Kadr

: While God has foreknowledge and decree, humans are still granted free will and are responsible for their choices.

: It marks the night the Quran was first revealed to Prophet Muhammad. The Quran describes it as "better than a thousand months" (Surah Al-Qadr 97:3). Key Observances : : While God has foreknowledge and decree, humans

: Many observe a spiritual retreat in the mosque during the final ten days of Ramadan to "catch" this night. Key Observances : : Many observe a spiritual

: "O Allah, You are the Pardoner, You love to pardon, so pardon me" ( Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul-'afwa, fa'fu 'anni ). You are the Pardoner

: Tradition suggests the night is often calm, neither too hot nor too cold, with a bright moon and a sun that rises the next morning without strong rays. 2. The Concept of Al-Qadr (Divine Decree)

In Islamic theology, Al-Qadr is the belief that God has decreed everything that happens in the universe.

This is considered the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, occurring during the last ten nights of Ramadan (often cited as the 27th night for Sunnis and the 23rd for Shi'a Muslims).