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The timeline between the revelation of first verse of the Quran and the last is around 23 years. Allah says that this book descended on the night of Qadar. How can this be explained?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The whole Quran was descended on the night of Qadr on the heart of the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) which is known as Inzaal إنزال. After that, Quranic verse were descended in different occasions which is called Tanzeel تنزيل.

This means the the whole Quran was descended on the night of Qadr as Inzaal on the heart of the Prophet, then it was descended again in parts during 23 years in Tanzeel.

'Wassalam.
I know three nights, 19th, 21st and 23rd are among the nights of Qadr according to the Shia. Why is the 23rd of Ramadan considered more likely and preferred in Shia Islam?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

The Prophet (SAWA) and his Holy Progeny Ahlul Bayt (AS) emphasized more on the 23rd night of the month of Ramadan. It is narrated that a Muslim from the tribe of Johaina (Johani) living far away from Madina came to the Prophet asking him: When shall I come to your Masjid in Madina for Laylatul Qadr as I live far away and can not come more than one night? The Prophet replied him as narrated: Come on the 23rd night of the Month of Ramadan. That is why, the 23rd night is called the big night of Qadr and also the night of Al-Johani.

Wassalam.
I know three nights, 19th, 21st and 23rd are among the nights of Qadr according to the Shia. Why is the 23rd of Ramadan considered more likely and preferred in Shia Islam?
Amina Inloes

This comes from hadith. Here is an explanation: https://alkafeel.net/news/index?id=6874&lang=en

However, all the nights are valuable and important!
 
Is the 27th night of Ramadan considered to be among the blessed nights of Qadr?
Amina Inloes

Laylat al-Qadr is understood to be one night towards the end of the month of Ramadan, but it is not clear which night it is.

Shi'i hadith specify the 19th, 21st, and 23rd as the strongest candidates for the night of Laylat al-Qadr. This is why there is special worship done all night on those days, and not usually on the later nights.

In the Sunni tradition, there is usually a focus on the later nights (any of the last 10 odd nights, but particularly the later ones) especially the 27th.

If one is a Shi'i, there is no harm in doing acts of worship for Laylat al-Qadr on the 27th of Ramadan, with the idea that it could possibly be a candidate for Laylat al-Qadr. Of course, acts of worship like Du'a Jawshan al-Kabir can be done any time. 

Allah knows best.