The Night of Destiny
Also known as the Night of Power
The Quran’s Sura 97 (or Chapter 97 in English) bears the title of “Destiny” or “Al-Qadr” in Arabic:
In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
We revealed it in the Night of Destiny.*
How awesome is the Night of Destiny!
The Night of Destiny is better than a thousand months.
The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by their Lord’s leave, to carry out every command.
Peaceful it is until the advent of the dawn.
*97:1 The Quran was placed into Muhammad’s soul on the 27th night of Ramadan, 13 B.H. (Before Hijrah). See also 17:1, 44:3, 53:1–18. (The Quran 97:1–3)
Another verse from the Quran gives us a few more clues to this practice of many if not most Muslims throughout the world:
Is it not better to be one of those who meditate in the night, prostrating and staying up, being aware of the Hereafter, and seeking the mercy of their Lord? … (The Quran 39:9)
Though Ramadan begins coming to a close, we still get many more moments to nourish our souls by worshiping God and enjoying the Quran. Many Muslims (Submitters…
