Subject: [Masjid Tucson] Submission weekly reminder In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful Peace be upon you, The Night of Destiny ("Laylat Al-Qadr" in Arabic) is next week, God willing. It is the 27th night in Ramadan (the night between the 26th and 27th fasts). The Quran was revealed on the 27th night of Ramadan 13 B.H. (Before Hijra; corresponding to 610 A.D.). Worldwide, Submitters take advantage of this opportunity to earn extra soul credit by remembering and commemorating God. [Quran Sura 97 Destiny (Al-Qadr)] In the name of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful [97:1] We revealed it in the Night of Destiny.* [97:2] How awesome is the Night of Destiny! [97:3] The Night of Destiny is better than a thousand months. [97:4] The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by their Lord's leave, to carry out every command. [97:5] Peaceful it is until the advent of the dawn. *97:1 The Quran was placed into Muhammad's soul on the 27th night of Ramadan, 13 B.H. (Before Hijrah). See also 17:1, 44:3, 53:1-18, and Appendix 28. [Quran 73:8] You shall commemorate the name of your Lord, to come ever closer and closer to Him. [Quran 76:26] During the night, fall prostrate before Him, and glorify Him many a long night. May God bless us with a peaceful Night of Destiny and help us take every opportunity to grow our souls. References: Dates for the Night of Destiny and the last day of fasting, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/#dates Night of Destiny: 27th Night of Ramadan, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/night_of_destiny_27_Ramadan.html Ramadan, http://www.masjidtucson.org/submission/practices/ramadan/ Dhikr / Zikr: Commemorating and Remembering God, http://www.masjidtucson.org/God/zikr/ Sample Night of Destiny Dhikr, http://www.masjidtucson.org/God/zikr/NightofDestinyZikr.mp3 Peace.