The Infallible Imams (PBUT) see the reason for the excellence of this night in the fact that “any good deed or worship done in this night has more value than if one were to accomplish these good acts in a thousand months” [Foru’ Kafi by Sheikh Kuleini, vol.4, p.157, Hadith#6]

If we think to ourselves in just a few moments we would get that out of the 365 nights of the year, only One has the value of 1000 months and has such extraordinary features. Therefore, with a little thinking, we would find that we should make the most benefit from this great opportunity. This is the reason that every wise man would strive to do his best in understanding this night and performing good deeds.

On these possible nights of Qadr, it is best to act upon the recommended acts and pay attention to the worships we are advised by the Infallible Imams (PBUT). Of the recommended acts in this night is best to stay up till dawn and think about the issues which help us keep closer to Allah (SWT). For example it is proper to sit aside and investigate our acts in the past year. Where were we last year and where we are today?

By thinking about these issues we can get prepared for benefiting better from this night. We may ask Allah (SWT) a better distinction in this year. We may ask Him to help us follow the path which He is satisfied with. We may ask Him to forgive us in this night which He has promised us the forgiveness for the incorrect acts we have committed. We may decide in this night to obey Allah (SWT) more than before.

Remembering Allah (SWT) in our heart, helping the poor, and praying for others is of the other recommended acts of this night.

In this way every wise man can benefit from the blessings of this night due to his attention to this opportunity. We pray for all to take the best advantage from this valuable night.

According to the book titled al-Iqbal which cites Kanzul Yawaqeet by Abul-Fadl ibn Muhammad al-Harwi, the Prophet (S) has said, “Whoever remains awake during Lailatul-Qadr and spends it in adoration will have his penalty postponed till the next year.” According to the same reference, the Prophet (S) says that Moses (as) once addressed the Almighty saying, “Lord! I desire to be near to You.” The Almighty said, “Whoever desires nearness to Me is one who remains awake during Lailatul-Qadr (worshi­pping Me).”

He said, “Lord! I wish to earn Your mercy.” The Almighty said, “My mercy is granted to anyone who is merciful to the indigent during Lailatul-Qadr.” He said, “Lord! I wish to pass on the right path.” He said, “This is granted to anyone who spends alms during Lailatul-Qadr.” He said, “Lord! I wish to enjoy the trees and fruits of Paradise!” The Almighty said, “This is granted to anyone who praises Me during Lailatul-Qadr.”

He said, “Lord! I wish to achieve salvation from the fire!” He said, “This is granted to anyone who seeks forgiveness during Lailatul-Qadr.” He said, “Lord! I wish to achieve Your pleasure!” The Almighty said, “I shall be pleased with anyone who prays two (optional) rek’ats during Lailatul-Qadr.”

The same book quotes the Holy Prophet (S) saying that the gates of heaven will be opened during Lailatul-Qadr; every devotee who performs prayers during it will receive a tree in Paradise for each prostration he makes, a tree under whose shade a rider may keep riding for a hundred years without leaving its shade. And he will receive for each rek’a a mansion in Paradise of pearls, sapphires, chrysolites and diamonds. For each verse he recites he will receive one of the crowns of Paradise. The tradition is lengthy and it contains quite a generous reward indeed.

Al-Dooryasti, in Kitab al-Husna, relying on the authority of Abu Ja’far al-Jawad who quotes his forefathers quoting Imam al-Baqir, peace be upon all of them, the Messenger of Allah (S) is quoted saying that whoever spends Lailatul-Qadr adoring his Lord will have all his sins forgiven even if they had numbered as many as the stars in the heavens, the weight of the mountains, or the measures of the seas. Al-Harwi reported a similar tradition which is recorded in Kanz al-Yawaqeet.