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Which is better: the birthday of the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, or Laylat al-Qadr (the Night of Decree)?

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Laylat al-Qadr is better than the day of the Mawlid, because Allah highlighted it in the Quran, saying: "The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months." The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, also highlighted it. Ibn Hajar mentioned that its specificity, due to the Quran being revealed therein, necessitates its superiority. On the other hand, only the Ubaydis, who imitated the Christians, highlighted the day of the Mawlid and innovated its celebration.

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