Du’a for Laylatul Qadr
The most powerful supplications for the Night of Power — in Arabic and English — and a guide to what to ask for on the night worth more than 83 years.
Laylatul Qadr is the night the Qur’an was first revealed — described by Allah as “better than a thousand months.” A single evening whose reward outweighs more than 83 years of worship.
On this night, the doors of mercy are wider than at any other time of year. Every act of worship — including supplication — is multiplied. The Prophet ﷺ taught that whoever stands in prayer on Laylatul Qadr with faith and sincerity will have their past sins forgiven. Du’a is how you meet that moment.
The prophetic supplication
The Most Powerful Du’a for Laylatul Qadr
When Aisha (RA) asked the Prophet ﷺ what she should say if she finds Laylatul Qadr, he taught her a supplication that is short, profound, and specifically narrated for this night:
As taught by the Prophet ﷺ to Aisha (RA) — 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. On a night when decrees are written and sins can be erased, this is the greatest thing you can seek.
Repeat it in sujood. Say it between raka’at. Return to it throughout the night with focus and intention. Let it anchor your worship rather than rush past it.
Further supplications
Five More Du’as for Laylatul Qadr
Alongside the primary supplication, these Qur’anic and prophetic du’as are ideal for the last ten nights. Each one is a complete act of worship in itself.
Du’a for Forgiveness and Mercy
رَبَّنَا ظَلَمْنَا أَنْفُسَنَا وَإِنْ لَمْ تَغْفِرْ لَنَا وَتَرْحَمْنَا لَنَكُونَنَّ مِنَ الْخَاسِرِينَ
Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfir 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.
This du’a is an honest admission of need. It recognises that our sins harm us first, and that without Allah’s forgiveness, we truly lose. On Laylatul Qadr, when forgiveness is being written, repeat this with sincerity.
Du’a 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.
One of the most comprehensive du’as in the Qur’an. It asks for balance — goodness here and eternal success there. On a night where destinies are written, hold onto this one.
Du’a 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.
Three requests that shape your entire life — guidance in what you learn, purity in what you earn, and acceptance in what you do. On Laylatul Qadr, when actions are multiplied, asking Allah to accept what you do may be the most important request you make.
Du’a 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.
On a night where your future is being written, these are gifts worth asking for repeatedly: guidance, protection, and barakah in what you already have.
Du’a 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.
Simple, direct, and one of the most important requests a believer can make. The Prophet ﷺ said that whoever asks Allah for Paradise three times, Paradise itself intercedes for them. Repeat it on Laylatul Qadr with certainty.
Light on the tongue, heavy on the scale
Simple Dhikr to Keep Throughout the Night
When energy dips in the last ten nights — and it will — return to these phrases. They are light on the tongue but heavy on the scale. Repeat them slowly, with presence, rather than rushing through them for quantity.
Astaghfirullaha l-Azim
I seek forgiveness from Allah the Magnificent
SubhanAllah
Glory be to Allah
Alhamdulillah
All praise is for Allah
La ilaha illallah
There is no god but Allah
Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest
Your personal supplication
What Should You Ask for on Laylatul Qadr?
Beyond the prophetic du’as, Laylatul Qadr is your time to ask for what you personally need. The doors of mercy are open. Allah is listening. Do not hold back.
Forgiveness for past sins
Guidance and firmness in faith
Ease in hardship and difficulty
Healing for yourself or loved ones
Protection from trials and harm
Pure, blessed provision
Acceptance of your deeds
Jannah without reckoning
Write your du’a list before the night begins. When you enter sujood on the night that could be Laylatul Qadr, you will not waste precious seconds wondering what to say. You will ask with clarity, focus, and depth — returning to the same sincere requests night after night.
Words and deeds together
Pair Your Du’a With Consistent Charity
Laylatul Qadr is not only about words — it is about deeds. Charity on this night carries multiplied reward. And because the exact night is hidden, the safest way to ensure your giving falls on Laylatul Qadr is to give across all ten nights.
With MyTenNights, you can schedule your Sadaqah across the final ten nights of Ramadan so that your donations are processed between Maghrib and Fajr each evening — including the night that is better than a thousand months.
That means while you are making du’a in sujood, your charity is already flowing. Your prayer and your giving move together — two acts of worship, aligned on the most powerful night of the year.
After setting up your giving, keep your heart connected to it. Each night, as your charity is being distributed, raise your hands and ask Allah to accept it, direct it to those in need, and make it a means of your own forgiveness. Charity and du’a are not separate — on Laylatul Qadr, they become one.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the du’a for Laylatul Qadr?
The most authentic du’a for Laylatul Qadr is the one the Prophet ﷺ taught Aisha (RA): Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun tuhibbul-‘afwa fa’fu ‘anni — “O Allah, You are the Pardoner, and You love to pardon, so pardon me.” It should be repeated throughout the night, especially in sujood.
What does Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun mean?
It means: “O Allah, You are the Pardoner, and You love to pardon, so pardon me.” It is a supplication asking Allah for forgiveness on the Night of Power, taught specifically for Laylatul Qadr by the Prophet ﷺ to Aisha (RA).
What should I ask for on Laylatul Qadr?
Ask for forgiveness for past sins, guidance and firmness in faith, ease in hardship, healing for yourself or loved ones, protection from trials, pure provision, accepted deeds, and Jannah. Writing your du’a list before the night begins ensures you ask with clarity and intention rather than distraction.
Can I make du’a in English on Laylatul Qadr?
Yes. While the prophetic du’as in Arabic carry special weight, Allah hears and understands all languages. You can make personal supplications in English or any language alongside the Arabic du’as. What matters most is sincerity and presence of heart.
When should I recite the du’a for Laylatul Qadr?
Recite it throughout the entire night — in sujood, between raka’at, during tahajjud, and in the final moments before Fajr. The last third of the night carries particular mercy and is an especially powerful time for supplication.
Should I give charity on Laylatul Qadr?
Yes. Charity on Laylatul Qadr is multiplied enormously — a small amount given sincerely could carry the reward of more than 83 years of continuous giving. Because the exact night is hidden, giving across all ten nights is the safest and wisest approach.
Let your giving flow every night — not just one.
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