The Common A'maals for all 3 nights are given below : -

1. Take a Ghusl preferably near sunset time (wudhu also required) . Give/pre arrange for Sadqa/Charity tonight.

2. Recite two Rakats Salat, in every Rakat recite Sura-al-Hamd, and Sure Ikhlaas seven times. After finishing the prayer recite 70 times:

I seek the forgiveness of Allah and I repent before Him.

astaghfiru allaha wa atubu ilayhi

أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّهَ وَأَتُوبُ إلَيْهِ.

It is reported from the Prophet (pbuh) that by the time the reciter will rise from his place Allah (swt) will have forgiven him and his parents.Try to first be really repentant for serious mistakes done, sincerely ask for forgiveness either by: (a) recalling 70 different sins OR (b) feeling remorseful for 10 sins of the 7 main organs: eyes, ears, tongue, hands, mouth, stomach + private parts OR (c) some particular sins that you may have committed repeatedly OR (d) recalling the variety of punishments of different sins and finally resolve NOT TO Repeat them in the future, then only can one realistically expect to deserve the reward the HP has promised “Whoever performs this act will surely be forgiven by the Almighty even before here rises from his place".

3. Remember your sins & seek forgiveness. Recite Munajat e Taebeen , Dua Tauba (repentance) & Dua Kumayl .

4. The Holy Qur'an should be opened and placed in front, then one should recite:

When opening the qur’an and praying for your needs with the intercession of the qur’an, realize that while the qur’an is a cure for spiritual illness, it only benefits the pious ones and the evil doers are deprived of its illumination. Thus increase the chances for qur’an intercession to work on your behalf by earnestly following the rulings of the qur’an.

O Allah treat me as one of those who are free from Hell, in the name of this Holy Book sent by Thee, whatever there be in the Book. Including Ism-e-A'azam and Asmaa-e-Husnaa and the things to be dreaded, the things that may be expected and desired, like blessings of Jannat. Do forgive through the grace of this book

"Alaahumma inni asaloka be kitaabekal munzale Wa maa feeh, wa feehismokal akbaro wa asmaakal husnaa, wa maa yokhaafo Wa yurjaa an taj-alani min otaqaaeka minan-Naar",

After this he may beg from Allah swt whatever he wants

4. He should place the Holy Qur'an on his head and say,

While placing the qur’an on the head. Remind yourself that true salvation can only be achieved by always keeping the rules of qur’an ahead of us to follow. The fact that we put the Qur’an on our head is a sign of respect and reverence. We beseech Allah by the thaqalayn - the speaking and the silent Qur'an. - Holy Qur'an (39:56)

O Allah! I appeal to Thee in the name of this Qur'an and the Rooh that was sent along with it, and in the name of the Momin (believer) whose praise is contained in this Book and Tine obligation that is on them. No one else recognizes the right and truth more than Thee

"Allaahumma be haqqe haazal Qur'an we be haqqe man arsaltahoo beh, Wa be haqqe kulle momenin madahtahoo feeh, we be haqqeka alaihim fa-laa ahada a'arafo be haqqeka mink",

After this he should repeat 10 times each: As you seek intercession of the Almighty (bika ya al…) and the 14 infallibles realize that God is limitless in Mercy and the Ma’sumen pure agencies for the distribution of divine mercy to all creations.

بِكَ يَا اللّهُ،	bika yaallahu	For Your sake, O Allah,
بِمُحَمّدٍ،	bi-muhammadin	for the sake of Muhammad,
بِعَلِيّ،	bi-`aliyyin	for the sake of `Ali,
بِفَاطِمَةَ،	bi-fatimata	for the sake of Fatimah,
بِالحَسَنِ،	bilhasani	for the sake of Hasan,
بِالحُسَيْنِ،	bilhusayni	for the sake of Husayn,
بِعَلِيّ بْنِ الحُسَيْنِ،	bi-`aliyyi bni alhusayni	for the sake of `Ali ibn Husayn,
بِمُحَمّدِ بْنِ عَلِيّ،	bi-muhammadi bni `aliyyin	for the sake of Muhammad ibn `Ali,
بِجَعْفَرِ بْنِ مُحَمّدٍ،	bi-ja`fari bni muhammadin	for the sake of Ja`far ibn Muhammad,
بِمُوسَى بْنِ جَعْفَرٍ،	bi-musa bni ja`farin	for the sake of Musa ibn Jafar,
بِعَلِيّ بْنِ مُوسَى،	bi-`aliyyi bni musa	for the sake of `Ali ibn Musa,
بِمُحَمّدِ بْنِ عَلِيّ،	bi-muhammadi bni `aliyyin	for the sake of Muhammad ibn `Ali,
بِعَلِيّ بْنِ مُحَمّدٍ،	bi-`aliyyi bni muhammadin	for the sake of `Ali ibn Muhammad,
بِالحَسَنِ بْنِ عَلِيّ،	bilhasani bni `aliyyin	for the sake of Hasan ibn `Ali,
بِالحُجّةِ،	bilhujjati	for the sake of al-Hujjah.

One should then pray Almighty Allah to fulfill one’s desires.

5. Recite the Ziarat of Imam Hussain (A.S.). According to Hadith, during Lailat-e-Qadr an angel proclaims from the Arsh (throne) on the Seventh sky that Allah has forgiven who have visited the grave of Imam Hussain (as). (Ziarat.ppt download)

Whil performing Ziyarah of Imam Hussein (as), remind yourself that on this night, the souls of 124,000 Prophets (peace be upon them all) visit Imam, who is aware of our inner spiritual reality and is hurt and repulsed by our record of repeated evil deeds, indifference to God’s commandments; thus, we should avoid disgracing ourselves in that great audience of Imam. Also, associate the themes in the ZIYARAH of:
• Firm bond of love and obedience of God (SALAT). • Economic betterment of community (ZAKAT). • Overall mobilization of forces towards virtue (AMR BIL MA`RUF). • Overall cleansing of evil from society. • All-out war in all spheres of life to promote truth (JIHAD). • Tremendous endurance of all ensuing difficulties (SABR). • Complete distancing (LA`NAH) from all forms of injustice (DHULM) with destiny- shaping opportunity of this night and resolve to become on active player in improving the future in preparation for the REAPPEARANCE OF AL-MAHDI.

6. Recite Duas Jawshan Kabir & Jawshan Saghir.

7. Pray for others - Think of the many people all over the world who are in great difficulty & pray for them .

10. Keep awake the whole night. It has been reported that whoever keeps awake during Laylatul Qadr will have all his sins forgiven even if they number the stars in the sky, the stones in the mountains and are of the quantity of water in the seas.

11. Recite Dua Nudba & remember Imam e Zamana (atfs) much throughout the night & recite Dua Farajfor Imam atfs as many times as possible

12. Reading some Fiqh rules is highly recommended: use www.Islamic-laws.com

13. Recite the 15 Whispered prayers from Sahifa Sajjadia

14. Recite Salaat of Jafar e Tayyar & Tahajjud Salaat at the end of the night.

15. Allama Majlisi has stated that the best prayer during these nights is to seek forgiveness and seek ones wishes for this world and the hereafter and recite as much salwaat as possible. The Holy Prophet (pbuh) was asked what should be sought from Allah (swt) on Laylatul Qadr and he replied, "Health".

16. Recite a hundred rakats and it is preferable that in each rakat after the recitation of Sura Fatiha, Sura Ikhlaas be recited ten times.

17. Last 10 Nights duas

Al-Kaf`amiy has narrated that Imam Zayn al-Abiden (a.s) used to say this supplication very frequently at the Qadr nights while sitting, standing, in rukuu', and prostrating:

اللّهُمّ إِنّي أَمْسَيْتُ لَكَ عَبْداً دَاخِراً	alluhumma inni amsaytu laka `abdan dakhiran	O Allah: surely, I am at this evening Your passive slave;
لا أَمْلِكُ لِنَفْسِي نَفْعاً وَلا ضَرّاً	lu amliku linafsy naf`an wa lu ¤arran	I have no control of hurt or good to myself,
وَلا أَصْرِفُ عَنْهَا سُوءً،	wa lu asrifu `anhu su‘an	And I cannot drive back any evil from myself,
أَشْهَدُ بِذلِكَ عَلَى نَفْسِي،	ash-hadu bidhalika `alu nafse	I testify to so against myself,
وَأَعْتَرِفُ لَكَ بِضَعْفِ قُوّتِي،	wa a`tarifu laka bi¤a`fi quwwate	And to You do I confess of my powerlessness
وَقِلّةِ حِيلَتِي،	wa qillati helate	And my feebleness
فَصَلّ عَلَى مُحَمّدٍ وَآلِ مُحَمّدٍ	fasall `alu muhammadin wa uli muhammadin	So, (please do) send blessings upon Muhammad and the Household of Muhammad,
وَأَنْجِزْ لِي مَا وَعَدْتَنِي	wa anjiz le mu wa`adtany	And fulfill that of which You have promised me,
وَجَمِيعَ المُؤْمِنِينَ وَالمُؤْمِنَاتِ	wa jame`a almu´minena wal-mu´minuti	As well as all the believing men and women,
مِنَ المَغْفِرَةِ فِي هذِهِ اللّيْلَةِ،	mina almaghfirati fe hadhihi allaylati	That is Your forgiveness at this night.
وَأَتْمِمْ عَلَيّ مَا آتَيْتَنِي	wa atmim `alayya mu utaytany	And accomplish that which You have conferred upon me,
فَإِنّي عَبْدُكَ المِسكِينُ المُسْتَكِينُ	fa’inne `abduka almiskenu almustakenu	For I am Your slave—the poor, the humble,
الضّعِيفُ الفَقِيرُ المَهِينُ.	aldha`efu alfaqeru almahenu	The weak, the needy, the humiliated.
اللّهُمّ لا تَجْعَلْنِي نَاسِياً لِذِكْرِكَ فِيمَا أَوْلَيْتَنِي،	alluhumma lu taj`alny nusiyan lidhikrika femuawlaytane	O Allah: (please) do not make me negligent of the mention of You as regards that which You have bestowed upon me,
وَلا غَافِلاً لإحْسَانِكَ فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَنِي،	wa lu ghufilan liihsunika femu a`taytane	And do not make me inadvertent to Your favors to me as regards that which You have given me,
وَلا آيِساً مِنْ إِجَابَتِكَ وَإِنْ أَبْطَأَتْ عَنّي	wa lu uyisan min ijubatika wa in abtat `anne	And do not make me despair of Your responding to me, even if such response is postponed,
فِي سَرَّاءَ أَوْ ضَرَّاءَ	fe sarru‘a awdharru‘a	Whether I be in prosperity or adversity
أَوْ شِدّةٍ أَوْ رَخَاءٍ	aw shiddatin aw rakhu‘in	Or hardship or comfort
أَوْ عَافِيَةٍ أَوْ بَلاءٍ	aw `ufiyatin aw balu‘in	Or well-being or ordeal,
أَوْ بُؤْسٍ أَوْ نَعْمَاءَ	aw bu´sin aw na`mu‘a	Or misery or bliss.
إِنّكَ سَمِيعُ الدّعَاءِ.	innaka same`u alddu`u‘i	Verily, You are the Hearer of prayers.

Alternate Translation :I have passed the evening as a very humble servant of Thee. I have no control over the gains and losses for my person. I cannot remove any evil from myself. I depose against my conscience. I admit my weakness and inability of managing my affairs. Bestow Tine blessings on Mohammad (S.A.W.) and his Aal (A.S.). Whatever Thou hast given me or promised, fulfill that. Verily! I am Tine humble, weak and destitute servant. O Allah! Let me not forget the blessings that Thou hast bestowed on me, and let me not be forgetful about Tine kindness. Do not deny me Tine acceptance though it may be delayed, may it pertain to sorrow or happiness, and may it be connected with peace and tranquility or hardship and vicissitudes or pertaining to blessings. Thou hearse and accepts invocations in every condition.

In surah AL Qadr Allah (swt) clearly states: "Surely We revealed it (the Holy Qur'an) on the grand night. And what will make you comprehend what the grand night. The grand night is better than a thousand months. The angels and Gabriel descend in it by the permission of their Lord for every affair, Peace! It is till the break of the morning." (97:1-5)

Allah (swt) is inviting all the believers for a Divine feast; the invitation which has been brought by the messengers. Allah (swt) is the host, his most favorite angels are the servants and the believers are the guests. The table is spread with Divine blessings containing all sorts of rewards and favors. Though the eyes cannot see them nor the ears hear them not the human hearts imagine them, yet the bounties are all kept in readiness to be awarded to the guests in accordance to her actions.

On a final note, our destiny to large extent can be changed in this very night and much depends on us, how we decide to utilize both the night and the day of Qadr and for that matter each single moment of this blessed month of Ramadhan.

Let us therefore pray together that we may be granted the Tawfiq to be able to do the A’maals of Laylatul Qadr in its correct essence, that we may be granted the Maghferah and that we may earn the Pleasure of Allah (swt) in such a manner that our lives take a positive turn in a manner that we may earn the salvation for both this world and the Hereafter. Ameen

A humble request that we remember each other in our prayers and especially those we do not forget the oppressed , the suffering & our Deceased.

Introduction to Laylatul Qadr the Night of Power (from al-islam.org)

The month of Ramadhan has been singled out for special worship (`Ibadat) and exclusive favors. It is a month unlike other months. One reason for this, as defined by the Qur'an, is because the Holy Qur'an was revealed in this month. Says Allah in Sura al Baqarah: The month of Ramadhan, that in which the Qur'an was sent down; a guidance for mankind, and clear signs of guidance and distinction (2:185). In fact, according to a hadith of the 6th Imam (a), the other holy books were also revealed in this month.

Among the nights of Ramadhan is one special night, which is better than a thousand months (HQ, 97:3). Good deeds performed on that single night are equal to those performed over a thousand months. It is the Night of Power (Laylatul Qadr), when the Qur'an was revealed. Some commentators believe it was the night when the Qur'an was brought down from Baytul M`amur (Heavenly abode), for Jibrael to reveal in parts to the Prophet (s). Others say it was the night when the Prophet received the entire Qur'an, but was asked to transmit it as and when the occasion demanded.

Laylatul Qadr is a celebration to commemorate the arrival of the final guidance for humans. It is a tribute to the commencement of the message revealed to mankind by their Creator, a message which shows them the way to achieve happiness in both the worlds. Just as the arrival of a child is celebrated, on its birth and then every year, as a bringer of joy and fulfillment for the family, Laylatul Qadr is celebrated as a bringer of light and guidance for mankind. Unlike the birthday which is celebrated with a feast for the senses, Laylatul Qadr includes a feast for the spirit, a feast of worship and prayers.

Some Ahadith indicate that the fate of every believer for the coming year is decreed on this night. That is why the Du`as for this night ask for special favors in the decree for the year. Believers are encouraged to stay awake the entire night, and pray for blessings and forgiveness. It is the holiest night of the year, and it would be unwise to be heedless of the tremendous benefits of this night.

source : http://www.duas.org

Common A'amaal for Laylatul Qadr

Introduction to Laylatul Qadr the Night of Power (from al-islam.org)

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