The answer is: yes, without doubt. As for the view held by some scholars that no one attains its reward unless he senses it, this is a very weak opinion. For the Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr with faith and seeking Allah’s reward…” (1). He did not say, “while knowing that it is Laylat al-Qadr.” Had knowledge of it been a condition for attaining this reward, the Messenger ﷺ would have made that clear.
The Seventh Discussion: The Signs of Laylat al-Qadr
Laylat al-Qadr has signs that occur during it and signs that appear afterward.
Its concurrent signs include:
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The strength of the illumination and light on that night. At the present time, this sign is perceived only by one who is out in the open countryside, far from artificial lights.
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Tranquillity—that is, tranquillity of the heart and openness of the breast. The believer finds on that night a comfort, tranquillity, and openness of heart greater than what he finds on other nights.
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Some scholars have said that the winds are calm on that night; that is, there are no storms or violent gusts, but rather the weather is pleasant (2).
(1) Its authentication has previously been cited on p. 493.
(2) Supporting this is the hadith of Jabir, in which the Messenger of Allah said: “I was shown Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree), then I was made to forget it. It is during the last ten nights, and it is clear and bright, neither hot nor cold, as though it contains a moon outshining its stars. Its devils do not emerge until its dawn breaks.” Authenticated by Ibn Khuzaymah (2190) and Ibn Hibban in al-Ihsan (3688).
Also the hadith of Ubadah ibn al-Samit, in which the Messenger of Allah said: “A sign of Laylat al-Qadr is that it is clear and bright, as though it contains a shining moon: calm and tranquil, neither cold nor hot. No shooting star is cast during it until morning. Another sign is that the sun rises the following morning level, without rays, like the moon on the night of the full moon; and no devil is permitted to emerge with it on that day.” Reported by Ahmad (5/324). Al-Haythami said in al-Majma (3/175): “Its narrators are trustworthy.”
His statement, “clear and bright,” means: luminous, with neither cold nor heat, and with no rain or severe cold.