A'amal and Duas of Laylat Al-Qadr (the eve of 19 of Ramadan month)
Night of Fate (Laylatul Qadr) is the night, which is the most blessed and excellent of all nights. A prayer during this night is superior to the prayer of a thousand months. The destiny for the year is decided on this night. The Angels and Roohul Ameen (a highly dignified being) descend on this earth, with the permission of Allah (swt) to come and be honored by being in front of Imam Zaman (pbuh), and what is ordained (by Allah) for everybody is presented before the Imam.
The Common A'maals for all 3 nights are given below : -
1. Perform an Ablution (Ghusl) preferably near sunset time (wudhu also required) and Give/pre arrange for Sadqa/Charity tonight.
2. Recite two Rakats Salat, in every Rakat recite Sura-al-Hamd, and Sura Ikhlaas seven times.(for seeking protection against sinning for the seven organs ) After finishing Salat recite 70 times:
seek the forgiveness of Allah and I repent before Him.
It is reported from the Prophet (pbuh) that by the time the reciter will rise from his place Allah (swt) will have forgiven him and his parents.Try to first be really repentant for serious mistakes done, sincerely ask for forgiveness either by: (a) recalling 70 different sins OR (b) feeling remorseful for 10 sins of the 7 main organs: eyes, ears, tongue, hands, mouth, stomach + private parts OR (c) some particular sins that you may have committed repeatedly OR (d) recalling the variety of punishments of different sins and finally resolve NOT TO Repeat them in the future, then only can one realistically expect to deserve the reward the HP has promised “Whoever performs this act will surely be forgiven by the Almighty even before here rises from his place".
3. Remember your sins & seek forgiveness. Recite 100 times
seek the forgiveness of Allah, my Lord, and I repent before Him.
Recite other Duas related to Repentance:-Munajat e Taebeen , Dua Tauba & Dua Kumayl .
4. The Holy Qur'an should be opened and placed in front, then one should recite:
When opening the qur’an and praying for your needs with the intercession of the qur’an, realize that while the qur’an is a cure for spiritual illness, it only benefits the pious ones and the evil doers are deprived of its illumination. Thus increase the chances for qur’an intercession to work on your behalf by earnestly following the rulings of the qur’an.
O Allah , in the name of this Holy Book sent by Thee, whatever there be in the Book. Including Ism-e-A'azam and Asmaa-e-Husnaa and the things to be dreaded, the things that may be expected and desired,( like blessings of Heaven). treat me as one of those who are free from Hell fire
After this beg from Allah swt for your needs include spiritual improvement
4. Place the Holy Qur'an on ones head and say,
While placing the qur’an on the head. Remind yourself that true salvation can only be achieved by always keeping the rules of qur’an ahead of us to follow. The fact that we put the Qur’an on our head is a sign of respect and reverence. We beseech Allah by the thaqalayn - the speaking and the silent Qur'an. - Holy Qur'an (39:56)
O Allah! I appeal to Thee in the name of this Qur'an and the Rooh that was sent along with it, and in the name of the Momin (believer) whose praise is contained in this Book and The obligation that is on them. No one else recognizes the right and truth more than Thee
After this repeat 10 times each: As you seek intercession of the Almighty (bika ya al…) and the 14 infallibles realize that God is limitless in Mercy and the Infalliables are pure agencies for the distribution of divine mercy to all creations.
For Your sake, O Allah,
for the sake of Mohammad,
for the sake of Ali
for the sake of Fatima
for the sake of Al-Hasan
for the sake of Al-Hussein
for the sake of Ali bin Al-Hussein
for the sake of Mohammad Bin Ali
for the sake of Jaafar Bin Mohammad
for the sake of Moussa bin Jaafar
for the sake of Ali bin Moussa
for the sake of Mohammad Bin Ali
for the sake of Ali Bin Mohammad
for the sake of Al-Hasan bin Ali
for the sake of Al-Hojja
One should then pray to Almighty Allah to fulfill one’s desires.
5. Recite the Ziarat of Imam Hussain (A.S.). According to Hadith, during Lailat-e-Qadr an angel proclaims from the Arsh (throne) on the Seventh sky that Allah has forgiven who have visited the grave of Imam Hussain (as). While performing Ziyarah of Imam Hussain (as), remind yourself that on this night, the souls of 124,000 Prophets (peace be upon them all) visit Imam, who is aware of our inner spiritual reality and is hurt and repulsed by our record of repeated evil deeds, indifference to God’s commandments; thus, we should avoid disgracing ourselves in that great audience of Imam. Also, associate the themes in the ZIYARAH of: - Firm bond of love and obedience of God (SALAT). -Economic betterment of community (ZAKAT). -Overall mobilization of forces towards virtue (AMR BIL MA`RUF). -Overall cleansing of evil from society. -All-out war in all spheres of life to promote truth (JIHAD). -Tremendous endurance of all ensuing difficulties (SABR). -Complete distancing (LA`NAH) from all forms of injustice (DHULM) with destiny- shaping opportunity of this night and resolve to become on active player in improving the future in preparation for the REAPPEARANCE OF AL-MAHDI.
6. Recite Duas Jawshan Kabir & Jawshan Saghir.
7. Pray for others - Think of the many people all over the world who are in great difficulty & pray for them . He accepts
10. Keep awake the whole night. It has been reported that whoever keeps awake during Laylatul Qadr will have all his sins forgiven even if they number the stars in the sky, the stones in the mountains and are of the quantity of water in the seas.
13. Recite the 15 Whispered prayers & Dua Makarem akhlaq (noble traits)from Sahifa Sajjadia
14. Recite Salaat of Jafar e Tayyar & Tahajjud Salaat at the end of the night.
15. Allama Majlisi has stated that the best prayer during these nights is to seek forgiveness and seek ones wishes for this world and the hereafter and recite as much salwaat as possible. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) was asked what should be sought from Allah (swt) on Laylatul Qadr and he replied, "Health".
16. Recite a hundred rakats and it is preferable that in each rakat after the recitation of Sura Fatiha, Sura Ikhlaas be recited ten times.(can be recited as 6 day salat if someone has Qaza or sitting )
Special A'amal for the night before 19 of Ramadan month
Repeat the following invocation one hundred times
O Allah: (please do) curse the killers of the Commander of the Believers (Ameer al-Mu'mineen Imam `Ali).
Recite the following supplication
O He Who has been always there before all things,
And He then created all things,
And He then stays while all things vanish.
O He Whose like in not found at all
O He; neither in the highest heavens,
Nor in the lowest layers of the earth
Nor above them, nor beneath them, nor there is between them any god that is worshipped save Him.
To You be the praise that none can count save You,
So, please bless Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad with the blessings that none can count save You.
Recite the following supplication: O Allah: I beseech You regarding that which You decide and determine
from the inevitable decisions that You make on the Grand Night—
decisions that are neither retreated nor altered—
that You may include me with the pilgrims to Your Holy House,
whose pilgrimage is admitted by You
and whose efforts are thankfully accepted by You,
and whose sins are forgiven by You,
and whose offenses are pardoned by You,
and that You, also within Your determined decisions,
that You decide for me a long life,
and expansive sustenance,
and that You help me fulfill my trusts and settle my debts,
Respond to me; O the Lord of the worlds.
Night of Fate (Laylatul Qadr) is the night, which is the most blessed and excellent of all nights. A prayer during this night is superior to the prayer of a thousand months. The destiny for the year is decided on this night. The Angels and Roohul Ameen (a highly dignified being) descend on this earth, with the permission of Allah (swt) to come and be honored by being in front of Imam Zaman (pbuh), and what is ordained (by Allah) for everybody is presented before the Imam.
The Common A'maals for all 3 nights are given below : -
1. Perform an Ablution (Ghusl) preferably near sunset time (wudhu also required) and Give/pre arrange for Sadqa/Charity tonight.
2. Recite two Rakats Salat, in every Rakat recite Sura-al-Hamd, and Sura Ikhlaas seven times.(for seeking protection against sinning for the seven organs ) After finishing Salat recite 70 times:
seek the forgiveness of Allah and I repent before Him.
It is reported from the Prophet (pbuh) that by the time the reciter will rise from his place Allah (swt) will have forgiven him and his parents.Try to first be really repentant for serious mistakes done, sincerely ask for forgiveness either by: (a) recalling 70 different sins OR (b) feeling remorseful for 10 sins of the 7 main organs: eyes, ears, tongue, hands, mouth, stomach + private parts OR (c) some particular sins that you may have committed repeatedly OR (d) recalling the variety of punishments of different sins and finally resolve NOT TO Repeat them in the future, then only can one realistically expect to deserve the reward the HP has promised “Whoever performs this act will surely be forgiven by the Almighty even before here rises from his place".
3. Remember your sins & seek forgiveness. Recite 100 times
seek the forgiveness of Allah, my Lord, and I repent before Him.
Recite other Duas related to Repentance:-Munajat e Taebeen , Dua Tauba & Dua Kumayl .
4. The Holy Qur'an should be opened and placed in front, then one should recite:
When opening the qur’an and praying for your needs with the intercession of the qur’an, realize that while the qur’an is a cure for spiritual illness, it only benefits the pious ones and the evil doers are deprived of its illumination. Thus increase the chances for qur’an intercession to work on your behalf by earnestly following the rulings of the qur’an.
O Allah , in the name of this Holy Book sent by Thee, whatever there be in the Book. Including Ism-e-A'azam and Asmaa-e-Husnaa and the things to be dreaded, the things that may be expected and desired,( like blessings of Heaven). treat me as one of those who are free from Hell fire
After this beg from Allah swt for your needs include spiritual improvement
4. Place the Holy Qur'an on ones head and say,
While placing the qur’an on the head. Remind yourself that true salvation can only be achieved by always keeping the rules of qur’an ahead of us to follow. The fact that we put the Qur’an on our head is a sign of respect and reverence. We beseech Allah by the thaqalayn - the speaking and the silent Qur'an. - Holy Qur'an (39:56)
O Allah! I appeal to Thee in the name of this Qur'an and the Rooh that was sent along with it, and in the name of the Momin (believer) whose praise is contained in this Book and The obligation that is on them. No one else recognizes the right and truth more than Thee
After this repeat 10 times each: As you seek intercession of the Almighty (bika ya al…) and the 14 infallibles realize that God is limitless in Mercy and the Infalliables are pure agencies for the distribution of divine mercy to all creations.
For Your sake, O Allah,
for the sake of Mohammad,
for the sake of Ali
for the sake of Fatima
for the sake of Al-Hasan
for the sake of Al-Hussein
for the sake of Ali bin Al-Hussein
for the sake of Mohammad Bin Ali
for the sake of Jaafar Bin Mohammad
for the sake of Moussa bin Jaafar
for the sake of Ali bin Moussa
for the sake of Mohammad Bin Ali
for the sake of Ali Bin Mohammad
for the sake of Al-Hasan bin Ali
for the sake of Al-Hojja
One should then pray to Almighty Allah to fulfill one’s desires.
5. Recite the Ziarat of Imam Hussain (A.S.). According to Hadith, during Lailat-e-Qadr an angel proclaims from the Arsh (throne) on the Seventh sky that Allah has forgiven who have visited the grave of Imam Hussain (as). While performing Ziyarah of Imam Hussain (as), remind yourself that on this night, the souls of 124,000 Prophets (peace be upon them all) visit Imam, who is aware of our inner spiritual reality and is hurt and repulsed by our record of repeated evil deeds, indifference to God’s commandments; thus, we should avoid disgracing ourselves in that great audience of Imam. Also, associate the themes in the ZIYARAH of: - Firm bond of love and obedience of God (SALAT). -Economic betterment of community (ZAKAT). -Overall mobilization of forces towards virtue (AMR BIL MA`RUF). -Overall cleansing of evil from society. -All-out war in all spheres of life to promote truth (JIHAD). -Tremendous endurance of all ensuing difficulties (SABR). -Complete distancing (LA`NAH) from all forms of injustice (DHULM) with destiny- shaping opportunity of this night and resolve to become on active player in improving the future in preparation for the REAPPEARANCE OF AL-MAHDI.
6. Recite Duas Jawshan Kabir & Jawshan Saghir.
7. Pray for others - Think of the many people all over the world who are in great difficulty & pray for them . He accepts
10. Keep awake the whole night. It has been reported that whoever keeps awake during Laylatul Qadr will have all his sins forgiven even if they number the stars in the sky, the stones in the mountains and are of the quantity of water in the seas.
13. Recite the 15 Whispered prayers & Dua Makarem akhlaq (noble traits)from Sahifa Sajjadia
14. Recite Salaat of Jafar e Tayyar & Tahajjud Salaat at the end of the night.
15. Allama Majlisi has stated that the best prayer during these nights is to seek forgiveness and seek ones wishes for this world and the hereafter and recite as much salwaat as possible. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) was asked what should be sought from Allah (swt) on Laylatul Qadr and he replied, "Health".
16. Recite a hundred rakats and it is preferable that in each rakat after the recitation of Sura Fatiha, Sura Ikhlaas be recited ten times.(can be recited as 6 day salat if someone has Qaza or sitting )
Special A'amal for the night before 19 of Ramadan month
Repeat the following invocation one hundred times
O Allah: (please do) curse the killers of the Commander of the Believers (Ameer al-Mu'mineen Imam `Ali).
Recite the following supplication
O He Who has been always there before all things,
And He then created all things,
And He then stays while all things vanish.
O He Whose like in not found at all
O He; neither in the highest heavens,
Nor in the lowest layers of the earth
Nor above them, nor beneath them, nor there is between them any god that is worshipped save Him.
To You be the praise that none can count save You,
So, please bless Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad with the blessings that none can count save You.
Recite the following supplication: O Allah: I beseech You regarding that which You decide and determine
from the inevitable decisions that You make on the Grand Night—
decisions that are neither retreated nor altered—
that You may include me with the pilgrims to Your Holy House,
whose pilgrimage is admitted by You
and whose efforts are thankfully accepted by You,
and whose sins are forgiven by You,
and whose offenses are pardoned by You,
and that You, also within Your determined decisions,
that You decide for me a long life,
and expansive sustenance,
and that You help me fulfill my trusts and settle my debts,
Respond to me; O the Lord of the worlds.
