Surah Buruj

This is the second Surah of the Quran and it was revealed in Makkah. It has 286 verses and it is named after the word ash-shu‘ara’ in the first verse. This word means ‘the poets’. In this Surah, Allah criticizes the disbelievers who ask the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to hasten the punishment that has been…

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…

One of the most significant surahs in the Quran is Surah Fath. It was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in Madinah during the period of the Treaty of Hudaibiyah. The surah has 78 verses and is named after the word “fath” which appears in verse 29. Surah Fath is significant because it marks a…

Surah Jumuah is the 61st surah of the Quran and was revealed in Medina. It is a short surah consisting of 11 verses and is typically recited in one rakah. The surah derives its name from the mention of Jumuah, or Friday, in verse 9. Surah Jumuah is generally understood to be about the importance…

Surah Fajr is the ninety-third sura of the Qur’an. It has 30 verses and is one of the Meccan suras. The name Fajr comes from the Arabic word for “dawn”. In this sura, Allah (God) tells humans that they will be tested in their life and that those who are patient during these tests will…