56. Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe!

Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect. [Al-Ahzab (33:56)]

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Quest for Lailatul Qadr

Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) went to see Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz (rahmatullahi alaihe) on the 21st of Ramadan in 1222 Hijri.

Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) asked Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz (rahmatullahi alaihe): “When will be the Lailatul Qadr?” Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) used to pray all night. He wanted to perform special prayers for the Lailatul Qadr.

Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz (rahmatullahi alaihe) advised Hazrat Syed Ahmad Shahid (rahmatullahi alaihe) to continue the practice of staying up all night. However, Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz (rahmatullahi alaihe) added that staying up all night alone will not bring spiritual benefits. A night watchman also stays all up night to perform his duties, yet he does not derive any spiritual rewards from his actions.

Therefore, obtaining spiritual rewards from Allah Subhanahu Wa Tala'a should be the ultimate goal for everyone. The fortunate person is even awakened from his sleep to be given spiritual rewards and barakah.