Ramadhan 1447 (Day 26)

The Greatest Way to Spend Laylatul Qadr According to most scholars, the best way to spend Laylatul Qadr is by standing in prayer, just as the Prophet ﷺ used to do. Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) said: "When the last ten nights began, the Prophet ﷺ would stay up at night in worship, wake his family, and tighten his waist wrapper." [Agreed upon] When he ﷺ “stayed up at night,” he did so in prayer. When he ﷺ “woke his family”, it was for prayer. When he ﷺ “tightened his waist wrapper”, it was to prepare for long periods of standing in prayer. In another hadith reported by Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever stands in prayer during Ramadan out of faith and seeking reward, his past sins are forgiven." And he also said: "Whoever stands in prayer on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and seeking reward, his past sins are forgiven." Here, “stands” means performing prayer. Therefore: This shows that a person should not distract themselves with other activities during these nights, especially when seeking Laylatul Qadr, that take them away from praying and worship. The greatest worship a servant can do in these blessed nights, especially on Laylatul Qadr, is voluntary prayer — including Taraweeh and Tahajjud. This is what should be prioritised. Scholars who speak about this are not saying other acts are forbidden; they are pointing out the priority. Many people encourage doing many forms of worship on these nights, like charity, visiting the sick, or extra activities, but sometimes these distract from the main goal — worshiping Allah through long prayer, bowing, prostration, and supplication. To make it simple: Not all acts of worship have special superiority on Laylatul Qadr, though all are rewarded. Certain acts — prayer, long standing, bowing, prostration, and supplication — have clear preference based on the texts. And this is why scholars established a principle: “There is no necessary link between the virtue of the time and every act of worship.” Meaning: just because a time is blessed, it does not mean all acts of worship are equally recommended during it. Scholars only encourage acts of worship that are specifically mentioned in the texts for that time. Examples make this clearer: The time of Asr prayer is one of the best times of the day, yet praying after Asr is forbidden. Friday is a blessed day, yet fasting on it is disliked. Eid, especially Eid Al-Adha, is one of the best days of the year, yet fasting on it is prohibited. Similarly, on Laylatul Qadr, focusing on the most important and best acts is undoubtedly the most beneficial and rewarding. Therefore: The most important things to do during the last ten nights of Ramadan, including Laylatul Qadr — the greatest purpose that should not be displaced — are three things, all included in prayer: First: Supplication (Du'a) As narrated by Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her): "O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is Laylat al-Qadr, what should I say in it?" He said: “Say: O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me.” [Reported by At-Tirmidhi and authenticated by Al-Albani] Second: Standing in prayer at night (Qiyam Al-Layl) The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and seeking reward, his past sins are forgiven." Third: Staying in the masjid (I’tikaf) "The Prophet ﷺ used to perform I’tikaf during the last ten nights of Ramadan. One reason was to catch Laylat al-Qadr by praying long, bowing, and prostrating — combining these three purposes." Also, the one in I’tikaf receives the reward of prayer, even while waiting for it. So whoever is in I’tikaf on Laylatul Qadr is like he prayed the whole night, because I’tikaf brings together the greatest purpose of the night. And Allah knows best. Source: https://t.me/alhanaie/11957 #فوائد_رمضانية #Ramadan@masjidsahabah