Muslims around the world celebrate Ramadan by fasting for 30 days. Of those 30 days, the last 10 days of Ramadan are believed to be particularly special, with one of the nights being the most special of them all: Laylatul Qadr. In Ramadan 2025, the last 10 nights of Ramadan fall between 21st March and 31st March.
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Otherwise known as the Night of Power, Laylatul Qadr has significance to Muslims across the globe. But why is Laylatul Qadr so special? Laylatul Qadar is historically known as the night when the holy Quran first descended to Prophet Muhammad SAW through an angel named Jibril.
The Quran that we've all exposed ourselves to today has the exact same content and verses as the Quran that was orally revealed to Prophet Muhammad SAW many centuries ago. In case you didn't know, the Quran stands as a guideline for worshippers of Islam to follow through. The Quran also contains historical recounts of old prophets, so humans can educate themselves about the history of Islam as well as how it spread.
Other than being a historic night, Muslims recognise Laylatul Qadr as a night where all your sins will be forgiven if you seek forgiveness for them with sincerity. Alongside that, all your good deeds will be multiplied by a thousand months, and will be rewarded as if you had done them consistently for 83 years. With such blessings able to be received, how can we plan our time well to meet such a special night?
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Nobody knows the specific timing of Laylatul Qadr. Some believe it to be on the 27th of Ramadan. However, a few well-known Islamic scholars have mentioned that Laylatul Qadr falls on one of the last ten nights of Ramadan, and some have even suggested that it specifically falls on one of the last ten odd nights of Ramadan.
Either way, you should work smart and make full use of all ten days. Do things that you would not normally do, such as performing the extra Tarawih prayers at night. You should also spend your time reading the Quran, seeking forgiveness from Allah SWT, praying for your family's wellbeing, and devoting time to worship. Even small acts of remembrance and worship can go a long way if done with sincerity. That way, you will not risk missing the blessings of this beautiful night.
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I'tikaf means to stay in a mosque for a period of days whilst devoting yourself to ibadah (worship). The purpose of staying in the mosque is so that you will be away from other distractions and worldly affairs.
You can even invite your friends and family to practice i'tikaf with you, on the condition that they make you feel motivated to do good deeds and become a better Muslim, not distract you instead.
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If you want to get God’s blessing in Laylatul Qadr, you can donate your food to the less fortunate, who have little to no food to break their fast with. Sharing food with others is a form of charity - even smaller acts of sharing food with your family or neighbours during iftar is accepted! The smiles that we see on the people's faces who receive this food will always make this act of giving worthwhile. Remember to be humble and generous, and help people in need.
As mentioned above, you should stay away from worldly affairs, and the best way to do that is by spending time at the mosque. However, this would be pointless if all you do in the mosque is spend time on your phone using social media.
Social media is filled with rumors, fake news, and scandals that would serve no purpose or benefit for us. Even outside Ramadan, it usually ends up distracting us from our work. So during the last ten nights of Ramadan, switch off your phone for as much as you can. It may not be as easy as switching it off completely since many of us still do need our devices for work or school, but try to detach yourself just a bit more from the digital world. Your attention should be put into making time for worship, not the latest TikTok trends.
Having said all this, let's all pray that we get to meet Laylatul Qadr this year. We still have time before the last 10 days of Ramadan, so now's the time to start planning all the things you have to do to maximize Laylatul Qadr. All the best to everyone, and may Allah SWT help us in our efforts.
For any ladies wondering how you can continue performing ibadah in Ramadan during your menstruation, here’s a useful article on what you can still do on your period.
