City stays awake in search of the night of power

Worshippers across Karachi spent the 27th night of the holy month of Ramazan in intense prayers and remembrance of God, as mosques across the city remained filled with devotees observing one of the most spiritually significant nights for Muslims.

As in other parts of the country, special prayers and acts of worship continued in mosques until Sehri.

Hundreds of mosques in the city completed the recitation of the Holy Quran during special congregations held on the night. Following the completion of the Quran, religious scholars delivered sermons highlighting the virtues and significance of Laylat al-Qadr, also known as the Night of Power.

It is widely believed that Muslims intensify worship during the last ten days of Ramazan in search of Laylat al-Qadr, the most blessed night of the year.

The sacred night is believed to fall on one of the odd nights of the final ten days of Ramazan and is regarded as a night of immense spiritual significance.

According to Islamic teachings, worship performed on Laylat al-Qadr carries rewards greater than those of a thousand months. As in previous years, people in Karachi spent the 27th night not only in mosques but also in their homes, engaging in prayers, recitation of the Quran, and remembrance of God throughout the night.

Devotees offered Nawafil and participated in collective supplications.

Special prayers were offered for forgiveness of sins, blessings in livelihood, harmony in the world and the eternal peace of the deceased. Worshippers also prayed for peace, prosperity, and stability in the country.

After the conclusion of these gatherings, several mosques also arranged Sehri for the participants.