“Laylatul Qadr” by Native Deen is food for the soul
With all the important steps we should take to prepare our hearts for Ramadan and particularly for Laylatul Qadr, should we take time to listen to nasheeds? Can a music video help us love and appreciate our faith more?
With the music video for “Laylatul Qadr” by Native Deen, we have more than a catchy tune that will replay in our mind long after the last note ends. We also find positive reminders of how important this holy night is, with innumerable potential rewards.
The chorus proclaims, “Oh, Laylatul Qadr. It’s a night of peace like no other. Until the bright morning hour, let’s worship on Laylatul Qadr.”
We are reminded to ask for Allah’s forgiveness on The Night of Power. The duaa is sung in Arabic and English: “Allah, you are so forgiving, and I know you love to forgive, so forgive me.”
The video is filmed at the elegant Turkish American Community Center in Lanham, Maryland — a beautiful and tranquil setting that shows the elegance of Islamic architecture. Like in most of Native Deen’s videos, the cast of actors is diverse, reflecting the American ummah. We see Muslims of various ages and colors, wearing jeans and thobes, hijabs and abayas. The Muslims embrace each other, pray, read the Quran, and smile. It is wholesome and reassuring to see the ummah represented at its best. Especially at a time when many of us must still worship at home because of the pandemic, this video makes us long for the warm ties of brotherhood and sisterhood that can be found at the masjid.
Ramadan is of course the month of fasting, and our “diet” consists of more than what we eat. It is also made up of what we watch and listen to. We should abstain from anything that compromises our worship or takes us farther from Allah SWT, especially during Ramadan. That is why nasheeds Like “Laylatul Qadr” are so beneficial. They are healthy food for our soul that bring us closer to God and fill our hearts and minds with positive messages. With its enjoyable melody, God-conscious lyrics, and wholesome images, Native Deen’s “Laylatul Qadr” might just help us appreciate the Night of Power even more.
