Answered by Shaykh Yusuf Badat
Question:
Which ten nights are referred to in chapter 89 of the Qurʿan? Are they the last ten nights of Ramadan?
Answer:
In the Name of Allah, Most Merciful, Most Gracious
Jazak Allah Khayr/ Thank you for your question.
There are four scholarly views regarding the meaning of “layal ʿashr (ten nights)” from verse 89:2 of the Qurʿan, as listed below:
- First 10 days and nights of Dhu al-Ḥijjah. This view has been reported by Ibn Abbas, Mujahid, Qatadah, Ḍhahhak, Suddi, Qurṭubi, Kalbi, Ṭabari, Ibn Kathir, Muqatil and Shawkani.
- Last 10 nights of Ramadan. This stance reported by Abu Dhabyan.
- First 10 days and nights of Ramadan. This opinion reported by Dhahhak.
- First 10 days of Muḥarram. This verdict reported by Yaman Ibn Riyab.
Imam Shawkani (may Allah’s mercy be with him) has indicated that it is possible that all of these meanings are incorporated in the verse.
And Allah Knows Best.
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