Muslims are urged to maximise their acts of worship and devotion in the last ten nights of Ramadhan in search of Lailatul Qadar, a night greater than a thousand months, as emphasised in today’s Friday sermon.
The sermon highlighted that Lailatul Qadar is a divine gift from Allah the Almighty, granted exclusively to the ummah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh). It serves as an opportunity for believers to seek forgiveness, increase their good deeds, and attain immeasurable rewards.
Citing a hadith from Abu Hurairah (RA), the sermon mentioned that Ramadhan is a blessed month where Allah the Almighty opens the gates of heaven, closes the gates of hell, and chains the devils. Within it lies Lailatul Qadar, a night filled with blessings and mercy, surpassing the rewards of a thousand months.
The sermon also explained that the exact date of Lailatul Qadar remains unknown, as wisdom behind this secrecy encourages Muslims to continuously seek it through worship and righteous deeds throughout the final ten nights of Ramadhan. However, Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) advised seeking Lailatul Qadar on the odd nights of the last ten nights, as narrated by Abu Sa’id Al-Khudri (RA).
Signs of Lailatul Qadar include a peaceful and serene atmosphere, where the night is neither too hot nor too cold, and at dawn, the sun rises softly without harsh rays. Muslims are encouraged to increase their supplications, including the well-known dua taught by Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to Aishah (RA).
The sermon concluded with a reminder to emulate the practices of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) during the last ten nights, such as engaging in i’tikaf (spiritual retreat), reciting Al-Quran, making zikir (remembrance of Allah the Almighty), seeking forgiveness, giving charity, and encouraging family members to worship together. – Hakim Hayat
