بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْحِجَّة
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Fajr
04:00 AM
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Asr
07:15 PM
Maghrib
09:05 PM
Isha
11:00 PM
Jumu'ah
02:00 PM
Shab-E-Qadr
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Shab-e-Qadr (Night of Power) is the Persian/Urdu term for Laylat al-Qadr, the most sacred night in the Islamic calendar, occurring during the last ten nights of Ramadan, likely on one of the odd nights (21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th). The Quran devotes an entire chapter to its significance: "Indeed, We sent it down during the Night of Power. And what can make you know what the Night of Power is? The Night of Power is better than a thousand months" (97:1-3). On this night, the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and angels descend with blessings and mercy until dawn. Worship during this night surpasses that of eighty-three years. The Prophet (peace be upon him) would intensify his devotion during the last ten nights, seeking Laylat al-Qadr, and taught his companions to seek it with faith and hope for reward. He specifically recommended the supplication: "Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni" (O Allah, You are Forgiving and love forgiveness, so forgive me) (Tirmidhi, Ibn Majah). Muslims spend this night in prayer, Quran recitation, supplication, and reflection, seeking Allah's mercy, forgiveness, and the blessings of this extraordinary night when destinies are decreed and sins are forgiven.
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