Surah 97
القدر
Al-Qadr
The Power
Surah 97 · Meccan · 5 Ayahs
Surah Al-Qadr (The Power) is chapter 97 of the Quran. It has 5 ayahs, was revealed in Mecca, and begins in juz 30.
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The Virtues of the Night of Al-Qadr (the Decree) Allah informs that He sent the Qur'an down during the Night of Al-Qadr, and it is a blessed night about which Allah says, (We sent it down on a blessed night.) (44:3) This.
Classical references: Ibn Kathir (Abridged).
Source: Ibn Kathir (Abridged) (97:1).
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10.
This is a short orientation note and does not replace full tafsir.
Indeed, We sent it [i.e., the Qur’ān] down during the Night of Decree.
And what can make you know what is the Night of Decree?
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.
The angels and the Spirit [i.e., Gabriel] descend therein by permission of their Lord for every matter.1
Peace it is1 until the emergence of dawn.