Muslims observe night of destiny, pray for coronavirus elimination
2020/05/13-13:04
Iranians are marking Laylat al-Qadr or the Night of Destiny, the occasion when the holy Quran was revealed to the Prophet of Islam some 14 centuries ago. This year, Muslims have observed the holy occasion amid social distancing.
Voices of prayers on a special night for Muslims; it’s the night when the holy Quran was revealed to Prophet Mohammad.
Muslims call it Lailatul Qadr, or the night of destiny.
On this night, Muslims keep vigil at religious sites, while making wishes and yearning for spiritual uplift.
This year, the night of destiny is marked differently, with worshipers keeping a 6-feet distance from each other.
As the coronavirus grips the entire world, Muslims now find the night of Destiny a source of solace and a chance to reach out to God to save the world from the outbreak.
The exact date for the night of destiny is a subject of dispute, but all Islamic references are unanimous that it is one of three different dates: the 19th, the 21st, or the 23rd nights of the fasting month of Ramadan.
To every Muslim, the night of destiny is a once-in-a-year opportunity to ask God to fulfill their wishes. Now, as all human beings around the world are facing a common crisis, a common prayer is resonating here: God please save all humanity from the deadly pandemic.
