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The Power [Al-Qadr] - English Translation - Hilali and Khan

Surah The Power [Al-Qadr] Ayah 5 Location Maccah Number 97

 1. Verily, We have sent it (this Qur’ân) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree).[1]

 2. And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is?

 3. The night of Al-Qadr (Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allâh in that night is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months).

 4. Therein descend the angels and the Rûh [Jibrîl (Gabrîl)] by Allâh’s Permission with all Decrees,

 5. (All that night), there is Peace (and Goodness from Allâh to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn.[2]