As the final days of Ramadan commence and the countdown to the first Eid festivity is in motion, many practising Muslims recognise the last 10 nights of the holy month as the most sacred.
According to Islamic theology, this is because the last 10 days and nights are deemed as the most favourable time for worshippers to reap the highest of rewards. Laylat ul Qadr, translated in English as the Night of Decree or the Night of Power, is considered to be the holiest eve on the Islamic calendar.
Its importance lies within the fact that as it falls during any of the 10 days, it was the night known to signify when the angel Jibril (Gabriel) revealed the Holy Qur'an’s first verses to Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). While the exact date is unidentified, it is commonly assumed as the month’s 27th day, but this is only subject to the official moon sighting.
