sins. May Allah help us to purify our hearts,
strengthen our faith, and enable us to meet every challenge, and overcome
every difficulty in our lives. May Allah allow us to serve Him with sincerity in our
work, study, professional, business, family and social lives, and when the time
comes for us finally to return to Him, may Allah admit us to the companionship of
those whom He loves. Ameen.

Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuhu

(“May the Peace, Blessings and Mercy of Allah be upon you”)

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http://www.khutbah.com/en/ramadan_hajj/night.php; http://www.ramadhanzone.com/laylatul_qadr.asp;

http://www.hujjat.org/content/view/154/; http://www.duas.org/laylat_aamaal.htm