In short: Laylat al-Qadr is better than a thousand months. Charity given on this hidden night carries decades of reward — don’t miss it.
Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, is the most blessed night of the entire year. The Qur’an declares it to be better than a thousand months — meaning worship on this single night surpasses more than eighty-three years of devotion. It falls within the last ten nights of Ramadan and is a treasure that no believer should let slip away.
What is Laylat al-Qadr?
Laylat al-Qadr is the night on which the Qur’an began to be revealed. Allah devoted an entire Surah (al-Qadr) to its honour, describing how the angels and the Spirit (Jibril) descend with their Lord’s permission, and how it is peace until the break of dawn. It is a night of mercy, forgiveness and decree.
When is the Night of Power?
The Prophet ٣ taught his companions to seek Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten of Ramadan — the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th and 29th — with the 27th being especially emphasised by many scholars. Because the exact night is hidden, the wise believer strives across all the last ten nights.
What to do on Laylat al-Qadr
- Stand in night prayer (qiyam) with sincerity
- Recite the Qur’an and reflect on its meanings
- Make abundant du’a, including the du’a the Prophet ٣ taught: O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me
- Give generous charity, for its reward is multiplied beyond measure
The unmatched reward of giving on this night
If a good deed on Laylat al-Qadr is worth more than a thousand months, imagine the reward of charity given on this night. A single donation could carry the weight of decades of giving. This is why so many believers schedule their most important Sadaqah and Zakat for the last ten nights. Through Zia Ul Ummah Foundation’s automated giving, you can ensure your charity reaches the needy on every one of the odd nights — so you never miss the Night of Power.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Laylat al-Qadr?
It falls on one of the odd nights in the last ten of Ramadan — most commonly sought on the 27th, but also the 21st, 23rd, 25th and 29th.
Why is Laylat al-Qadr so important?
The Qur’an states it is better than a thousand months, meaning worship and charity on this night carry immense, multiplied reward.
What should I do on the Night of Power?
Pray qiyam, recite Qur’an, make sincere du’a for forgiveness, and give generous charity.
How can I make sure my charity reaches the right night?
You can use Zia Ul Ummah’s automated giving to split your donation across all the odd nights, ensuring it lands on Laylat al-Qadr.