According to Islamic beliefs, Shab-e-Qadar also known as Laylat-al-Qadr is the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Mohammed. It occurs in the holy month of Ramzan or Ramadan.
As per the beliefs of the Muslims, on this night, God forgives the sins and accepts all the wishes and that the annual decree is revealed to the angles who falls to the earth.
In the Holy book, the Quran, the specific date of Shab-e-Qadar or Laylat-al-Qadr is not mentioned. But as per the Islamic beliefs, on Shab-e-Qadar, the rewards of acts of worship done is more than the reward of around 83 years of worship. It is described as the night of power in Quran. Also in the Holy book, an entire chapter is dedicated to Laylat-al-Qadr.
Shab-e-Qadar date
The date of Shab-e-Qadar is not fixed as it falls on one of the odd nights in the last 10 days of Ramazan, i.e, 21st or 23rd or 25th or 27th or 29th of the holy month. But in India, Shab-e-Qadar could be on the night of May 30 or June 1 or June 3.
Significance of Shab-e-Qadar
Laylat al-Qadr signifies the night when the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Prophet Mohammad. Muslims believe that on this night the blessings and mercy of God are abundant. They also hold special prayers and recite Quran entire night to seek God’s blessings and mercy. Lailatul Qadr is a celebration to commemorate the arrival of the final guidance for humans.
Signs of Shab-e-Qadar
As the date of Shab-e-Qadar in the month of Ramazan is not known. Some Hadiths list certain sings that hint the occurrence of Laylat-a-Qadr. It is said on Shab-e-Qadar, it is a serene, quiet and shining night. The temperature is neither hot nor cold and the moon shines clearly. Either there is rainfall during the night or during the day.
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