Luqman is the thirty-first surah of the Quran. It has 34 verses and is one of the Meccan surahs. The surah is named after the sage Luqman, to whom the verses 31:12-19 are addressed. The surah deals with various ethical and moral issues. It enjoins upon people to use their reason and wisdom, to be…
The surah starts with the words “In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful”. It is eighty-two verses long and is one of the Meccan surahs, meaning it was revealed in Mecca as opposed to Medina. The surah is named after verse thirty-eight, which mentions the story of the Prophet Muhammad being…
There are many Surahs in the Quran, each with its own subject matter and lessons. Surah Naba is one of the Surahs that deals with the Last Day and the Hereafter. It is a very important Surah, as it contains many lessons for those who believe in Allah and the Day of Judgment. The first…
Mursalat is the 77th surah of the Qur’an. It is a Meccan surah consisting of 50 verses. The surah takes its name from the word “mursalat” in the first verse. Mursalat is generally translated as “emissaries” or “messengers”. The surah addresses the disbelievers who mock the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad. It describes the fate…
Surah Insan is the 76th surah of the Qur’an. It was revealed in Medina and has 31 verses. The title of the surah is derived from the mention of the word “insan” in verse 4. This surah is a Madani surah. Madani surahs are those that were revealed in Medina after the Prophet ﷺ migrated…
Surah Qiyamah is the seventy-fifth surah of the Quran. It has 40 verses and is one of the shorter surahs of the Quran. The word “Qiyamah” means “Resurrection” and this surah speaks about the Day of Judgment. It describes the events that will take place on that day and the signs that will precede it….
Muddaththir is the 74th sura of the Qur’an with 56 verses. It is a Meccan sura. The first sura revealed in Medina was Sura Baqara. It is also known as the “Surah of the Cloaked One”. Muddaththir means “the one who is covered/cloaked”. This sura was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) at a time…
Surah Muzammil is the 73rd chapter of the Qur’an. It was revealed in Medina and consists of 20 verses. The surah derives its name from the mention of the word “Muzammil” in verse 1. The surah deals with a number of topics including the importance of prayer, the rewards for those who pray, and the…
Surah Nuh is the 71st surah of the Quran. It is named after the prophet Noah. The surah has 28 verses and is one of the shorter surahs of the Quran. The surah tells the story of Noah and his ark. It also discusses the importance of faith and obedience to God. Surah Nuh is…
In the name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. All praise and thanks be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds. Peace and blessings be upon our Master and Prophet Muhammad, his family and all his companions. This is the second part of a two-part series on the virtues of Surah Taghabun. In…