Sharjah's mosques brighten Ramadan's final 10 nights
Laylat al-Qadr
The best days of Ramadan are the last 10 nights, which include Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Destiny), which is better than a thousand months. As such, it is the Muslim's responsibility to take advantage of these beautiful days by praying, worshipping, remembering Allah, and seeking His pardon.
Qiyam al-Layl
Worshippers from across the Emirate of Sharjah revived night prayers (Qiyam al-Layl) in the Emirate's mosques during the last ten nights of the blessed month of Ramadan, seeking forgiveness and reward from Allah, the Exalted, and beseeching Him to accept their prayers, fasting, and righteous deeds, as well as grant them the attainment of Laylat al-Qadr.
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