Duas for Laylatul Qadr

The best du’a for the holy night

Scholars relay that one of the most beloved du’as to make during these last ten nights in the hope that it falls on Laylatul Qadr is the following:

“Allahumma innaka Afuwwun (Karimun) tuhibbul `afwa fa`fu `annee”

Translation: “O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, (Generous) You love to pardon, so pardon me”- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), Bukhari. 

Importance of making du’a for forgiveness 

When praying for forgiveness, turn to Allah (SWT) with sincerity, knowing that we are in complete need of Him, while He is needless of us. Make the intention of never returning to past mistakes, and of aiming to please Allah (SWT) in our actions. 

The above hadith shows the importance of the  blessed night, and of spending time connecting with Allah (SWT). Laylatul Qadr is a gift for us, and a means of purifying ourselves so that Allah (SWT) may be pleased with us. It’s important to make use of the entire night in order to reap the full benefits of the night, and seek Allah (SWT)’s mercy. 

By making du’a for forgiveness, Allah (swt) sends His Divine Help,  forgiveness and mercy to us, benefiting us in this life and the next. 

Made du’a for a good life and Akhirah 

Another beneficial du’a for Laylatul Qadr is to ask Allah (SWT) for good in this life and the next: 

“Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil ‘akhirati hasanatan waqina ‘azaaban-nar”.

Translation: Our Lord! Grant us good in this world and good in the life to come and keep us safe from the punishment of Hellfire.

Make du’a for the Ummah 

It’s important to make du’a for our Muslim brothers and sisters across that world, and to ask Allah (SWT) to grant  them ease, patience and fulfil their needs. This laylatul Qadr, make sure to pray for our brothers and sisters who have been affected by the recent earthquake in Syria and Turkey. It’s also recommended to read the following du’a: 

‘Allahumma aslih Ummata Muhammad. Allahumma farrij ‘an Ummati Muhammad. Allahumma Rham Ummata Muhammad [sallAllahu alayhi wasalam]

Translation: O Allah! Improve (help) the state of the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Grant ease to the Ummah of Muhammad. O Allah! Have mercy on the Ummah of Muhammad.