“Windows To Spirituality”
78. An-Naba (The Great Event) Revealed in Makkah and composed of 40 verses, this sūrah takes its name from the word an-naba’ (The Tidings or The Great Event) in the second verse. It is concerned with the Day of Resurrection, and focuses attention on some manifestations of God’s Power in...
80. Abasa (He Frowned) Revealed in Makkah in the early years of Islam, this sūrah of 42 verses takes its name from the verb, ‘ABaSa (he frowned), in the first verse. Abasa stresses that everyone, whatever their family origin or social status, is equal with respect to the communication of...
81. At-Takwir (The Folding Up) Revealed in Makkah in the early years of Islam, this sūrah of 29 verses takes its name from the verb kuwwirat (folded up or The Folding Up) in the first verse. At-Takwir draws attention to the Hereafter by mentioning certain events that will occur during...
83. Al-Mutaffifin (The Deceivers in Measuring) Revealed in Makkah, this sūrah of 36 verses derives its name from the word Al-Mutaffifin or Al-Mutaffifeen (dealers in fraud or The Deceivers in Measuring) in the first verse. It explains enjoins honesty in dealings and presents some aspects of the afterlife. In the...
82. Al-Infitar (The Cleaving Open) Revealed in Makkah, this sūrah of 19 verses derives its name from the infinitive form (infitār) of the verb infatara (cleft open or The Cleaving Open) in the first verse. Al-Infitar draws attention to the Hereafter by mentioning certain events during the final destruction of...
101. Al-Qari’ah (The Calamity or The Sudden, Mighty Strike) This sūrah of 11 verses was revealed in Makkah. It takes its name from the word Al-Qari’ah or Al-Qaari’ah (The Calamity or the sudden, mighty strike) in its first verse. It is about the dreadful occurrences on the Day of Resurrection, and...
104. Al-Humazah (The Slanderer) This sūrah of nine verses was revealed in Makkah. Its name is taken from the word Al-Humazah (The Slanderer) in its first verse. Al-Humazah warns against slandering and defaming, and seeing oneself as being above other people because of one’s wealth (or other worldly things). In the...
107. Al-Maa’un (Assistance) This sūrah of seven verses was revealed in Makkah. It is named after the word, Al-Maa’un or al-mā‘ūn (assistance) that occurs in the seventh verse. It emphasizes faith in the pillars of the Religion, sincerity in worship, and the importance of mutual assistance in society. Also, it warns...
87. Al-A’la (The Most High) Revealed in Makkah, this sūrah of 19 verses derives its name from the word Al-A’la or al-a’laa (the Most High) in the first verse. It concentrates on God’s Power and Unity and the Revelation, and it contains some advice on observing the proper conditions and manners...
85. Al-Buruj (The Celestial Stations) Revealed in Makkah, this sūrah of 22 verses derives its name from the word Al-Buruj or Al-Burooj (the constellations or The Celestial Stations) in the first verse. It calls the believers to patience in the face of the persecutions they have suffered, and reminds them that...
84. Al-Inshiqaq (The Rending Asunder) Revealed in Makkah, this sūrah of 25 verses warns people concerning God’s supreme Power and emphasizes the point that it is extremely easy for Him to resurrect them. It derives its name from the infinitive form, inshiqāq, of the verb, inshaqqa in the first verse....
86. At-Tariq (The Nightly Visitant) Revealed in Makkah, this sūrah of 17 verses derives its name from the word at–tariq (The Nightly Visitant or that which comes at night) in the first verse. It concentrates on the Resurrection. In the Name of God, the All-Merciful, the All-Compassionate. 1. By the...
88. Al-Ghaashiyah (The Overwhelming Calamity) Revealed in Makkah, this sūrah of 26 verses derives its name from the word al-ghāshiyah or Al-Ghaashiyah (the overwhelming, meaning the Resurrection Day) in the first verse. It draws attention to the hardships and punishment the unbelievers will suffer in the Hereafter, and the bliss...
89. Al-Fajr (The Daybreak) This sūrah, revealed in Makkah, has 30 verses. It takes its name from the word al-fajr (The Daybreak or dawn) in the first verse. It draws attention to the painful end that befell some ancient peoples who denied God’s Messengers and the Message they brought. It...
93. Ad-Duha (The Brightness) This sūrah of 11 verses was revealed in Makkah following a relatively long period in which Revelation did not come. It takes its name from the word Ad-Duha (The Brightness, the forenoon) in the first verse. It consoles the Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, and...
91. Ash-Shams (The Sun) This sūrah of 15 verses was revealed in Makkah. It takes its name from the word ash-shams (the sun) in the first verse. It brings to our attention a basic feature of humankind, namely its being created with a disposition or capacity to do both good...
90. Al-Balad (The City) This sūrah, which was revealed in Makkah, has 20 verses. It derives its name from the word al-balad (the city) in the first verse. Most interpreters hold that the city the verse is referring to is Makkah. Reminding us of God’s favors upon humankind and of...
94. Ash-Sharh (The Expansion) This sūrah of eight verses, Ash-Sharh (The Expansion), was revealed in Makkah after the previous sūrah. It takes its name from the verb nashrah (from the root, SHaRaHa, which means to expand) in the first verse. The sūrah mentions some of God’s favors upon the Messenger,...
95. At-Tin (The Fig) This sūrah of eight verses was revealed in Makkah. It takes its name from the noun, At-Tin or at-teen (the fig), in the first verse. It stresses the common ground for all the Divine religions and the fact that dignity and salvation for humankind lie in belief...
96. Al-Alaq The Cloth) This sūrah of 19 verses derives its name from the word Al-Alaq (The Cloth or Clinging Clot – the fertilized female ovum or zygote) that occurs in the second verse. Its initial five verses are the first part of the Qur’ān that was revealed to God’s...
