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There are many Quranic Ayahs and Hadiths about the importance and significance of this blessed night.

Revelation of the Qur’an

The Holy Quran was first sent down from heaven on this night. The same is also evident from the following Ayahs of Quran: 

“Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’an) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree).”

(Surah Al-Qadr 97:1)

“Indeed, We sent it down during a blessed night.”

(Surah Dukhan 44:3)

“Ramadan is the (month) in which was sent down the Quran, as a guide to mankind, also clear (signs) for guidance and judgment (between right and wrong).”

(Surah Baqarah 2:185)

The Revelation of the Holy Quran; a sign of Mercy, a guide and a blessing of Allah to mankind. Anyone who is interested in finding the best guide, he/she should look into the teachings of Quran Kareem. 

This Night is better than Thousand Months

Allah says in Quran:

“The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months.”

(Surah Al-Qadr 97:3)

This means worshipping Allah in Laylatul Qadr is better, in reward, than worshipping Him a thousand months, which is equal to 83 years and 4 months. 

A Night of Forgiveness

It is narrated by Abu Hurirah (R.A.) that the Prophet (S.A.W.) said:

“Whoever established prayers on the night of Qadr out of sincere faith and hoping for a reward from Allah, then all his previous sins will be forgiven.”

(Sahih Bukhari: 1901) 

How the Prophet (S.A.W.) Observed It

Praying on this night is also a Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (S.A.W.). Messenger of Allah (S.A.W.) would engage himself in devotion during the last ten nights of Ramadan more than he did in any other time of the year. The same is also evident from the following Hadith:

It is narrated by Aishah (R.A.):

“When the last ten nights began (of Ramadan), Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W.) kept awake at night (for prayer and devotion), wakened his family, and prepared himself to observe prayer (with more vigour).”

(Sahih Muslim: 1174) 

Why Observe of Itikaaf

Itakaaf in Mosque during the last 10 days of Ramadan is a great deed and it is also Sunnah of our beloved Prophet (S.A.W.). The main purpose of Itakaaf is seeking Laylat Al Qadr as the same is evident from the following Hadith.

As narrated by Aishah (R.A.), who said:

‘Allah’s Messenger (S.A.W.) used to practice Itikaf in the last ten nights of Ramadan and used to say, “Look for the Night of Qadr in the last ten nights of the month of Ramadan.”’

(Sahih Bukhari: 2020)

Prophet (S.A.W.) used to pray so much during Itakaaf that his forehead that his forehead would darken due to continuous prostration before Allah.

As reported Abu Sa’id al-Khudri (R.A.):

“Prophet (S.A.W.) adhered to his place of Itikaf and his forehead was besmeared with mud and water.”

[Sahih Muslim: 1167 (b)] 

Angels Bring Peace and Blessings

Allah Says in Quran:

“The angels and the spirit descend therein by the command of their Lord with His decrees for every affair.”

(Surah Al-Qadr 97:4)

According to Ibn Kathir, the angels descend in abundance, under the leadership of Hazrat Jibrail (A.S.), during the Night of Al-Qadr. The angels descend with the descension of blessings and mercy of Allah, just as they descend when the Quran is recited. The angles then surround the circles of Dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and they lower their wings with true respect for the student of knowledge. The angels continue giving the greetings of peace during the whole Night of Al-Qadr to the people who are busy in Supplications, Prayers, Quran Recitation, Dhikr of Allah or any remembrance of Allah until the time of Fajr (dawn) comes.