Duas to read on the Night of Power

The Night of Power is perhaps the most auspicious night amongst all important nights in Islam. It is regarded as the night on which almost all the sins of Muslims around the world are wiped off the slate, providing every single Muslim the ability to pursue appeasing Allah (SWT) afresh, rid from all the negative forces pursuant from the sins that they have engaged in throughout the year. While the specific date of the Night of Power is not explicitly stated anywhere in al Quran or Ahadith, it is often true that one becomes cognizant of the Night of Power because it often has a different aura to it. It is, however, known that the Night of Power occurs on one of the odd days of the last 10 days of Ramadan, so conjecture may not be as hard as it seems. Here are some duas you can read on the Night of Power to benefit as much as possible from the revered night:
 

 Surah Al-Qadr 

Surah Al Qadr is the dua that embodies the Night of Power, since it is, as the name suggests, regarding the Night of Power. Reciting the dua will not only allow you to be more aware of the benefits and beauty of the night, but may also be a way through which you can show Allah (SWT) that you intend to derive full benefit from the night that He has prepared for you.
Also See: Duas to Recite during Ramadan

 Dua for Forgiveness
اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ
كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي
O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, [Generous,] You love pardon, so pardon me 

 (Tirmidhi: 3513)
The supplication above is the Dua the Holy Prophet (PBUH) suggested we recite on the Night of Power. It signals of an attempt to ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness on the day when His forgiving nature is at its apex, prompting the natural conclusion that this night should be used to ask for Allah (SWT)’s Mercy in pardoning the innumerable sins that we commit throughout the year. 

The Night of Power is all about asking Allah (SWT) for forgiveness and preparing a new slate on which to pursue efforts to appease Him. This, however, means that we must forego of and get pardon from the sins we have committed throughout our lives. With the Night of Power being the premier mechanism through which Muslims are forgiven, it naturally makes sense for them to ask Allah (SWT) for forgiveness during that day.
 

Would the Almighty, in all His Benevolence and Love, ever decline to forgive His creations, especially if we use the prayer used by His beloved Prophet (PBUH), on the night of Qadr when He has self-declared His Mercifulness?
 


 Surah Ar-Rahman 

Surah Ar-Rahman is the embodiment of Allah (SWT)’s Benevolence and Mercifulness towards His creations. The Surah outlines the various, often innumerable blessings that Allah (SWT) has bestowed upon His creations, prompting the conclusion that we, as humans, are often incognizant of the immense care and compassion with which this world was created for us. It also, however, signifies the benevolent nature of Allah (SWT). Given that the Night of Power is all about capturing as many blessings and pardonings as possible, it may be a good idea to recite the ayat that aptly embodies the very foundations of Allah (SWT)’s compassion towards His creations.

Recite as much of the Holy Quran as possible!

Recite the first Kalima as much as possible.

Since all your rewards will be magnified, try to recite the Durood Ibrahim at least 500 times.

 There is much to be optimistic about in Ramadan Kareem; after all, we are blessed with various nights on which we can seek repentance and turn a new slate. As Muslims, we often feel downtrodden and disappointed at our inability to accurately pursue the commandments of Allah (SWT), but the Night of Power is just one of several examples of how Allah (SWT) continuously seeks for reasons to forgive His beloved creations. Let’s make the most of the opportunity this time!

Also See:
Ramadan Duas
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