As Muslims around the world enter the final days of Ramadan, Kenan Çaplık, Vice President of the Prophet's Lovers Foundation, delivered an evocative and deeply spiritual message marking the blessed night of Laylat al-Qadr—the Night of Power.

In his address, Çaplık underscored the immense spiritual value of this night, urging the global Muslim ummah to seize the opportunity for both personal transformation and renewed solidarity with the oppressed, particularly those in Gaza and other crisis-stricken regions.

“Laylat al-Qadr is not only a time to cleanse our hearts and seek forgiveness,” Çaplık said, “but it is also a divine call to action—a night in which we must awaken to our duties as members of a united ummah. This is the night when the Qur’an descended, a light to guide humanity from darkness to clarity, from despair to hope.”

Referring to the Qur’anic verse which describes Laylat al-Qadr as “better than a thousand months,” Çaplık emphasized the night’s extraordinary potential. “This is a moment when the heavens open, when the mercy of Allah descends upon the earth in torrents, and the angels themselves descend to witness the sincere acts of worship. It is a chance not only to erase past sins but to begin a new chapter in our lives with faith, purpose, and direction.”

He continued by highlighting that the blessings of Laylat al-Qadr are not limited to individual worship but extend to collective moral responsibilities. “We cannot separate our spiritual elevation from the suffering of our brothers and sisters in places like Gaza, Yemen, Syria, East Turkestan, and beyond,” Çaplık said. “Our worship should be infused with awareness—our prayers, while seeking mercy, must also seek justice for the oppressed.”

Quoting the foundational values of Islam, Çaplık stressed that ibadah (worship) is not merely ritualistic, but transformational. He called on believers to engage with the Qur’an as a living guide, not just as scripture to be recited. “Laylat al-Qadr is the night that gave humanity the Qur’an. Therefore, let us not only recite its verses tonight but strive to live by them every day. Let our actions become a reflection of its message—compassion, justice, and unwavering devotion to Allah.”

Çaplık urged Muslims to purify themselves through prayer, dhikr (remembrance), and du'a (supplication), using the occasion to recommit to a life of virtue. “This night should be the starting point of a journey toward long-lasting spiritual change. Let us rid ourselves of arrogance, envy, and heedlessness. Let us become vessels of light in a darkened world, serving the cause of truth and compassion.”

Turning to global injustices, he issued a passionate plea for Muslims to remember the victims of war, poverty, and occupation. “Tonight, we must raise our hands and cry out to our Lord for our brothers and sisters suffering in Gaza—besieged, bombed, yet unbroken. Let our voices echo the silent cries of the orphan, the widow, and the imprisoned. Let our ‘Amen’ resound with sincerity and unity.”

He went on to say: “Laylat al-Qadr is an opportunity not just to change ourselves, but to uplift our ummah. Let us strengthen the bonds of brotherhood, renew our commitment to infak (charitable giving), and take on the responsibility of being advocates for justice. This night, let the ummah feel like one body again—alive, conscious, and resolute.”

As the vice president of an organization dedicated to reviving the love of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Çaplık reminded Muslims of the Prophet’s deep concern for the weak and vulnerable. “To follow the Sunnah is to be near the orphan, to defend the oppressed, and to be a source of mercy for all creation,” he said.

Concluding his message, Çaplık prayed for the unity of the ummah and the awakening of a new Islamic consciousness rooted in the teachings of the Qur’an and the Prophetic model. “May Allah allow us to leave this night not as we entered it, but as better, more aware, and more faithful servants. May He grant us an ummah that will bring resurrection from destruction, light from darkness, and hope where despair has long reigned.”

He ended with a heartfelt invocation: “May we not be deprived of the mercy of this night. May the gates of the heavens remain open to our prayers. And may this Laylat al-Qadr be a turning point—for our souls, for our families, and for our ummah.”

The Vice President’s message reflects the Foundation’s deep commitment to nurturing spiritual growth and social responsibility, positioning Laylat al-Qadr as both a personal milestone and a communal call to action. As Ramadan draws to a close, Çaplık’s words serve as a stirring reminder of the night’s potential to renew faith, strengthen solidarity, and uplift humanity through devotion and empathy. (ILKHA)