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Surah Qadr

Surah Qadr from the Qur'an in Arabic, in English letters and with its meaning.

5 verses
Under a minute to recite
From the Qur'an

بِّسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةِ ٱلْقَدْرِوَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِلَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍتَنَزَّلُ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍسَلَٰمٌ هِىَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ ٱلْفَجْرِ

Text: The Qur'an, Arabic text in the Uthmani script (reading of Hafs from Asim). Meaning: The Meaning of the Glorious Koran, translated by Marmaduke Pickthall, 1930.
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بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Bismi Allahi ar‑Rahmani ar‑Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
1
إِنَّآ أَنزَلْنَٰهُ فِى لَيْلَةِ ٱلْقَدْرِ
Inna anzalnahu fi laylati al‑qadr
Lo! We revealed it on the Night of Predestination.
2
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ
Wa ma adraka ma laylatu al‑qadr
Ah, what will convey unto thee what the Night of Power is!
3
لَيْلَةُ ٱلْقَدْرِ خَيْرٌ مِّنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ
Laylatu al‑qadri khayrun min alfi shahr
The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.
4
تَنَزَّلُ ٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ فِيهَا بِإِذْنِ رَبِّهِم مِّن كُلِّ أَمْرٍ
Tanazzalu al‑mala'ikatu wa ar‑ruhu fiha bi'idhni rabbihim min kulli amr
The angels and the Spirit descend therein, by the permission of their Lord, with all decrees.
5
سَلَٰمٌ هِىَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ ٱلْفَجْرِ
Salamun hiya hatta matla'i al‑fajr
(The night is) Peace until the rising of the dawn.

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När den reciteras

Many Sunni Muslims recite Surah Qadr during Ramadan, especially when seeking Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree. It may also be recited in daily prayer or during personal Qur'an reading throughout the year. In the tradition, its words invite reflection on revelation, mercy and peace.

Ramadan
Laylat al-Qadr
Daily prayer
Personal reflection

Varifrån den kommer

Surah Qadr is from the Qur'an, which Muslims believe was revealed by Allah to the Prophet Muhammad. Its name, al-Qadr, is commonly translated as “Decree” or “Power.” The surah describes the revelation of the Qur'an on Laylat al-Qadr and the descent of the angels on that night.

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How many verses are in Surah Qadr?

Surah Qadr has 5 verses.

What is Surah Qadr about?

It describes Laylat al-Qadr, the Night of Decree, on which the Qur'an was sent down. It speaks of the night's greatness, the descent of the angels and peace until dawn.

When is Surah Qadr recited?

Many Muslims recite it during Ramadan, particularly while seeking Laylat al-Qadr. It can also be recited in daily prayer and at other times of the year.

How long does Surah Qadr take to recite?

It can be recited in under a minute, though the pace varies from person to person.

What language is Surah Qadr in?

The original text is in Arabic. The English letters help readers follow the Arabic pronunciation, while the meaning explains its message in English.