What is the ruling on praying two rak'ahs on Laylat al-Qadr with Surat al-Ikhlas recited seven times after Al-Fatiha in each rak'ah, along with mentioning the evidence and its authenticity?
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It is recommended to observe the night of Laylat al-Qadr with faith and hope for reward, so that sins may be forgiven. This is done through prayer, remembrance (), supplication (du'a), and recitation of the Qur'an, without specifying the recitation of Surat al- after Al-Fatiha a certain number of times, as this has not been authentically reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. Any commitment to a method of worship not reported from him is considered an innovation (bid'ah). Laylat al-Qadr is not known definitively, but it is sought in the last ten nights of , especially in the odd-numbered nights.
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