Laylatul Qadr

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And what will make you know 
what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is?
(97:2)

What is Laylatul Qadr?

It is a blessed night on which the Quraan was sent down:
Allaah says: “We sent it (the Qur’aan) down on a blessed night. Verily We are Ever-Warning. Therein (on that night) is decreed every matter of ordainment.” (Source)

"...it is a grand night, which Allaah has honored and made better than a thousand months, with regard to its blessing and the blessings found in the righteous deeds that are performed in it. Thus it is better than the worship of a thousand months and that is equivalent to eighty-three years and four months." (Source)

Therefore, it is a “blessed night” meaning it possesses much good and blessing due to its merit and the great reward that awaits the one who does good deeds in it. Among its blessings, is that Allaah revealed the Qur’aan in it. Allaah says:

“Verily, We have sent it (the Qur’aan) down in the night of Al-Qadr. 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 Rooh (Jibreel) by their Lord’s permission with all decrees. (All that night) there is peace, until the appearance of dawn.” (Suratul Qadr)

All Decrees for the Coming Year are sent down on Laylatul Qadr
“Therein (on that night) is decreed every matter of ordainment.”

When is Laylatul Qadr?

When is the Night of Qadr? -  Shaykh Albanee and Shaykh Uthaimeen
    "The Night of Al-Qadr occurs in the last ten nights of Ramadaan during an odd night (i.e. 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th or 29th). However the scholars differ as to if it is fixed to one of these odd nights every year or if it changes every year to a different odd-numbered night."

Why Should We Seek Laylatul Qadr?

Abu Hurairah (radhi Allaahu anhu) reported that the Messenger of Allaah (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said: “Whoever performs the night prayer on the night of Al-Qadr with Eemaan (firm belief) and seeking reward will have all his past sins forgiven.” (Source)

Virtues of Laylatul Qadr (AbdurRahman.org)

What Should We Do on Laylatul Qadr?

We Should Prayer the Night Prayer/Spend the Night in Worship
"..it is a grand night, which Allaah has honored and made better than a thousand months, with regard to its blessing and the blessings found in the righteous deeds that are performed in it. Thus it is better than the worship of a thousand months and that is equivalent to eighty-three years and four months. Due to this, whoever performs qiyaam (night prayer) with true faith and while seeking reward in it, will be forgiven his past sins." (Source)

We Should Make Duaas

"The Muslim should supplicate much on the nights in which the night of Al-Qadr is sought. And he should supplicate with that which the Prophet (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) instructed ‘Aa’ishah (raa) with, when she asked him: “What if I know on which night the night of Al-Qadr occurs, what should I say?” So he (Sallallaahu ‘alaihi wa Sallam) said: “Say: O Allaah, indeed you are All-Pardoning. You love forgiveness, so forgive me.” (Source)

What about the menstruating woman?

What are the signs of Laylatul Qadr?

“Verily, the sign of the Night of Al-Qadr is that it is pure and glowing as if there were a bright, tranquil, calm moon during it. It is not cold, nor is it hot, and no shooting star is permitted until morning. Its sign is that the sun appears on the morning following it smooth having no rays on it, just like the moon on a full moon night. Shaytan is not allowed to come out with it (the sun) on that day.” (Source: Tafsir Suratul Qadr)

Signs of Laylatul Qadr audio:




Signs of Laylatul Qadr (AbdurRahman.org)
Signs of Laylatul Qadr Make a Mini book (also great for lapbooks/notebooking):

Laylatul Qadr Duaa

Meaning of the Best Duaa for Laylatul Qadr
 ‘Aaishah [May Allaah be Pleased with her] asked the Prophet [Peace and Blessings of Allaah be Upon him] about the best Dua’a to make on this night and he [Peace and Blessings of Allaah be Upon him] replied by informing her to say: 

 Oh Allaah! You are 
Al-‘Aafoow and You Love to Pardon, so Pardon me.

Meaning of the Best Dua to Make on the Night of Laylatul Qadr Ahledhikr.blogspot.com) 

Duaa - Printable Poster (TJ Ramadan)

Laylatul Qadr Lessons


Laylatul Qadr PowerPoint  (TJ Ramadan) - Download here or view online below from SlideShare
When is Laylatul Qadr? What are the signs of Laylatul Qadr?  Why is it important?
Find out in this TJ PowerPoint!



"Hey Kids! Laylatul Qadr is the Best Night of the Year" - (troid.ca) A friend clued me in on this workbook. Activities across the Curriculum.

Printables







Laylatul Qadr Bulletin Board Display Elements - TJ Homeschooling
I made the elements and the picture below is how my bud, Umm Abdul Basir displayed it one year.
Laylatul Qadr bulletin board display

Suratul Qadr

We are told about Laylatul Qadr in Suratul Qadr (97)
  1. Verily! We have sent it (this Qur'an) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree)
  2. And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is?
  3. The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allah in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).
  4. Therein descend the angels and the Ruh [Jibrael (Gabriel)] by Allah's Permission with all Decrees,
  5. Peace! (All that night, there is Peace and Goodness from Allah to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn.




 Suratul Qadr - Quran.com (Arabic text , translation, audio--great for learning)

 Tafsir Suratul Qadr (AbdurRahman.org)

Miscellaneous

Graphics

Suratul Qadr Graphic from Easel and Ink

Suratul Qadr Learning Posters

Word for Word Learning Posters of Suratul Qadr (unavailable)
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