quotes Flashcards
(3 cards)
“Give if thou can an alms if not a sweet and gentle word”
you can give material help (like money or food), then do so. But if you can’t, then speak kindly and supportively instead. Islam teaches that kindness in words is also a form of charity.
“this night is better than a thousand months”
Muslims hold this night in special regard because of the immense spiritual significance it holds.
Detailed Analysis:
1. Immense Reward for Worship:
• The phrase highlights that the rewards of worship on Laylat al-Qadr are greater than those of a thousand months, meaning that prayers, fasting, and other acts of worship done on this night are far more valuable than on any other night of the year.
• In Islamic teachings, it is believed that good deeds performed during Laylat al-Qadr are multiplied and that the rewards are so great that they surpass the value of worship over the course of many years.
2. Divine Mercy and Forgiveness:
• Laylat al-Qadr is a night when Allah is said to be especially merciful, offering forgiveness to those who seek it with sincerity. It’s a time for Muslims to pray for their sins to be forgiven, to make supplications (du’a), and to ask for Allah’s blessings.
• It is also believed that Allah bestows peace on this night, and that it is full of divine mercy for those who seek it.
3. A Special Opportunity for Muslims:
• Muslims believe that Laylat al-Qadr occurs on one of the odd-numbered nights in the last ten days of Ramadan, often seeking it out during the 21st, 23rd, 25th, 27th, or 29th nights. Since the exact night is not known, Muslims increase their worship during these final nights of Ramadan, hoping to experience the blessings of Laylat al-Qadr.
• The significance of this night emphasizes the concept of spiritual elevation—it’s an opportunity to come closer to Allah and earn immense rewards through sincere acts of worship.
4. Heightened Devotion and Reflection:
• On Laylat al-Qadr, Muslims spend the night in worship, reflecting on their deeds, reciting the Qur’an, praying, and making supplications. It is a night of heightened devotion as Muslims seek to make the most of this special time.
• Many Muslims believe that Allah’s special mercy and forgiveness are available to those who spend the night in prayer and supplication, making it an important time for spiritual renewal and repentance.
“Every soul shall taste death, and only on the Day of Judgment will you be paid your full recompense.”
teaches us to remember that death is inevitable, and what really matters is how we live our lives in preparation for the Day of Judgment, where we’ll be judged fairly.
