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Sūra 97: Qadr, or The Night of Power (or Honor)

Section 1 (1-5)

1. Inna anzalnahu fee laylati alqadri

1. We have indeed revealed this (Message) in the Night of Power:


2. Wama adraka ma laylatu alqadri

2. And what will explain to thee what the night of power is?


3. Laylatu alqadri khayrun min alfi shahrin

3. The Night of Power is better than a thousand months.


4. Tanazzalu almala-ikatu waalrroohu feeha bi-ithni rabbihim min kulli amrin

4. Therein come down the angels and the Spirit by Allah.s permission, on every errand:


5. Salamun hiya hatta matlaAAi alfajri

5. Peace!...This until the rise of morn!


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