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We are indeed very fortunate to have the recognition of Imam-e-Zaman, who is the Mazhar-e-Dhat-e-Allah, and whose guidance and blessings are a source of peace and security for us for both the worlds.
I, as our Prophet said that the unfortunate and misguided ones are deprived of the benefits of this Night, we must offer our thanksgiving to Allah that we are not of the misguided ones and rejoice in His blessings with which we have been favoured. Lail-tul Qadr is the night for repentance and meditation. It is the night when we should try to seek the pleasures of Allah and the Noorani Deedar of our Spiritual Lord. This Night is not given to us for mere outward celebrations and rejoicing. The sleep we are asked to sacrifice is not for pleasure and enjoyment; it is for gaining the Ma'rifat of Imam-e-Zaman. Dai Nasir-i Khusraw explains the significance of this night saying: " You illuminate the mosques on the Night of Qadr and make it as bright as the day, while your hearts are as dark as the darkest night. Know that illuminations are not enough. When you light the lamps, remind yourselves that your dark hearts, without inner purifications, will not become enlightened by the lamps".
This is the night for sincere repentance and meditation.
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