Surah Al Qadr
A Deeper look at its meaning...
The second Topic to be covered:
Night of Qadr
1. Verily! We have sent it (this Qur'an) down in the night of Al-Qadr (Decree)
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 Allah 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 Ruh [Jibrael (Gabriel)] by Allah's Permission with all Decrees,
5. Peace! (All that night, there is Peace and Goodness from Allah to His believing slaves) until the appearance of dawn.
- According to scholars, "Qadr" refers to " Determination of Destiny"
- In this night, whatever everyone is to receive that year is decided.
- The Holy Prophet (SAWW) has directed the believers to stay awake the whole night in prayer, seeking forgiveness for ones sins and asking for one's desires.
- On this night, the question of sustenance, life and death of every individual is decided.
- Here Allah (SWT) is inviting us to seek his pardon. ...SO GRAB IT!
The four stages of the Holy Quran
First Stage: In "Lawh-al-Mahfuz" meaning "Preserved Tablet" whereby the wison of the Holy Quran was only known by Allah (SWT).
First Stage: In "Lawh-al-Mahfuz" meaning "Preserved Tablet" whereby the wison of the Holy Quran was only known by Allah (SWT).
Second Stage: Revealed in its entirely into the heart of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W.W). He had complete knowledge of it spiritually.
So what do YOU think about this Surah?
What are YOUR thoughts on these powerful verses sent by Allah (SWT)?
Third Stage: At this stage, the Holy Quran was revealed in its full chapter by chapter form to the Holy Prophet (SAWW).
Fourth Stage: The Holy Quran was revealed verse by verse, when a situation demanded it. This happened by angel Gibraeel bringing down a verse whereby the Holy Prophet (SAWW) recited it to the people and explained it in detail.
The Generals about the Surah
- Revealed in Makkah
- Contains 5 verses
- It is the 97th Surah in the Holy Quran.
...So what is the significance of reciting this specific Surah??
Refer to booklet