97. Al-Qadr

Playing: Al-Fatihah Verse 1
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

About Surah Al-Qadr

97. The Power, Fate | Meccan | 5 verses

Its theme is to acquaint man with the value, worth and importance of the Quran. Its being placed just after Surah Al-Alaq in the arrangement of the Quran alone explains that the Holy Book, the revelation of which began with the first five verses of Surah Al-Alaq , was sent down in a destiny making night.

Main Theme: Surah Al-Qadr focuses on acquaint man with the value, worth and importance of the Quran.

Revelation Context: Revealed in Makkah. Traditionally listed as revelation number 25. Contains 5 verses. Whether Surah Al-Qadr is a Makki or a Madani revelation is disputed.

Benefits & Significance

Surah Al-Qadr matters in daily life by developing strong belief in Allah while strengthening awareness of the Hereafter; this helps the reader stay principled under pressure and consistent in faith.

  • Builds a stable faith-based mindset so choices are made with trust in Allah, not fear of people. This is a recurring practical lesson in Surah Al-Qadr.
  • Reduces careless choices by reviving awareness of judgment, reward, and consequence. Regular reflection on Surah Al-Qadr helps apply this in daily life.
  • Opens a clear path back to Allah through sincere repentance after mistakes. Surah Al-Qadr links this directly to faith-driven action.

بِّسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةِ ٱلْقَدْرِ 1

Indeed, We sent the Qur'an down during the Night of Decree.

وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ 2

And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree?

لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌۭ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍۢ 3

The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.

تَنَزَّلُ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍۢ 4

The angels and the Spirit descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter.

سَلَٰمٌ هِىَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ ٱلْفَجْرِ 5

Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.