Singling out some days for performing acts of worship

Q 6: What is the ruling on choosing the nights of the fourteenth and the twenty seventh of Ramadan as festivals before `Eid Al-Fitr (the Festival of Breaking the Fast), and studying and meditating in them, while excluding the rest of the month?

A: As for the fourteenth day, it is groundless to dedicate it to `Ibadah (worship) while excluding the rest of the month. As for the twenty seventh night, there is no harm in seeking Laylat-ul-Qadr (the Night of Decree) on that night. However, a Muslim should seek it in the odd nights of the last ten days in Ramadan, as it has great merit.As for dedicating those nights to studying and meditating, this is groundless as well, and considering them festivals is a Bid`ah (innovation in religion). (Part No. 10; Page No. 215) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.