Surah Al-Qadr explained for children, in pictures
The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months
Meaning from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, simplified for children. Reviewed by Sherif Alkady, 17 October 2026.
The lessons
1 · Verses 1–3The Night of Decree
Allah sent down the Quran on a night of great honour, the Night of Decree, one of the nights of Ramadan. And what will tell you what the Night of Decree is? It is better than a thousand months without it.
2 · Verses 4–5Peace until dawn
On that night the angels and Jibril, peace be upon him, come down by their Lord's permission with every matter Allah has decreed for that year. It is a night of peace and safety all through, with no harm in it, until dawn rises.
Surah Al-Qadr at a glance
Surah Al-Qadr is a Makki surah with 5 verses; it is number 97 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 598.
- Order in the mushaf
- 97
- Number of verses
- 5 verses
- Makki or Madani
- Makki (revealed in Makkah)
- Juz
- 30 (Juz Amma)
- Starts on page
- 598
- What its name means
- Al-Qadr means honour and greatness: the Night of Decree is a great night in Ramadan in which the Quran came down.
Classification, verse count and page numbers follow the Madinah Mushaf (Hafs from Asim, Kufi count).
Word meanings in Surah Al-Qadr for kids
Meanings from Tafsir Al-Muyassar, in simple words.
- أَنزَلْنَٰهُ
- We sent it down (Verse 1)
- ٱلْقَدْرِ
- Power and honour (Verse 1)
- أَلْفِ شَهْرٍۢ
- a thousand months (Verse 3)
- تَنَزَّلُ
- descend (Verse 4)
- وَٱلرُّوحُ
- Jibril, peace be upon him (Verse 4)
- كُلِّ أَمْرٍۢ
- every matter decreed (Verse 4)
- سَلَٰمٌ
- peace (Verse 5)
- مَطْلَعِ ٱلْفَجْرِ
- the break of dawn (Verse 5)
Check your understanding of Surah Al-Qadr: questions for kids
Read the question, think, then tap the answer you choose.
1. On which night did Allah send down the Quran?
2. In which month is Laylat al-Qadr?
3. Laylat al-Qadr is better than how many months?
4. Who comes down on Laylat al-Qadr?
5. Until when is Laylat al-Qadr peace?
Questions parents ask
What is a simple explanation of Surah Al-Qadr for children?
Allah sent down the Quran on a night of great honour, the Night of Decree, one of the nights of Ramadan. It is better than a thousand months; the angels and Jibril, peace be upon him, come down in it by their Lord's permission, and it is a night of peace and safety until dawn.
What is the Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr)?
A night of great honour, one of the nights of Ramadan, on which Allah sent down the Quran. It is better than a thousand months without it.
What is the lesson of Surah Al-Qadr?
That the Night of Decree is better than a thousand months. On it Jibril and the angels come down with every matter Allah has decreed for that year, and it is peace all through until dawn.
Why is Surah Al-Qadr called by this name?
Al-Qadr means honour and greatness: the Night of Decree is a great night in Ramadan in which the Quran came down.
What are the main facts about Surah Al-Qadr?
Surah Al-Qadr is a Makki surah with 5 verses; it is number 97 in the mushaf, in juz 30 (Juz Amma), and starts on page 598. Its big idea: The Night of Decree is better than a thousand months.
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