It seems people in the past used to live for nearly 950+ years. Prophet Noah lived until he attained 950 years! Prophet Adam (the first human being and first Prophet) lived until he was nearly 1000 years old. Similarly, Prophet Shoaib [Alaihi Salaam (A.S) meaning peace be upon him]-882 years, Prophet Saleh (A.S)-586 years, Prophet Zakkariya (A.S)-207 years, Prophet Ibrahim (A.S)-195 years, Prophet Sulayman (A.S)-150 yrs, Prophet ismail (A.S)-137 years, Prophet Yakub (A.S)-129 years, Prophet Musa (A.S)-125 years, Prophet Ishaq (A.S)-120 years, Prophet Harun (A.S)-119 years, Prophet Yusuf (A.S)-110 years, Prophet Isah (A.S)- 33 years and finally the seal of the Prophet, Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him)-63 years. May Allah bless them all. Aameen. So, since people in the olden ages lived until such ripe ages, Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) asked Allah how could Muslims achieve such piety in their short lifespans? And thus, Allah gave Laylatul Qadr (the blessed night)!

Laylatul Qadr/ Shabe Qadr (the blessed night) mentioned in the Surah Al-Qadr. Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) asked Muslims to search for this night in the last ten nights of Ramadan and better still the last five odd nights! But since Ramadan begins one day earlier in some parts of the Muslim world, many Muslim scholars advise Muslims to search for this blessed night in all the last ten nights of Ramadan. Qadr meaning power or Laylatul Qadr meaning the night of power. As worship during this night is equivalent to the worship of 1000 months or 83.333333333333333 years. Another important Sunnah [practice of Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him)] is I'tikaf. I'tikaf means isolation in the Mosque/Masjid. And the best I'tikaf is done during the last ten days of Ramadan. One thing to remember is to stay away from electronic devices of all sorts during this period. And devote oneself solely in the worship of Allah Subahanahu Ta'ala. And seek his forgiveness and infinite mercy! Please remember this humble brother of yours and his family in your precious Duas (prayers).