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IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-376: MAKSUD MALAM AL-QADAR
What is the meaning of Laylat al-Qadr?
Short answer
Scholars differ on the meaning of Laylat al-Qadr. Views include that it is the night when human lifespans, provisions and decrees are fixed, that it is named for its high standing and honour, and that it is a night of decision or judgement.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Irsyad al-Hadith
- Topic
- Quran & Hadith
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Scholars differ on the meaning of Laylat al-Qadr. Views include that it is the night when human lifespans, provisions and decrees are fixed, that it is named for its high standing and honour, and that it is a night of decision or judgement. This irsyad leans towards the view that it is so named because the decree of every person is determined on that night, as stated by Imam al-Nawawi on the basis of Surah al-Dukhan, verse 4. It also notes that one wisdom in concealing the night is to encourage people to seek it and strive earnestly in worship.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru itu, kami cenderung kepada pandangan yang kelima iaitu dinamakan malam al-Qadar atau Lailatul Qadar adalah disebabkan pada malam tersebut ditentukan atau diputuskan qadar setiap insan sebagaimana yang dinyatakan oleh Imam al-Nawawi
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “IRSYAD AL-HADITH SIRI KE-376: MAKSUD MALAM AL-QADAR”, 3 June 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/irsyad-al-hadith/3444-irsyad-al-hadith-siri-ke-376-maksud-malam-al-qadar. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-laylat-al-qadr/