Surah Al-Qadr: 5 Blessed Verses with Transliteration
Surah Al-Qadr is presented here in clear Arabic with reader-friendly transliteration and English meaning. Learn what the Surah teaches, check its authentic references and practise without rushing.
What is Surah Al-Qadr about?
Surah Al-Qadr explains the extraordinary status of the Night of Decree. It tells us that the Quran was sent down on this night, that it is better than a thousand months and that the angels descend by Allah’s permission.
- The Quran and the Night of Decree
- A night better than a thousand months
- The descent of the angels and the Spirit
- Peace continuing until dawn
Surah Al-Qadr in Arabic, transliteration and English
Read each ayah from right to left in Arabic, then use the transliteration only as a temporary aid. Transliteration cannot show every Quranic sound accurately, so learners should listen to a qualified reciter or teacher.
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.
Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.
Key message in easy English
Surah Al-Qadr explains the extraordinary status of the Night of Decree. It tells us that the Quran was sent down on this night, that it is better than a thousand months and that the angels descend by Allah’s permission.
Learn the Surah before Ramadan if possible. Notice the repeated word “qadr,” pronounce the ending of each ayah distinctly and connect the translation to a practical last-ten-nights worship plan.
How to learn Surah Al-Qadr
Listen to one ayah from a reliable reciter while following the Arabic text.
Repeat a short phrase and correct the sound before adding more words.
Read the meaning and explain the main lesson in your own simple words.
Recite on different days and use it in Salah only after the order is secure.
Surah Al-Qadr questions and answers
How many verses are in Surah Al-Qadr?
Surah Al-Qadr is chapter 97 of the Quran and contains 5 verses. It is commonly classified as Makkan. Its English name is “The Night of Decree.”
What is the main message of Surah Al-Qadr?
Surah Al-Qadr explains the extraordinary status of the Night of Decree. It tells us that the Quran was sent down on this night, that it is better than a thousand months and that the angels descend by Allah’s permission. Its central themes include the quran and the night of decree, a night better than a thousand months, the descent of the angels and the spirit, peace continuing until dawn.
Is there an authentic hadith about Surah Al-Qadr?
The Prophet ﷺ taught that whoever stands in prayer on Laylatul Qadr with faith and hope for Allah’s reward will have previous sins forgiven. The exact night should be sought in the final ten nights of Ramadan. The linked source lets readers check the reference instead of relying on an unsourced social-media claim.
What is the easiest way to memorise this Surah?
Learn the Surah before Ramadan if possible. Notice the repeated word “qadr,” pronounce the ending of each ayah distinctly and connect the translation to a practical last-ten-nights worship plan. Revise the previous ayah before adding another and ask a capable teacher to correct pronunciation.
Sources used for this page
Arabic text, verse order and the English rendering are checked against Quran.com chapter 97. Where an authentic hadith connection is available, it is linked above. No special recitation count, guaranteed worldly result or unsupported virtue has been added.
