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Muslims believe Laylat al-Qadr, is the night God first revealed the Qurʾān to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), through the angel Gabriel. It takes place on one of the final 10 nights of Ramadan.

For #LaylatalQadr here are 23 Qur’anic manuscripts in museums & collections.

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1/ Folio from Qur’an, 1075-1100 Saljuq
Iran
@NatAsianArt

Sura al-Ma'ida (the Table spread) 5:34 and part of 35, recto begins with "illalladhina"; verso: sura 5:parts of 35 and 36, verso begins with "waja[a]hidu; Arabic in black eastern kufic (New Style)
#Ramadan #LaylatulQadr
2/ Folio from Qur’an, 9th - 10th century
North Africa
@brooklynmuseum

The “Blue” Qur’an, named after the rich, indigo-dyed parchment used for its folios, is arguably one of the most extraordinary luxury manuscripts ever created #Ramadan #LaylatulQadr
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Can we talk about this "Virtual Laylatul Qadr" of a thing? As a Muslim, as an elite, as an intellectual that you claim to be, don't you think it's a big shame on you if you participate in such? Laylatul Qadr on whatsApp/Instagram/zoom? Commonsense is not common.
We all know that Islam is a religion of sincerity. We probably know that our allegiance is to Allah and His prophet (peace be upon him), not to an Alfa, not to a shaykh, not to a country, not to a place, just to Allah & His prophet.

Do you then think it's okay to breach our
oath of allegiance? Do you think it is fine to go back on our testification that we bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad (peace be upon him) is His messenger? If your answer is "No", why then do we find it hard to swallow when
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A thread on the “Night of Power” (Laylat al-Qadr), one of the holy nights in the last ten nights of Ramadan.

In honor of approaching the last nights of #Ramadan, known as Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Power, Night of Destiny, a thread on: #Laylatalqadr #Nightofpower #Ramazan
Hidden in the last ten nights of Ramadan is a night called Night of Power (Laylat al-qadr). This is a night that Muslims cherish, a night that according to the Qur’an, the angels and the Spirit descend down.
Commentators differ on the identity of the “Spirit”. Some think it refers to the archangel Jibril (Gabriel), others say that it refers directly to God’s mercy.
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