“Windows To Spirituality”
61. As-Saff (The Ranks) The name of this sūrah is derived from verse 4 where the word saff (ranks) is used in praise of the Muslims who fought in ranks, coming together as though they were a firm and solid building. As-Saff (The Ranks) consists of 14 verses. It was revealed...
69. Al-Haqqah (The Inevitable) Revealed in the early years of the Qur’ānic Revelation in Makkah, this sūrah of 52 verses takes its name from the word Al-Haqqah (the Sure Reality or The Inevitable) in the first verse, implying the Day of Resurrection and Judgment. It warns the polytheists who were committing...
70. Al-Ma’arij (The Ways of Ascent) From the early years of the Revelation of the Qur’an in Makkah, this sūrah of 44 verses takes its name from the word Al-Ma’arij or Al-Ma’aarij (The Ways of Ascent or the stairs of ascent) in the third verse. Its central concern is the...
72. Al-Jinn (The Jinn) This sūrah of 28 verses was revealed in Makkah. It takes its name from the word Al-Jinn (the jinn) in the first verse and recounts how some of the jinn heard God’s Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, reciting the Qur’ān and came to believe. The...
71. Nuh (Noah) From the early years of the Revelation of the Qur’an in Makkah, this sūrah of 28 verses takes its name from the word Nuh or Nooh (Noah). It records how the Prophet Noah, upon him be peace, conveyed God’s Message to his people, and how harshly they...
73. Al-Muzzammil (The Wrapped Up) This sūrah of 20 verses, one of the earliest revealed in Makkah, takes its name from the word Al-Muzzammil (the enwrapped one or The Wrapped Up) in the first verse. However, there are many reliable reports that its last verse was revealed in Madīnah. It strongly...
74. Al-Muddathir (The Covered One) Being one of the earliest Revelations to the Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, this sūrah has 56 verses and derives its name from the word al-muddaththir or Al-Muddathir in the first verse, meaning “the cloaked and solitary one.” It outlines almost all the...
76. Al-Insan (The Human) This sūrah of 31 verses was revealed in Makkah and takes its name from the word Al-Insan (The Human) in the first verse. It is about human perfectibility, the virtues of good believers and the reward they will get in the Hereafter. It also contains advice...
77. Al-Mursalaat (The Sent Forth) Revealed in the early years of the Makkan period of the mission of God’s Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings, this sūrah of 50 verses takes its name from the word Al-Mursalaat or al-mursalāt (The Sent Forth or The Companies Sent) in the first...
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....
