The Meaning of the Descent of the Angels and the Spirit on the Night of Decree

Question:
We have benefited from what you said. If you would be so kind, O Shaykh, to explain the meaning of the saying of Allah the Exalted: What is intended by this?

Answer:
On this night, the angels descend from the sky to the earth in order to assist the Muslims in worshipping their Lord, to guide them, and to participate with them in the worship of Allah, Mighty and Majestic. Thus, the descent of the angels is proof of the greatness of this night and its honor in the sight of Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, and that the angels of the sky and the Muslims on earth all participate in striving in this great night. As for the Spirit, it was said to be Jibril (peace be upon him), as Allah the Exalted said: meaning Jibril. Yes. And it was said that the Spirit refers to a type of angels, a type of angels who descend on this night with the angels. This indicates the honor of this night and the greatness of its status and rank in the sight of Allah, in that Allah sent down His angels to the earth to participate with the Muslims in striving on this night. Yes.