Shahr Ramezan

Central to the divinity of Shahr Ramezan is Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, believed to be when the Qur’an was first revealed. This night, which is marked on one of the odd nights of the last ten days of Ramadan, is enveloped in an aura of divine mercy. It is commonly believed that supplications made during this sacred night are magnified, and the door of repentance is flung wide open for believers.

For Shia Muslims, this night is not merely a point of spiritual curiosity; it is a transformative experience fraught with the potential for personal renaissance. The ethos of Laylat al-Qadr underscores the Shia belief in individual agency and divine benevolence, reinforcing the doctrine that no matter how estranged one may feel from the divine, there is always a pathway back to grace. The intensity of worship on this night, characterized by extensive prayers, supplications, and Quranic recitations, illuminates the profound relationship between the creator and the created.

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