Laylatul Qadr: A Night for the Muslim’s Heart

Sisters, we are in the most blessed days of Ramadan, and soon, we will reach the most precious night of all, Laylatul Qadr. A night so powerful that Allah Himself described it as “better than a thousand months” (Qur’an 97:3).

As Muslim women, we wear many roles, daughters, mothers, wives, students, business women, caretakers. Our days are often filled with responsibilities, making it easy to lose ourselves in the routine of life. But this night? It’s an opportunity to pause, reset, and pour our hearts out to Allah.

What Makes Laylatul Qadr so Special?

Laylatul Qadr is the night when the Qur’an was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, a night filled with mercy, forgiveness, and immense reward. Angels descend, and Allah’s decree for the coming year is written. It is a night when duas are accepted, sins are erased, and destinies are shaped.

Imagine standing before Allah, your hands raised in supplication, while the angels record your prayers. Imagine walking away from that night completely forgiven, with a future paved with blessings.

Seeking Laylatul Qadr as a Busy Woman

For many of us, long hours of worship may feel overwhelming. Perhaps you have children to care for, work obligations, or simply struggle with exhaustion. But remember, it’s not about doing more, it’s about sincerity.

Here are some ways we can maximise this night, regardless of our circumstances:

         1.      Make Intentions (Niyyah)

Before the last ten nights begin, set your intention: Ya Allah, I want to seek Laylatul Qadr to please You. Even if life gets busy, sincerity will bring barakah into your efforts.

         2.      Stay Consistent with Dhikr

If long prayers are difficult, remember that even saying SubhanAllah, Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar, La ilaha illa Allah carries immense rewards.

         3.      Focus on Quality Over Quantity

You don’t have to pray every rak’ah or make endless du’as. Even if you can only dedicate a few moments, do so genuinely.

         4.      Make Du’a Like Never Before

This is the night to ask for everything your heart desires. Whether it’s dunya or akhirah, no request is too big for Allah. Say:

اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعف عني

Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul ‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni

(“O Allah, You are the Most Forgiving, and You love to forgive, so forgive me.”)

         5.      Give, Even If It’s Small

Charity given on Laylatul Qadr carries the reward of 83 years of giving! Even if it’s £1, Allah multiplies its value beyond our imagination.

         6.      Pray for the Ummah

Imagine the power of our collective duas. Pray for our brothers and sisters around the world, those struggling, oppressed, lonely, or seeking help and guidance.

A Night of Transformation

Laylatul Qadr is not just about worship; it’s about transformation. It’s about asking: Who do I want to be when Ramadan ends? What kind of Muslim do I want to present as before Allah?

Maybe you want to be a woman of more patience, more gratitude, more tawakkul. Maybe you want to heal from past wounds. Maybe you want to finally start something you’ve been delaying. This is the night to rewrite your story.

We Don’t Know If We’ll See Another Ramadan

My dear sister, none of us are guaranteed another chance at this. This could be our last Ramadan, our last Laylatul Qadr. If Allah is giving us this opportunity, it’s a sign of His love.

So let’s enter these final nights with hope, sincerity, and an open heart. May Allah accept our worship, forgive our shortcomings, and bless us with a beautiful decree.

Ameen.