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 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…
Maryam Binat Imran (as), mother of Isa (as), was a pious woman and has significant value in Islam. The 19th Chapter of the Holy Quran is named after Maryam (as) and it discusses many topics that relate to the life of Maryam (as) and Isa (as). This chapter of the Quran also discusses many significant…
Hashr is the 59th chapter of the Quran. It was revealed in Medina after the Battle of Uhud. In this chapter, Allah commands the believers to be patient and to persevere in the face of adversity. He also promises them that He will help them if they are sincere in their faith. The surah ends…
“Al-Qasas” (tales) is the name given to the surah because it tells the stories of several prophets, notably Moses (a). It is used in verse 25 to refer to the tale of Moses’ time with Shu’ayb (a). In verses 3-50 of the surah, the account of Moses and the Pharaoh’s fight is told. Revelatory Order…
There are total of 68 verses in Surah Qalam and it is the 52nd Surah of the Quran. It was revealed in Mecca. The primary theme of this Surah is the Oneness of Allah and the Prophethood of Muhammad. It also includes admonitions for the disbelievers and warnings for those who plot against the Messenger…