and for well-being, and for lasting well-being, for after certainty no one has been given a gift better than lasting well-being.”

In al-Rawḍ and its marginal notes it is stated: “Past harm is lifted by pardon; present harm by well-being; and future harm by lasting well-being, because the latter entails the continuance of that well-being. This, then, is among the most comprehensive of supplications.”

One should therefore devote himself on the Night of Decree to abundant supplication and seeking forgiveness, for supplication on that night is answered. Let him also mention his own needs in the prayer he offers during that blessed night.