the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.” Reported by al-Bukhari.

1193 – ʿĀʾishah (may Allah be pleased with her) also said: “When the last ten nights of Ramadan began, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ would enliven the whole night, wake his family, apply himself with full vigor, and tighten his waist-cloth.” Agreed upon.

1194 – She likewise said: “The Messenger of Allah ﷺ exerted himself in worship during Ramadan more than at any other time, and during its last ten nights he exerted himself more than at any other time.” Narrated by Muslim.

1195 – She further related: “I asked, ‘Messenger of Allah, if I realize which night is the Night of Decree, what should I supplicate with?’ He replied, ‘Say: O Allah, You are Pardoning and You love to pardon, so pardon me.’” Narrated by al-Tirmidhi, who said, “A sound and reliable hadith.”

[Commentary]
The author—may Allah have mercy on him—opens, in his book Riyad al-Salihin, a chapter on the merit of Laylat al-Qadr.

The Night of Decree is so named for two reasons: