Laylatul Qadr Dua

From Miscellaneous Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

The supplication for Laylat al-Qadr is one of the greatest miscellaneous azkar, recommended especially in the last ten nights of Ramadan. The Prophet ﷺ taught it to Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, when she asked him what to say if she came upon the Night of Decree.

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اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي.

Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

دعاء ليلة القدر، سألت عائشة رضي الله عنها النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: أرأيت إن علمت أي ليلة ليلة القدر ما أقول فيها؟ قال: قولي ذلك.

رواه الترمذي وابن ماجه، وصححه الألباني

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Meaning

O Allah, You are Most Forgiving and love to forgive, so forgive me.

When to recite

It is said during the last ten nights of Ramadan, especially the odd nights, and it is recommended to repeat it three times.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Miscellaneous Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 3 times.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 3 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
What is the origin of the Laylat al-Qadr supplication?: Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, asked the Prophet ﷺ what to say if she came upon Laylat al-Qadr, so he taught her this supplication.
How many times is it recommended to repeat the Laylat al-Qadr supplication?: It is recommended to repeat it three times, and you can track this using the smart counter on this page.
What does the Laylat al-Qadr supplication mean?: It is a request for Allah's pardon, a supplication well-suited to the blessed nights of Ramadan when forgiveness of sins is hoped for.

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