Laylatul Qadr, the night the Qur'an was revealed, is described as "better than a thousand months", outweighing more than 83 years of ordinary worship. On this night, the doors of mercy are said to be especially wide, and every act of worship, including du'a, is multiplied.
What Is the Most Powerful Du'a for Laylatul Qadr?
The du'a most associated with Laylatul Qadr was taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Aisha (RA), and is narrated in Tirmidhi.
“اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عَفُوٌّ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni "O Allah, You are the Pardoner, and You love to pardon, so pardon me."”
This du'a asks for the one thing Laylatul Qadr was made for: forgiveness. It can be repeated in sujood, between raka'at, and throughout the night.
What Are Five More Du'as I Can Recite on Laylatul Qadr?
- For Forgiveness and Mercy: رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ (Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghf
- ir lana wa tarhamna lanakuunanna minal khaasirin): "Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers."
- For Good in This Life and the Next: رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ (Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil akhirati hasanatan waqina adhaban-nar): "Our Lord, grant us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and protect us from the punishment of the Fire."
- For Knowledge, Provision and Accepted Deeds: اَللّٰهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ عِلْمًا نَافِعًا وَرِزْقًا طَيِّبًا وَعَمَلًا مُتَقَبَّلًا (Allahumma inni as'aluka ilman nafi'an, wa rizqan tayyiban, wa amalan mutaqabbalan): "O Allah, I ask You for beneficial knowledge, pure provision, and deeds that will be accepted."
- For Guidance, Protection and Barakah: اللَّهُمَّ اهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ وَعَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ (Allahumma ihdini fiman hadayt, wa afini fiman afayt, wa tawallani fiman tawallayt, wa barik li fima atayt, waqini sharra ma qadayt): "O Allah, guide me, grant me well-being, take me under Your care, bless what You have given me, and protect me from harm."
- For Entrance into Jannah: اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ الْجَنَّةَ وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنَ النَّارِ (Allahumma inni as'alukal jannata wa a'udhu bika minan-nar): "O Allah, I ask You for Paradise and I seek refuge in You from the Fire."
The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, Paradise itself intercedes for them.
What Dhikr Can I Repeat Throughout the Night?
- Astaghfirullaha l-Azim (أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الْعَظِيم): I seek forgiveness from Allah the Magnificent
- SubhanAllah (سُبْحَانَ اللَّه)
- Alhamdulillah (الْحَمْدُ لِلَّه)
- La ilaha illallah (لَا إِلَٰهَ إِلَّا اللَّه)
- Allahu Akbar (اللَّهُ أَكْبَر)
What Should I Ask For on Laylatul Qadr?
There's no fixed list, but common requests on this night include:
- Forgiveness for past sins
- Guidance and firmness in faith
- Ease in hardship
- Healing for yourself and loved ones
- Protection from trials
- Pure provision
- Acceptance of your deeds
- Jannah
It can help to write your list before the night begins, so you're not scrambling for words in the moment.
Should I Pair Du'a With Charity?
Charity given on this night carries multiplied reward, and since the exact night is hidden, it's best given across all ten nights. MyTenNights can schedule Sadaqah across the final ten nights, processed between Maghrib and Fajr each evening.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the du'a for Laylatul Qadr?
"Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa fa'fu 'anni", a du'a taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Aisha (RA).
What does this du'a mean?
"O Allah, You are the Pardoner, and You love to pardon, so pardon me."
Can I make du'a in English instead of Arabic?
Yes, Allah understands all languages, and sincerity matters most.
Should I give charity on Laylatul Qadr?
Yes, reward is multiplied on this night, and since the exact night is hidden, giving across all ten nights ensures your charity is given on it.
