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Can I Get Lailatul Qadar Just by Staying Up All Night? Here's Quraish Shihab's Explanation.

Can I Get Lailatul Qadar Just by Staying Up All Night? Here's Quraish Shihab's Explanation.

"I'tikaf in the mosque and performing various acts of worship are ways to obtain the night of Lailatul Qadar."

Dream - Muslims compete in their worship in the last 10 days of Ramadan to obtain Lailatul Qadar. There are various deeds performed to attain the rewards of the honorable night of 1,000 months. One of them is i'tikaf in the mosque and performing various deeds, such as voluntary prayers, reading the Quran, and remembrance of Allah. Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has given guidance about the arrival of the night of Lailatul Qadar, although the exact time is unknown. In order to obtain the night of Lailatul Qadar with its various virtues, many Muslims choose not to sleep or stay awake.

"Unfortunately, many people stay up late without performing religious practices as expected. What is Islam's view on this phenomenon? Here is the explanation as summarized by Dream from various sources."

Can You Earn the Rewards of Lailatul Qadar Only by Staying Up All Night? Here's Quraish Shihab's Explanation
The Meaning of Lailatul Qadar Night

The Meaning of Lailatul Qadar Night

Night of Lailatul Qadar so far has only been understood as a night better than a thousand months. Whereas, that night has a much deeper meaning. What are the actual meanings of the night of Lailatul Qadar?

"The Determination of Allah SWT for the Journey of Human Life"

The following is the translation of the given 'Bahasa' text to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Night of Lailatul Qadar is the night of determination from Allah SWT for the journey of human life. As explained in the Surah Ad-Dukhan verses 3-5: "Indeed, We sent down the Quran on a blessed night. Indeed, We are the ones who warn. On that night, every matter of wisdom is made clear. (That is) a decisive matter from Us. Indeed, We are the ones who send messengers."

"Night Full of Glory"

Besides that, the night of Lailatul Qadar is also a night full of glory. This is because it is on that night that Allah SWT revealed the Quran to Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibril. Allah SWT has explained in His words through Surah Al-An'am verse 91, which tells about the polytheists who do not glorify Allah SWT with true glory. At that time, they said that Allah SWT did not reveal anything to the people.

"Night that is narrow"

Night of Lailatul Qadar is a narrow night. What does it mean? This is because on that night, which is in the last 10 days of Ramadan, many angels descend to earth as explained in Surah Ar-Ra'd verse 26. That night is better than 1000 months.

"How to Obtain Lailatul Qadar"

Lailatul Qadar is a very noble and blessed night. Although the exact date is not known for sure, there are several recommended ways to obtain the blessings and nobility of Lailatul Qadar:

1. Performing Worship with Concentration

One way to obtain Lailatul Qadar is by performing worship with deep concentration and sincerity. This includes night prayer (tahajjud), reading the Quran, praying, remembering Allah, and worshiping with full dedication and devotion.

2. Increasing Good Deeds

Multiply acts of goodness such as charity, being kind to others, helping those in need, and performing other good deeds. Acts of goodness performed on the night of Lailatul Qadar are believed to hold immense value in the presence of Allah SWT.

3. Digging for Meaning and Wisdom from the Al-Quran

Night of Lailatul Qadar is also the right time to deepen understanding of the Quran. Reading, contemplating, and digging into the meanings and wisdom contained in it can be a way to draw closer to Allah SWT.

4. Pray with Full Confidence

Praying is one of the most important ways to obtain the blessings of Lailatul Qadar. Seeking forgiveness, guidance, mercy, and blessings from Allah SWT with full conviction and sincerity of heart.

5. Avoiding Sins and Mistakes

Night of Lailatul Qadar is the perfect time to repent and stay away from all sins and mistakes. Cleanse the heart and soul from all impurities and improve the relationship with Allah SWT and fellow human beings.

Can You Get Lailatul Qadar Just by Staying Up All Night?

Can You Get Lailatul Qadar Just by Staying Up All Night?

"Not a few people want to obtain the night of Lailatul Qadar, but they only stay up all night."

According to Quraish Shihab, that is the wrong way. Because it can be misunderstood that those who receive special privileges are those who do not sleep, whether to welcome it or not. In addition, it also means that its presence is marked by physical material things. Meanwhile, those narrations cannot be accounted for their authenticity. The presence of the special night of Lailatul Qadar is likened to a grand guest.

Well, the arrival of a distinguished guest to a place will not come to meet everyone in that place, even though everyone in that place desires it. In this month of Ramadan, it becomes a moment of the arrival of the night of Lailatul Qadar. That is the month of purifying the soul, which was guided by the Prophet Muhammad that the night will come in the last 10 nights of Ramadan. That is why, human beings who have been fasting for 20 days before, are expected to reach a level of consciousness and purity that allows the night to come and meet them.

That is what then made the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) recommend the Muslims to perform i'tikaf in the mosque during the last 10 days of the month of Ramadan.

Can You Earn the Rewards of Lailatul Qadar Only by Staying Up All Night? Here's Quraish Shihab's Explanation
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