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The heavens creak at the weight of this night.

Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Decree, is when the divine touches the earthly realm, filling it with a unique vibrancy akin to a bustling market, but with angels enacting Allah's decrees with utmost care.

This night, as the heavens nearly burst from their celestial inhabitants, we are reminded of Allah’s meticulous attention to the placement and destiny of every creation.

It's a moment when the fabric of our lives is woven with divine threads, offering us the chance to significantly impact our spiritual journey through prayer, reflection, and supplication.

The decrees made on Laylatul Qadr are not arbitrary; they are manifestations of Allah’s infinite wisdom, mercy, and justice. They serve multiple divine purposes, including testing the believers, providing growth opportunities, and balancing the cosmos.

Notably, while Allah decrees the outcomes, He also allows individuals to make choices, highlighting the coexistence of divine decree and human free will.

Keep yourself in a pleasing state to Allah while these are being decided for you on this night.

• Provisions (Rizq): Allah decides each person's sustenance over the next year. This includes livelihood, wealth, food, and drink—essentially, what one will gain and lose.

• Life and Death: Decisions are made regarding who will be born and who will pass away during the coming year.

• Health and Well-being: An individual’s health is decreed, including trials and recoveries.

• Achievements and Losses: Successes and failures, in the broadest sense, are determined—from personal accomplishments and setbacks to more significant communal and global events.

• Guidance and Straying: Allah's decree on this night also encompasses the spiritual realm, determining who will be guided closer to the truth and who may stray. It is a reminder of the importance of seeking guidance and staying steadfast in faith.

This precious night invites us to pour our hearts out in prayer, seek forgiveness, and embrace Allah’s mercy.

Every uttered word and silent tear holds the power to alter our destiny. As we approach Laylatul Qadr with reverence, remember that our actions and prayers can still shape our fate, offering a chance for renewal and divine connection.

Today is the last Jumu’ah of Ramadan, and tonight is the 27th Night.

Laylatul Qadr is equivalent to 83 years.

Every hour is worth 8 years.

Every minute is worth 50 days.

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$100 of charity is worth over $3M.

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