Surah Al-QadrBenefits & Virtues
Al-Qadr is a five-verse surah about the Night of Decree, when the Quran was first sent down and which is better than a thousand months.
What this surah teaches
- 1The Quran was sent down on the Night of Decree.
- 2It is better than a thousand months.
- 3Angels and the Spirit descend by their Lord's permission with every matter.
- 4It is peace until the emergence of dawn.
Reported virtues, with source and grading
“Whoever stands in prayer on Laylat al-Qadr out of faith and seeking reward, his previous sins will be forgiven.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Grading: Authentic (sahih).
“Search for Laylat al-Qadr in the odd nights of the last ten nights of Ramadan.”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari
Grading: Authentic (sahih). No authentic report fixes the exact night.
Popular claims to treat with caution
These are often repeated online, but they are weak, disputed, or we could not trace them to a reliable source. They are listed so you can recognise them, not as established virtue.
Reciting Surah Al-Qadr equals reading the whole Quran.
We have not been able to trace this to a reliable hadith source, so we do not present it as an established virtue.
How to read this page
We keep three things apart: what the Quran itself says, what is reported in hadith (with its collection and grading), and what is only popular practice. A virtue report describes a recommended deed and does not make it obligatory. For rulings or personal practice, ask a qualified scholar. Our approach is explained on the about page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of reading Surah Al-Qadr?
Al-Qadr is a five-verse surah about the Night of Decree, when the Quran was first sent down and which is better than a thousand months. Reported virtues with a source and grading are listed on this page, including: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim; Sahih al-Bukhari.
Are the hadith about Surah Al-Qadr authentic?
Some are and some are not. This page separates well-attested reports from popular claims that are weak or that we could not trace to a reliable source: Reciting Surah Al-Qadr equals reading the whole Quran.
Is it obligatory to recite Surah Al-Qadr on a particular day or time?
No. Virtue reports describe what is recommended or reported, not an obligation. Obligatory recitation is limited to Al-Fatiha in the prayer. For personal practice, consult a qualified scholar.