The holy month of Ramadan is a great chance for Muslims to purify their souls and further focus on the spiritual aspect of life; therefore in this month Muslims dedicate much of their time to fasting and praying as part of spiritual training upon God’s order. Muslims believe the nights of Qadr or glory are the best time to remember God as on one of these three nights which fall on the eve of the last ten odd days of the fasting month of Ramadan, the Holy Book of Quran was reveled to Prophet Muhammad some 14 centuries ago.
Therefore, Muslims recite the holy book of Quran more, hold vigils until dawn in prayers and supplications and ask God to forgive their sins. Muslims on this night have also special wishes and prayers.
Laylat al-Qadr has double significance for Shia Muslims as the night of the 21st of Ramadan marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of the first Shia Imam, Ali Ibn-Abi Taleb (PBUH). Shia Muslims mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali from the 19th of Ramadan, marking the day he was wounded and the day of his martyrdom, two days later.
To Muslims, Ramadan is a spiritual practice to become good humans and the nights of Glory are believed to be an award for such an effort.
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