Laylat al-Qadr لَيْلَة الْقَدْر

The Night of Decree, in which the Quran began to be revealed and which the Quran says is better than a thousand months.

Arabic
لَيْلَة الْقَدْر
Transliteration
Laylat al-Qadr
Meaning
The Night of Decree
Topic
Calendar & people

About Laylat al-Qadr

It falls in Ramadan, and the Prophet taught that it should be sought in the last ten nights, especially the odd-numbered ones. God has not revealed its exact date, so many Muslims increase their worship throughout the last ten nights. A whole surah, Surah Al-Qadr, is dedicated to it.

Related on QuranCentral

Surah Al-Qadr Ramadan hub

See also

  • Ramadan رَمَضَان — Month of fasting
  • Dua دُعَاء — Supplication
  • Tarawih تَرَاوِيح — Ramadan night prayers
  • Tilawah تِلَاوَة — Recitation of the Quran

These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.