Itikaf and Laylat Al Qadr
- Is the increased crowing of roosters at dawn during the last ten days of Ramadan considered a sign of Laylat al-Qadr?
- Is it permissible to leave what remains of reading the Mushaf before completing it and start anew with the intention of finishing it on one of the odd nights to benefit from the great reward, while continuing to read without stopping?
- What should I do about the intense sadness that has afflicted me due to my failure to observe Qadr Night, which was said to be the twenty-seventh night of Ramadan, and is there a wisdom behind my not observing that specific night?
- Did the addition of "Kareem" (Generous) in Imam al-Albani's "Sahih al-Tirmidhi" escape him, or is it considered authentic by him? And if it is not established as authentic by him, why did he not point out that it is an addition in "Sahih al-Tirmidhi"?
- What is the ruling on giving lectures during occasions such as the month of Muharram?
- Is it true that the Qur’an was the cause of the greatness of Mecca, Ramadan, Laylat al-Qadr, Prophet Muhammad, and Gabriel? And did any of the Salaf say that?
- Why do the angels who record the deeds of the night descend with the 'Asr prayer, even though the night begins with the Maghrib Adhan? And what is the wisdom behind that? Is there astronomical evidence that the night begins with 'Asr? And why do the angels of the night not descend with the Maghrib prayer? Does this mean that Qiyam al-Layl (night prayer) and Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree) begin with the 'Asr prayer?
- Is this Hadith authentic: "Whoever prays four rak'ahs after 'Isha, they will be like their equivalent of Laylat al-Qadr"?
- Is the division of Ramadan into three parts – its beginning mercy, its middle forgiveness, and its end liberation from the Fire – correct? Are there specific supplications for each part? What are the supplications that should be recited frequently in Ramadan? And is "O Allah, indeed You are Pardoning, You love pardon, so pardon me" exclusive to the last ten days?
- Is attributing the statement "designating Laylat al-Qadr with abundant charity is an innovation" to Sheikh Ibn Uthaymeen accurate? And does this mean that it is impermissible to give charity during the last ten days of Ramadan, seeking Laylat al-Qadr?
- What are the best comprehensive supplications that can be repeated at all times during the month of Ramadan?
- What is the interpretation of a person seeing stars falling on the 27th night of Ramadan? Can it be linked to the meaning of the noble verse, "By the star when it descends"? Is it considered a sign of Laylat al-Qadr, or an interpretation of the verse? And what if the meaning of the verse is something that Allah has not yet permitted to be interpreted?
- Is it permissible to entice and endear people to deeds that have multiplied rewards by using a title such as: "How to increase your lifespan" or "Deeds that increase lifespan," intending that these deeds increase reward and recompense in a way that cannot be attained within a limited lifespan?
- Is supplication answered on Laylat al-Qadr, during the nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, and throughout Ramadan as a whole, and is there evidence for that?
- What is the answered prayer from God for achieving a certain purpose?
- What acts of worship can a menstruating woman perform on Laylat al-Qadr to increase her good deeds?
- Is it true what Shaykh al-Islam Ibn Taymiyyah said, that Laylat al-Qadr is more likely to be if one of the odd nights of the last ten days coincides with a Friday night?
- Can two people share the same vision, such that one of them dreams of a warning or good tidings for the other, and the other sees the same dream, even if they are in two different countries and interact in the dream? And is this possible due to medical reasons or a miracle from Allah? And is there any evidence for this?
- Does the reward for walking to Jumu‘ah prayer, as mentioned in the hadith, equal or even surpass the reward of Laylat al-Qadr—considering that one could easily take a thousand steps each week and earn the reward of fasting and praying for a thousand years?
- To what extent are the Hadiths valid concerning the virtue of fasting the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah, and is fasting these days a Sunnah?
- Is there a Hadith commanding to pray on the night of the middle of Sha'ban and to fast on its day, and do the leaves of those whose appointed times have ended fall therein, and are the scrolls (of deeds) rolled up and new ones opened therein?
- How does a Muslim perceive Laylat al-Qadr and become certain of it?
- Is it true that Allah does not forgive a backbiter on Laylat al-Qadr?
- Is it permissible to celebrate Laylat al-Qadr by preparing food in the mosque?