When is Laylatul Qadr 2022 and How do Muslims mark it

Muslims around the world are currently fasting for Ramadan and buying Ramadan Umrah Packages to perform Umrah in this holy month, meaning they cannot eat or drink anything during the hours of daylight. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam — the fundamental rules worshippers must follow — and carries great significance during the holy month.

At the end of the month, Muslims celebrate Eid al-Fitr, with festivities lasting up to three days. But before that comes one of the holiest days in the Muslim calendar — Laylatul Qadr, also written Laylat al-Qadr or Lailatul-Qadr. Here’s everything you need to know about it.

When is Laylatul Qadr 2022?

Laylatul Qadr takes place during the final 10 days of Ramadan. Ramadan is divided up into three 10-day splits, known as Ashras. Ashra means 10 in Arabic. Islamic teaching says that Allah first revealed the opening verses of the Qur’an to the Prophet Muhammad on one of the odd-numbered nights of the last 10 nights of Ramadan.

It is unknown exactly which, but many Muslims choose to mark Laylatul Qadr on the 27th night of Ramadan. For those that observed the first night of Ramadan on 2 April, this means Laylatul Qadr will fall on the night of Friday 29 April. In London fasting is set to end at 8.29 pm on that date. Times will vary slightly depending on where you are in the country.

What is Ramadan?

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and marks the time when the Quran is said to have been revealed to Prophet Muhammad by God with a month-long fast. Its name literally means “scorching heat” in Arabic.

Muslims are required to spend 30 days abstaining from food and drink, including water, during daylight hours, as a means of celebrating and reflecting on their faith. Fasting during Ramadan is one of the five pillars of Islam along with the Shahadah (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity) and the Hajj pilgrimage.

During Ramadan, there is an increased offering of the Salat, with Muslims giving thanks to Allah, while the fasting ritual allows them to understand the suffering of others. Those observing the fast are encouraged to read the Quran and the holy text is recited at the Tarawih, special nightly prayers that are held throughout the month.

 

What is the meaning behind it?

Laylatul Qadr is also known as the Night of Decree or the Night of Power. The last 10 nights of Ramadan are considered to be some of the best of the year, while the Qur’an says Laylatul Qadr is “better than a thousand months”.

It is the night on which the Angel Gabriel is believed to have been sent down from the heavens by God to recite the opening verses of the Islamic holy book to the Prophet Muhammad. As such, this is a night on which Muslims believe Allah bestows blessings, answers prayers and forgives sins.

How do Muslims mark it?

Prayer is the most important part of Laylatul Qadr. Many Muslims stay up all night to pray, which is known as Qiyam. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) is believed to have said: “Whoever stays up and prays on Laylatul Qadr out of faith and in the hope of reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”

Thousands of Muslims will gather at the largest mosques after getting Umrah Packages 2022 and pray together on this night. Another important part of Laylatul Qadr is Dua, which is making supplications. As the Prophet Muhammad said: “Oh Allah, you are forgiving and you love to forgive, so forgive me.” Additional weight is also placed on good deeds during these final 10 nights of Ramadan.

When is Eid al-Fitr?

Eid al-Fitr is held immediately after Ramadan, meaning it is expected to fall on 2 May this year. Celebrations can last up to three days, depending on where you are in the world. Its name comes from an Arabic term that translates as the “feast of breaking the fast”, and although not a public holiday in the UK, it is in many Muslim countries.

Eid al-Fitr is one of two major festivals celebrated by Muslims each year, the other being Eid al-Adha, which falls later in the summer and honours Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice his son to Allah. It is seen as a spiritual celebration of Allah’s gift of strength and endurance.

It is also a time for charity, known as Zakat al-Fitr when people are expected to give and show kindness. Fasting is forbidden on the day of Eid, in contrast to the 30 days that came before. Eid celebrations will begin with prayers at dawn, which usually takes place at a mosque.

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Originally published at https://inews.co.uk on April 24, 2022.

Why Was The Mosque Al-Qiblatain Called Two Qiblas Mosque

Hajj and Umrah are the most sacred Journey in which millions of Muslims from all over the country come and perform Umrah and Hajj after receiving the Umrah and Hajj package. Hajj pilgrims should visit holy places like Masjid al jinn, Masjid Quba, Jannat ul baqi and Masjid al-Qiblatain.

Masjid al-Qiblatain, which is also known as the masjid with the two Qiblas is the masjid which is situated in Medina and is famous in Muslims due to the fact that the Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (P.B.U.H) changed his direction from Masjid al-Aqsa, Jerusalem to Masjid al-Haram, Makkah for prayers, which he was leading, according to Allah’s guideline.

When this happened, more of the Companions of the Prophet (SAW) expressed happiness. After this occasion, the mosque was named as Masjid al-Qiblatein. The mosque had two distinctive arches (Qiblas).

One was towards Mecca and the other was toward Jerusalem. Recently, the old monument Qibla Jerusalem has been demolished during the rebuilding of this mosque. At this time there is only one Qibla left in this mosque, which is on the side of Mecca. On this occasion when the Qibla was converted, the moment proved to be an independent religious group for the Muslims.

The Jews, then again, began to grieve on the grounds that Muslims had built up a solid character following the lessons of our beloved Prophet Moosa (A.S). A few people from Jews went to the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) and requested to change the direction of Qibla into Jerusalem. They gave an offer to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him) that they would acknowledge Islam after accepting only this demand (Qibla direction).

Following verses were revealed in Surah Al-Baqarah:

And if you brought to those who were given the Scripture every sign, they would not follow your qiblah. Nor will you be a follower of their qiblah. Nor would they be followers of one another's qiblah. So if you were to follow their desires after what has come to you of knowledge, indeed, you would then be among the wrongdoers. [2:145]

Prophet of Allah, Muhammad (PBUH) likewise said in this respects:

“The People of the Book don’t envy us for anything as much as they improve the situation the Friday given to us by Allah with which they are denied. Likewise, begrudge us for the qibla which Allah gave us yet not them, and also for the Ameen (recital after Surah Fatiha in salat) behind the Imam.”

The masjid is situated on the north-west side of Medina. And the road that leads to this mosque is called Khalid Bin Walid Road. It was at first took care of by Caliph Umar Ibn-e-Alkhatab. In the Ottoman Empire; it was maintained by Sultan Suleman who renovated it. The Qiblatain Masjid is one of the initial masjids ever.

Quba Masjid was the very first Masjid built in Islamic history. Masjid al-Nabawi (Prophet’s masjid) is likewise among the early masjids. Masjid has now a wonderful white building and numerous individuals, who visit Medina consistently to perform Hajj and Umrahs, visit this Masjid because of its historical magnitude.

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Why Muslims Select Ramadan For Umrah

I have decided to go for Umrah in the month of Ramadan next upcoming year. From the beginning, it was always my wish that I go for Umrah during the month of Ramadan and spend the fasting days of Ramadan in the house of Allah. There are many Ziyarah places to visit in Saudi Arabia.

What is Ramadan?

Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

“When Ramadan enters, the gates of Paradise are opened, the gates of Hellfire are closed and the devils are chained.” (Al-Bukhari and Muslim).

Ramadan is a holy month, and according to the Islamic lunar calendar, it is the ninth month. Ramadan is one of the four holy months in which God offers countless gifts. The date of the lunar calendar changes every year than the Gregorian calendar. The reason behind of this variation is that every month is begin by seeing the moon and the period of the moon visible at the sky consists of 29 or 30 days but 31st day never comes in the lunar calendar.

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What Is Umrah?

Umrah is a beautiful Sunnah of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). It is a physical and spiritual journey that a large number of Muslims make every year. Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) said, "Perform Umrah in the month of Ramadan, as it is equivalent to doing Hajj with me."  (Al- Bukhari)

Last Ten Days Of Ramadan

This month consists of three stages which are called “Ashras” and every stage is important for us. There is a special moment which makes this whole month special that comes in the last ten days of Ramadan.

This is Laylat al-Qadr as Muhammad (PBUH) said that Laylat al-Qadr occurs in the last ten days of Ramadan.

Laylat al-Qadr is a night name in the Arabic language but when we do it translates in English then this is called “Night of Power”. The only thing that makes it special is the revelation of the Qur'an upon the Prophet (PBUH).

Allah says in the Holy Quran about this night:

“Indeed, We sent the Quran down during the Night of Decree.
And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree?
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.
The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter.
Peace it is until the emergence of dawn“

(Qur’an, Surah Al-Qadr)

The scholars conclude from this verse that doing any good in comparison to the worship of thousands of years and centuries is more rewarding at that night because in the verse Allah does not mention a fixed number of months. They are countless.

Itikaf

During the last ten days of Ramadan, some men and women perform i'tikaf (separation) in the mosque. They separate themselves from the materialistic world and devote all their time to drawing closer to God.

The worship of i'tikaf can be performed in only a mosque, and it is proved by the hadeeth. But there is a relaxation for just women that they can perform this worship at a specific place in the house. Some sects disagree, but some accept it.

Eid

At the end of this month (Ramadan), Muslims celebrate the festival of Eid al Fitr. If we translate in English then we can say it “The Festival of Ending the Fast”.

It is celebrated for three days and these days are counted in holidays of the year. During Eid-ul-Fitr, Muslims wear their best clothes, prepare food and sweets and spend the day with their family and friends but starting this festival (Eid) by offering the 2 rakats of prayers.

Most Muslims choose the last ten days for Umrah so that they can get maximum rewards. In fact, I have experienced that these days are the perfect season for Umrah.

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