Edward William Lane

It is affirmed [in the 97th chapter of the Qur’an] to be “better than a thousand months”; and the angels are believed to descend, and to be occupied in conveying blessings to the faithful from the commencement of it until daybreak. Moreover, the gates of heaven being then opened, prayer is held to be certain of success. Salt water, it is said, suddenly becomes sweet on this night.

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