Significance of Laylat Al Qadr explained
Saturday night held special significance for the faithful in the UAE as it was the eve of Ramadan 27th — considered among the holiest nights for Muslims. Mosques saw more worshippers than usual for the special Ramadan Taraweeh and late-night Qiyam-ul-layl prayers.
Many believe that the eve of Ramadan 27 is what is known as Laylat Al Qadr (night of power). Though Muslims are encouraged to look for the holy night in the odd nights of the month’s last 10 days, many cite evidence that it falls on Ramadan 27 eve. Laylat Al Qadr is when the first five verses of the Holy Quran were revealed to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him).
The Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is reported to have said: “Whoever prays on Laylat Al Qadr out of faith and sincerity, shall have all their past sins forgiven.”
The holy night typically sees a huge rush at mosques, with worshippers spilling out on to the streets.
A Sharjah Police advisory had earlier said that prayers would have to offered within a mosque campus, and not on squares and streets.
Special patrols were deployed to ensure worshippers didn’t offer Taraweeh or Tahajjud prayers on the street or at roundabouts.
Extra security patrols were deployed to ensure smooth traffic and adherence to Covid safety measures.