About Surah Al-Qadr
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Qadr is القدر. Al-Qadr means “Decree”, “Measure” or “Power”. The name comes from the first verse, which speaks of the Night of Qadr (Laylat al-Qadr). Scholars differ on whether it is Makki or Madani; quran.com lists it as Makki. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 25 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-’Alaq and before Surah Al-Bayyinah.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Qadr
The surah explains the value of the Quran by describing the blessed night in which it was sent down.
- The surah’s purpose is to show the value and importance of the Quran.
- Allah states that He Himself sent the Quran down, so it is not the composition of the Prophet.
- It was revealed on the Night of Decree, a night in which destinies are decided, and its revelation changed the course of the world.
- That night is described as better than a thousand months; the angels and the Spirit descend in it by their Lord’s permission, and it is peace until dawn.
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