The Night of Decree | Al-Qadr

In brief

The surah speaks of the Quran being sent down on the Night of Decree and reveals its spiritual weight: it is better than a thousand months. The angels descend by God's permission, and the night is described as peace until dawn.

What this surah covers

• The Quran's revelation on the Night of Decree
• The night's extraordinary spiritual value
• Peace and the descent of the angels

Source basis

This summary is based on the Quran.com / Quran Foundation Surah Info page. Quran.com marks the chapter introduction as adapted from Tafsir Ibn Ashur.

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