Today is the 26th day of Ramadan. Every year during the 30 days of Ramadan, Muslims around the world abstain from all food and drink and redouble their efforts to be holy. Laylat Al-Qadr, the Night of Power, may be tomorrow night. Laylat Al-Qadr is the night when Muslims believe the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Muhammad. It occurs on one of the odd-numbered nights during the last last ten days of Ramadan, most commonly the 27th night. It is said that God did not reveal the exact date, so that His servants would perform extra acts of worship throughout the ten days and so attain the reward of them.
There are different beliefs and traditions surrounding Layat Al Qadr. Some Muslims believe that on this night, the fate of creation for the coming year is determined and that prayers are more powerful, sins are forgiven and the blessings and mercy of God is more abundant. It is a night to expect a special closeness to God and many reports of Muslims having dreams or visions of Jesus on this night.
Muslims observing Ramadan will increase their prayers and reading of the Quran during these last ten days. In this way, they hope to earn extra divine favour.
Laylat Al Qadr is translated variously as the Night of Decree, the Night of Power, the Night of Value, the Night of Destiny, or the Night of Measures.
**How Can We Pray?**
* Pray for Muslim families in Senegal and around the world to have a special awareness of the Presence of God as they pray through Laylat Al Qadr.
* Pray for God to supply the physical needs of Muslim people. In Senegal the rainy season is about to begin; pray for good rains this year and a good harvest with plenty to eat for the whole year.
* Pray that on this night, the Holy Spirit will give dreams and visions to those who are seeking revelation.
– adapted from material written by 30 Days International (https://pray30days.org/)
