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Lailatul Qadr: The night of power and endless blessings

Mvita MP Mohamed Soud Machele (third right) and other Muslims break the fast at Tudor, Mombasa County, on March 17, 2025. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Allah says in the Quran, "The night of decree is better than a thousand months."

Lailatul Qadr, therefore, holds significant importance in the Islamic faith, and it appears only during the holy month of Ramadan. It is believed to be the night when the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad by Angel Jibril. This event marks a pivotal moment in Islamic history, making Lailatul Qadr one of the most sacred nights for Muslims around the world.

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