What is the ruling on dedicating Laylat al-Qadr to distributing prizes to those who have memorized the Qur'an?
The ruling on Quranic competitions and prize distribution on the 27th night of depends on the intention and purpose. If the purpose is to celebrate this night, then it is a rejected innovation (bid'ah), because what is legislated is to revive it with worship, like all other nights of the last ten days.
However, if the purpose is organizational, to benefit from the large attendance on this night to encourage the memorization of the Quran, or because it is the most likely night for Laylat al-Qadr and the Quran was revealed therein, then there appears to be no harm in that, and there is no blame upon whoever organizes these competitions or distributes the prizes.
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