Riyad as-Salihin, 1195
'Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her) reported:
I asked: "O Messenger of Allah! If I realize Lailat-ul-Qadr (Night of Decree), what should I supplicate in it?" He (ﷺ) replied, "You should supplicate: Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun, tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me)." <b>[At-Tirmidhi]</b>.
وعنها قالت: قلت: يا رسول الله أرأيت إن علمت أي ليلة القدر ما أقول فيها؟ قال:
قولي: اللهم إنك عفو تحب العفو فاعفُ عني
((رواه الترمذي وقال حديث حسن صحيح))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 8, Hadith 205
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br>
1) They point out the merit of the Mother of the Believers ‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) as she was keen to ask about useful knowledge and put it into practice.<br>
2) The supplication about pardon and forgiveness comprises all goodness in this world and the Hereafter.<br>
3) The best supplication to make during the Night of Qadr is “O Allah, You are Oft-Pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.” This is the Prophet’s guidance, and had there been a better supplication, he would have informed the Ummah about it.