Al-Qadr (القدر)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ إِنَّا أَنْزَلْنَاهُ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ
Innaa anzalnaahu fee lailatil qadr
BEHOLD, from on high have We bestowed this [divine writ] on Night of Destiny.
وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ
Wa maa adraaka ma lailatul qadr
And what could make thee conceive what it is, that Night of Destiny?
لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
Lailatul qadri khairum min alfee shahr
The Night of Destiny is better than a thousand months:
تَنَزَّلُ الْمَلَائِكَةُ وَالرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِمْ مِنْ كُلِّ أَمْرٍ
Tanaz zalul malaa-ikatu war roohu feeha bi izni-rab bihim min kulli amr
in hosts descend in it the angels, bearing divine inspiration by their Sustainer's leave; from all [evil] that may happen
سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ
Salaamun hiya hattaa mat la'il fajr
does it make secure, until the rise of dawn.
Meaning
The Power
Ayas
5
Revelation
Meccan
Surah No
97
Significance of Laylat al-Qadr: Surah Al-Qadr emphasizes the importance and blessings of the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr), which is a night during the last ten nights of Ramadan. It is described as better than a thousand months, a night when the Quran was revealed.
Divine Decree: The Surah highlights that on this night, the decrees of Allah for the coming year are sent down by the angels with the permission of Allah, and it is a night of great mercy, forgiveness, and peace.
Encouragement to Seek Laylat al-Qadr: Believers are encouraged to increase their worship, prayer, and good deeds during the last ten nights of Ramadan, particularly in search of Laylat al-Qadr, as it brings immense reward and blessings.
Significance of Laylat al-Qadr: Surah Al-Qadr emphasizes the importance and blessings of the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr), which is a night during the last ten nights of Ramadan. It is described as better than a thousand months, a night when the Quran was revealed.
Divine Decree: The Surah highlights that on this night, the decrees of Allah for the coming year are sent down by the angels with the permission of Allah, and it is a night of great mercy, forgiveness, and peace.
Encouragement to Seek Laylat al-Qadr: Believers are encouraged to increase their worship, prayer, and good deeds during the last ten nights of Ramadan, particularly in search of Laylat al-Qadr, as it brings immense reward and blessings.
Increased Spiritual Awareness: Reciting this Surah brings awareness of the importance of Laylat al-Qadr, encouraging believers to engage more in worship during the last ten nights of Ramadan.
Blessings and Peace: It invites the believer to seek the blessings, peace, and forgiveness that come with Laylat al-Qadr.
Forgiveness of Sins: Reading this Surah with sincerity during Ramadan, particularly in the last ten nights, is believed to bring Allah’s mercy and forgiveness for sins.
Increases Worship and Devotion: It motivates the believer to worship more diligently, recognizing the special spiritual significance of this night.
The Virtue of Laylat al-Qadr:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Whoever prays during Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and in hope of reward, his past sins will be forgiven.” (Sahih Bukhari)
This Hadith emphasizes the importance of seeking Laylat al-Qadr through prayer and worship, as it offers an opportunity for forgiveness.
The Importance of the Last Ten Nights of Ramadan:
Aisha (RA) narrated: “The Prophet (ﷺ) used to exert himself in worship during the last ten nights of Ramadan more than at any other time.” (Sahih Muslim)
This highlights the significance of the last ten nights, where Laylat al-Qadr is believed to occur, and the importance of intensifying worship during this period
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