UK Trend: Laylatul Qadr is trending on social media

ترند بريطانيا: المسلمون يحثون بعضهم على إحياء ليلة القدر

14 April 2023

In recent years, there has been a marked rise in the number of Muslims living in England and Wales. According to the census, which was conducted on March 21, 2021, there are now 3.9 million Muslims in England and Wales, or 6.5% of the nation’s total population, up by 44% over the previous ten years. It is therefore not surprising to see the hashtag #Laylatul Qadr trending in the UK.

One of the most cherished and significant nights in the Islamic calendar is Laylatul Qadr, also known as the Night of Power. It is widely accepted that Laylatul Qadr occurs on an odd night in the final 10 days of Ramadan; many people think it occurs on the 27th of Ramadan, but this is not certain. On social media, Muslims have posted information about Laylatul Qadr and their prayers, asking Allah to accept them.

Laylatul Qadr in Ramadan 2023

People have been highlighting the event and encouraging other to “ spend the night doing as many good deeds as they possibly could”.

They have also been sharing different forms of worship that individuals could do on this night to get more “ thawab”, for example “ they could read or listen to Quran, send lots of salawat to our beloved prophet pbuh, make lots of duaa for yourself and the entire ummah”.

When Allah is accepting Du’a on Laylatul Qadr, May yours be one of them. Aameen. pic.twitter.com/CQulbBtRgH

— Islamic Strength (@islamicstrength) April 11, 2023

Laylatul Qadr may be tonight so as SOON as Maghrib hits, spend this night doing as much as you can.

— هالة🔻 (@thehaalag) April 13, 2023

it’s the 23rd night of Ramadan, it COULD be Laylatul Qadr, make the most of it. every du’a you make, make it 100 times. ask Allah to forgive you, to better you, to give you peace, to make you happy, to give you contentment, to ease your inner struggles, don’t ignore this night.

— H’s mom (@aiishadahir) April 13, 2023

Individuals have also been tweeting about what makes the night so special, as “ it is better than a thousand-month worship, it could also be the night that changes your heart and soul”.

Another individual stated the meaning of Laylatul Qadr as it “ is the night where Allah decides all the matters of your life, what’s going to happen for the whole year”. She also reminded people that “ duaa changes Qadr, so ask and ask Allah for everything your heart desires and wishes for”.

Laylatul Qadr means literally the 'Night of Decree' the night where Allah decides all the matters of your life, what's going to happen for the whole year. Remember dua changes Qadr, so ask and ask Allah for everything your heart desires and wishes for.

— Aqsa Chaudhry🇵🇰🇵🇸 (@AqsaChaudhryxo) April 13, 2023

Muslim imams/ influencers also took to social media platforms to share videos or information about Laylatul Qadr, such as Imam Omar Sulieman who shared a video of his about the possibility of it being Laylatul Qadr on the 23^rd and it is also the night of Friday.