The Place of the Night of Decree in the Month of Ramadan

Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) performed i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) in the first ten days of Ramadan seeking the Night of Decree, then in the middle ten, then in the last ten. Is it possible that the Night of Decree could be in the entire month?

Answer:
There is no doubt that it is in the month of Ramadan. It is in the month of Ramadan. It could be the first night of Ramadan. It could be the last night of Ramadan. It could be in the middle of Ramadan. Allah knows best. The Messenger, out of his eagerness for good, sought it out. He would perform i'tikaf in the middle ten days, seeking the Night of Decree. Then, when it became more likely to him, or it became clear to him, that it was in the last ten days, he moved his i'tikaf to the last ten days and remained in that state until he passed away (peace and blessings be upon him). So it is most likely in the last ten days, even though it is possible that it is in the beginning of the month or in the middle of it. Yes.