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Laylatul Qadr Masterpass
Table of Contents
PROOFS / NARRATIONS:
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IMPORTANT ACTIONS:
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EXAMPLE TIMETABLE:
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EXAMPLE DUA LIST:
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PERSONAL DUA LIST EXAMPLE:
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ADHKAR EXAMPLES:
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SISTERS SPECIFIC:
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Proofs / narrations:
He, Allāh, said in the Qur’ān:
“Verily! We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the night of al-Qadr (Decree, Power).
And what will make you know what the night of al-Qadr is? The night of al-Qadr
is better than a thousand months. Therein descend the angels and the Rūh [Jibrīl
(Gabriel)] by Allāh’s Permission with all Decrees, Peace! (All that night, there
is Peace and Goodness from Allāh to His believing slaves) until the appearance of
dawn.” - Al-Qadr.
Aisha (ra) reported: With the start of the last ten days of Ramadan, the
Prophet (pbuh) used to tighten his waist belt (i.e. work harder) and used to
pray the whole night, and used to keep his family awake for the prayers.
[Bukhari]
Narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet (pbuh) said:
Whoever established salah (prayer) on the night of Al Qadr with sincere faith
and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven;
and whoever observes Saum (fasts) in the month of Ramadhaan with sincere
faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will
be forgiven.
[Sahih Al-Bukhari, 1901]
Ibn Al Qayyim (May Allah have mercy upon him) said:
'If Lailatul Qadr was one night in the year, I would stand for qiyam for the
entire year so I obtain it. So what about one (night) in (just) ten nights?'
[Badaa'il fawaa'id, 1/55]
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Important Actions:
1. Last 10 nights of Ramadan: From the 21st night (the Magrib after the
20th fast or the 21st taraweeh night) until Eid. Odd and Even nights!
2. Remain in I’tikaf: if you are unable to stay for all the 10 days/nights then
every time you go to pray in the mosque make the intention of itikhaf –
try to stay in the mosque as long as you can. Eg even if its isha and
taraweeh.
3. Worship all the 10 nights: if you worship all of the 10 nights you will
100% catch laylatul Qadr.
4. Best Dua of the last 10 nights:
A’ishah(ra) reported: I asked:
“O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should
supplicate in it?” He (pbuh) replied, “You should supplicate:
Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni
O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me.” [AtTirmidhi].
5. Give charity: Any good act such as charity during Laylatul Qadr is
rewarded like you have done it for over 83 years. The Prophet(pbuh)
would increase in charity in these days! Have money put aside for each of
these nights – the reward will be multiplied by over 30,000 times! So
donating £10 per day is as if you've donated over £300,000!
6. Eat light: As you will be staying up until Fajr, the more you eat, the harder
it will be for you to stay up and the less productive you will be!
7. Hydrate well: Keep some water with you at all times. This will help you
stay up, feel energised and refreshed and have a clearer mind.
8. Complete all tasks beforehand: Make arrangements to clear as many of
your pending tasks as possible or make a plan for tackling them later. This
way, we are free to worship during the 10 nights without being distracted
by worldly tasks.
9. Show exemplary character: The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Nothing will be
heavier on the Day of Resurrection in the Scale of the believer than good
manners. Allah hates one who utters foul or coarse language.” [AtTirmidhi]. We must not argue, swear, backbite, slander or gossip –
especially with out parents.
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10. No time wasting: self explanatory – leave social media, tv etc – if you get
bored or need a break then listen to Quran or Seera or emaan boosting
videos.
11. Have a dua list ready that includes personal duas and prophetic duas.
(find below a template dua list).
12. Recite Quran and contemplate on the meaning of at least one ayah. Eg
Surah Ikhlas (Qul huwallahu Ahad..) x 3 = reward of the entire Quran.
13. Send plenty of Salam on the Prophet(pbuh)
14. Constant Adhkar / remembrance of Allah
15. Contacting relatives even over the telephone
16. Provide food for those who are fasting
17. Forgive anyone who has wronged you
18. Give a short reminder to family/friends/others
19. Always make this Dua when opening fast:
Dhahabadh’dhama'u wabtal'latil-'urooqu, wa thabatal-'ajru 'insha'Allah.
The thirst has gone, the veins are moistened and the reward is confirmed, if Allah
wills.
Example timetable:
09:30 pm – 10:00 pm: Break fast (dates) and pray Maghrib. Afterwards pray
the 2 raka’ahs of sunnah and as many nawafil (voluntary) prayers in sets of 2
raka’ahs as you can manage. Help set the table, put dates out for everyone and
water – ask your parents if they need any help.
10:00 pm – 10:15 pm: Eat light to have optimum energy for worship. Avoid
heavy and fried foods, as they will make you lethargic. Make your donation
online to charity so you don't lose this reward.
10:15 pm – 10:30 pm: Get ready to pray Isha’ and Taraweeh. Pray 2 raka’ahs
tahiyyatul wudu after every wudu. Wear your best clothes and put on attar, use a
miswaak and comb your hair, beard etc.
10:30 pm – 12:00 am: Pray Isha’ and Taraweeh. Pray 2 raka’ahs of tahiyyatul
masjid upon arriving at the masjid. And the 2 sunnah after Isha’.
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12:00 am – 12:30 am: As soon as Taraweeh is completed, prepare for worship
until Fajr. Make fresh wudu. Drink water. If you are hungry, eat (light). Either
stay at the masjid or go home immediately. Make sure you pray witr with your
imam – even if you plan to pray tahajjud at home.
12:30 am – 1:30 am: Recite the Qur’an in Arabic to gain the reward when
reciting the letters of Allahs words. Read some translation and ponder over it.
Mix it up so you don't get bored. Listen to some of your favorite reciters as well.
Each of these actions has a specific reward – don't restrict yourself.
1:30 am – 1.50 am: 8 raka’ahs of tahajjud prayer with long sajdas (making dua
in Arabic/other language for everything/anything), reciting as many surahs as
you know.
1.50 am – 2:10 am: Devote 20 minutes in private dua. Beg and cry unto Allah.
Praise and glorify Him by using His beautiful names, asking for His mercy and
forgiveness and for our parents, families and ourselves. Recite the dua of Laylatul
Qadr as much as possible which completely wipes out sins:
Allahumma innaka ‘affuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni’
‘O Allah You are The One Who forgives greatly, and loves to forgive, so forgive
me. [Sunan Ibn Majah]
2:10 am – 2:30 am: Eat suhoor slightly earlier so you don't feel too full before
falling asleep.
Example Dua list:
Allahumma innaka ‘affuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni’
‘O Allah You are The One Who forgives greatly, and loves to forgive,
so forgive me. [Sunan Ibn Majah]
Allahum'ma in'nee asalukal-hudaa wal-tuqaa wal'afaafa wal-ghinaa
O Allah, I ask you for guidance, taqwa, purity and self sufficiency.
[Sahih Muslim]
Allahum'ma in'nee a'outho bika minal-fitani, maa dhahara minha wa maa
bat'tan
Oh Allah, I seek refuge in You from the trials, from that which is apparent and
that which is hidden.
[Sahih Muslim]
Allahum’mahdi’ni li Ah’sanil Akh’laaqi laa yah’di li’ahsanihaa il’laa anta
was’rif an’nee say’yiahaa laa yasrif an’nee saya’ihaa ilaa anta
O Allah guide me to the best of manners, for none guides to them except you.
Remove from me bad manners. For none can remove them from me except You.
(Sahih Muslim)
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Allahum'ma ahsin 'aaqibatanaa fil-umuri kul'lihaa wa ajirnaa min
khiz'yid'dunyaa wa athaabil aakhira
"O Allah make our end better in all affairs, and save us from the disgrace in this
life and the torment of the hereafter“
Musnad Ahmed and authenticated by Ibn Katheer in his Tafseer.
'A'oothu bikalimaatil-lahit-taam'maati min shar'ri maa khalaq'
“I seek refuge in the Perfect Words of Allah from the evil of that which He has
created.”
Allah-humma ah-yini ma kaanatil hayaatu khairall-lee wa tawaff-fani i-dha
kaanatil wa faato khai-rall-lee.
"O Allah keep me alive as long as is good for me and when death is better for me
lift me".
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min 'ilmin la yanfa'u wa min qalbin la
yakhsha'u wa min nafsin la tashba'u wa min da'watin la yustajabu laha
O Allah I seek refuge in you from knowledge that’s not beneficial and a heart that
is not humble before you and a soul that’s not satisfied and a prayer that is not
answered
(Sahih Muslim)
Allahumma inni a'udhu bika minal-hammi wal-Ḥuzni wal-'ajazi wal-kasli
wal-bukhli wal-jubni wa ḍalaEid-dayni wa ghalabatir-rijal.
“O Allah, I take refuge in You from anxiety and sorrow, weakness and laziness,
miserliness and cowardice, the burden of debts and from being overpowered by
men.”
Allahuma aslih li deeniyal-ladhi huwa 'ismatu amri wa aslih li dunyayalatee feeha ma'ashi wa aslih li aakhiratiyal-lati feeha ma'aadi waj'aalilhayata ziyadatan li fee kulli khayrin waj'aalil-mauta raahatan li min kulli
sharr.
"O Allah, set right for me my religion which is the safeguard of my affairs. And set
right for me the affairs of my world wherein is my living. And set right for me my
Hereafter on which depends my afterlife. And make the life for me (a source) of
abundance for every good and make my death a source of comfort for me
protecting me against every evil"
(Sahih Muslim, 2720)
Allahumma arinal-haqqa haqqan warzuqnat-tiba'ahu, wa arinal-baatila
baatilan, warzuqnaj-tinabah, wa laa taj'alhu multabisan 'alayna fanadilla,
waj'aalna lillmuttaqqena imaamaa.
"O Allah, Show us the truth as the truth, and bestow adherence to it on us. Show
us the evil as evil, and make us stay away from it, and do not confuse us
regarding the reality of evil so that we will not be led astray by it, and make us
leaders for the believers"
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Allahummaghfirli khatiy'ati wa jahli, wa israfi fi amri, wa ma anta a'lamu
bihi minni, Allahummaghfirli jiddi wa hazli, wa khata'i wa 'amdi, wa kullu
dhalika 'indi. Allahummaghfirli ma qaddamtu wa ma akh-khartu, wa ma
asrartu, wa ma a'lantu, wa ma a'lamu bihi minni, antal-muqaddimu wa
antal-mu'akh-khiru wa anta 'ala kulli shay'in qadir
“O Allah forgive me for my sins and ignorance, for my extravagance in my affairs
and for what You know better than me. O Allah, forgive me (for what I have
done) seriously and in jest, inadvertently and deliberately; all of that is from me.
O Allah, forgive me my past and future sins, what I have done hidden and what I
have done openly, and what You know better than me. You are the One Who
brings forward and puts back and You have power over all things.”
(Sahih Muslim - Hadith Number 6901)
"Allahumma Inni As'aluka Imaanan Laa Yartad, Wa Na'eeman Laa Yanfad
Wa Muraafaqatan Nabiyy Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam, Fee A'laa GhurafilJannah, Jannatil-Khuld."
“O Allah, I ask you for such Imaan that does not waver and tranquility that does
not diminish and the companionship of our Prophet (peace and blessings be
upon him) in highest stations of everlasting Jannah."
(Dua of Ibn Masud)
Rab'bi in'nee lima anzalta ilay'ya min khayrin faqeer
My Lord! surely I stand in need of whatever good Thou mayest send down to me.
[24 :28] (Dua of Musa (as))
"Laa ilaaha il'laa anta subhaanaka in'nee kuntu min adh'dhaalimeen."
"There is no god but you, glory to You, verily I was of thee wrongdoers."
[Surah Al-Anbiya 21:87] (Dua of Yunus (as))
Allaahumma salli 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali Muhammadin, kamaa
sallayta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali 'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun
Majeed. Allaahumma baarik 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali
Muhammadin, kamaa baarakta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali
'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun Majeed
O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as
You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are
Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of
Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are
Praiseworthy, Most Glorious
Laa ilaaha il'laa anta subhaanaka in'nee kuntu min adh'dhaalimeen.
There is no God but You, You are above any imperfection, the epitome of
perfection, verily I was one of the wrongdoers.
[Surah Al-Anbiya Verse 87]
Allaahumma inni as’aluka al-thabaat fi’l-amri, wa as’aluka ‘azeemat alrushd
O Allah, I ask you for steadfastness in this matter, and I ask You for the resolve to
adhere to the path of guidance.
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"Rabbana la tuzigh quloobana ba'da idh hadaytana wa hab lana milladunka
rahmah innaka antal Wahhab"
"Our Lord, let not our hearts deviate after You have guided us and grant us from
Yourself mercy. Indeed, You are the Bestower." (Surah Ali Imran, Verse 8)
"Ya Muqallibul-quloob thabbit qalbi 'alaa deenik"
"O Turner of hearts, make my heart adhere firmly to Your religion"
[At-Tirmidhi, authenticated by Ibn Mandah (rh)]
"Allahumma Inni As'aluka Imaanan Laa Yartad, Wa Na'eeman Laa Yanfad W
a Muraafaqatan Nabiyy Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam, Fee A'laa GhurafilJannah, Jannatil-Khuld."
“O Allah, I ask you for such Imaan that does not waver and tranquility that does
not diminish and the companionship of our Prophet (peace and blessings be
upon him) in highest stations of everlasting Jannah."
"Allahumma inni a'udhu bika min zawali ni'matika, wa tahawwuli
'afiyatika, wa fuja'ati niqmatika, wa jami'i sakhatika
O Allah! I seek refuge in You against the declining of Your Favours, passing of
safety, the suddenness of Your punishment and all that which displeases You."
Personal Dua list example:
Oh Allah
- Grant me Jannatul Firdaws and my family and the ummah
- Grant me forgiveness and pardon my sins and my families and the ummah
- Grant me your mercy and be pleased with me, my family and the ummah
- Grant me success in all that I do, that my family does
- Grant me and my family happiness in this life and the next
- Keep me and my family on the straight path, the path of those whom you favour
- Allow me and my family to die as Muslims with the shahada on our tongues
- Make our graves wide, spacious and illuminate them with your noor
- Protect us from all the evils in this world and make us firm against our desires
- Allow us to love what you love and hate what you hate
- Grant us consistency in our deen, our prayers and our ibaadah
- Increase us in goodness, taqwa and allow us to rely only on you
- Grant my mother happiness, reward her for all her efforts, be forever pleased
with her and allow me to take care of her and be kind to her.
- Grant my father success in all that he does, keep him firm in his deen and grant
him endless energy and strength to keep supporting our family.
- Allow my parents love for each other to increase continuously
- Grant my grandparents forgiveness and grant them firdaws
- Grant this ummah success over the oppressors
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Adhkar examples:
SubhanAllahi wa bi hamdih
Glory is to Allah and praise is to Him
Note: Recite 100 times
[Sahih Muslim, 2692]
Salah upon the Prophet
Allahumma salli 'alaa Muhammad
O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad
The most beloved statement to Allah are four:
SubhanAllah, walhamdulillah, wa laa illaha illAllah, wallahu akbar
Glory be to Allah, and all praise is to Allah, and there is none worthy of Worship
besides Allah, and Allah is greatest.
[Sahih Muslim, 2137]
SubhanAllahi wa bihamdih, subhanAllahil-'adheem
Glory be to Allah and all praise belongs to Him, Glory be to the Great
[Sahih Muslim 2694 & Bukhari 6682]
Lā ilāha il’lAllāhu waḥdahu lā sharīka lah, lahul-mulku wa lahul ḥamdu, wa
huwa ‘alā kul’li shay’in qadīr.
There is none worthy of worship besides Allāh alone, Who has no partner. His is
the dominion and His is the praise and He is Able to do all things.
Recite 10 times to get the reward of freeing 4 slaves from the time of Ismail (as) –
[if you free one slave Allah will free you in your entirety from the hellfire]
[Sahih Muslim 1509 & Bukhari 6715]
SubhanAllah x 100 < (Glory is to Allah)
Alhamdulillah x 100 < (All praise is to Allah)
Allahu Akbar x 100 < (Allah is the greatest / greater)
La hawla wa la quwwata illa billah x 100 < there is no power and no strength
except with Allah
Astaghfirullah x 100 < I seek forgiveness of Allah
Astaghfirullaaha wa ‘atoobu ‘ilayhi - I seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent
to Him.
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Sisters specific:
As for sisters who have their time of the month during these nights, do not feel
disheartened. Remember, the only thing you cannot do is pray and fast. You
can still:
1) Seek lots of forgiveness.
2) Give some charity.
3) Make lots of Du'a.
4) Engage in lots of Dhikr.
Lastly, make these ten nights as if they are your farewell 10 nights before you
depart (they could just be!).
May Allah enable you to have the best 10 nights and grant you the best of both
worlds!