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Layat al Qadr – Night of Power

May 19, 2020

It was nearly 1400 years ago that a young Arab man, disillusioned with the injustice of society and the ever-present idolatry around him, decided he needed to get away. He would make a practice of meditating in…

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The Night of Destiny

June 21, 2017
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21 June 2017 / Day 26 Night of Destiny Laylat Al-Qadr is the night when Muslims believe the first verses of the Quran were revealed to Muhammad. It occurs on one of the odd-numbered nights during the…

Night of Power

July 3, 2016

DAY 28 – JULY 3rd, 2016 The Night of Power – Dream Catchers The 27th night of Ramadan is called Laylat Al Qadr which translates as “Great or Valuable Night”. It is also known as the “Night of Power”.…

The History of Ramadan

April 1, 2015
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What Christians should know about the Muslim holy lunar month in Islam, a time of fasting and prayer for 30 days also called Ramazan according to the quaran. Order our prayer booklet to learn more...

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The Night of Power

October 10, 2010
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Muslim scholars believe that while the Koran was revealed over a period of 23 years the Night of Power is considered the night in which the first revelations of Islam and the prophethood of Muhammed began. This night is in celebration of the arrival of the Koran. The whole Night of Power, from sunset to dawn, is the holiest night of the year. It is believed that there are groups of special angels who are only seen on the Night of Power. These angels perform special purposes.