A renowned exegetist of the #Quran, Mufti Ahmad Yar Khan Alaihir raHmah has stated: This night is called #Laylat-ul-Qadr for several reasons:
- In this night, the tasks of the following years are set and assigned to the angels. Qadr refers to either destiny or dignity.
- The Holy Quran was revealed at this night.
- The worship performed in this night has great Qadr (excellence).
- Qadr also means ‘narrowness.’ Angels descend at this night in such a great number that the earth is crowded with them.
For these reasons, this night is called Lailat al-Qadr. [Mawa’iz-e-Na’imiyyah, Page 62]