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The sura is named "al-Qadr" because its first verse refers to the revelation of the Qur'an in the Night of Qadr. The Sura is also known as "Inna Anzalna" because it opens with this phrase. | The sura is named "al-Qadr" because its first verse refers to the revelation of the Qur'an in the Night of Qadr. The Sura is also known as "Inna Anzalna" because it opens with this phrase. | ||
'''Order and Place of Revelation''' | *'''Order and Place of Revelation''' | ||
Sura al-Qadr is a Makki Sura, and in the [[order of revelation]], it is the twenty fifth sura revealed to the [[Prophet (s)]]. In the current order of compilation, this sura is the ninety seventh sura of the Qur'an, located in juz' thirty. Because of certain [[hadith]]s, some Quranic [[exegete]]s have allowed the possibility of the sura having been revealed in [[Medina]]. When the Prophet (s) saw in a dream that [[Banu Umayya]] were ascending his [[minbar]], he was greatly saddened. Thus, the sura was revealed to console him. | Sura al-Qadr is a Makki Sura, and in the [[order of revelation]], it is the twenty fifth sura revealed to the [[Prophet (s)]]. In the current order of compilation, this sura is the ninety seventh sura of the Qur'an, located in juz' thirty. Because of certain [[hadith]]s, some Quranic [[exegete]]s have allowed the possibility of the sura having been revealed in [[Medina]]. When the Prophet (s) saw in a dream that [[Banu Umayya]] were ascending his [[minbar]], he was greatly saddened. Thus, the sura was revealed to console him. | ||
'''The Number of Verses and Other Features''' | *'''The Number of Verses and Other Features''' | ||
Sura al-Qadr has five verses, thirty words, and 114 letters. With respect to size, it counts as one of the [[Mufassalat Suras]] in the subgroup of "Awsat" (mediums) and a small sura of the Qur'an. | Sura al-Qadr has five verses, thirty words, and 114 letters. With respect to size, it counts as one of the [[Mufassalat Suras]] in the subgroup of "Awsat" (mediums) and a small sura of the Qur'an. | ||