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NameIt is derived from the word wan-nazi`at with which the Surah opens.Period of RevelationAccording to Hadrat Abdullah bin Abbas, this Surah was sent down after Surah An-Naba. Its subject matter also testifies that it belongs to the…

NameThis Surah takes its name from v. 9 in which the word (al-kahf) occurs.Period of RevelationThis is the first of those Surahs which were sent down in the third stage of Prophethood at Makkah. We…

NameIt takes its name from v. 16.Period of RevelationIt was revealed before the Migration to Habash. We learn from authentic Traditions that Hadrat Ja’afar recited vv. 1-40 of this Surah in the court of Negus…

NameThis Surah takes its name from its “first word “Ta Ha.” This name, like the names of many other Surahs, is merely symbolic.Period of RevelationThe period of its revelation is the same as of Surah…

NameThe name of this Surah has not been taken from any verse but it has been called Al-Anbiyaa because it contains a continuous account of many Anbiyaa (Prophets). Nevertheless, it is a symbolic name and not a title.Period of…

NameThis Surah takes its name from v. 27.Period of RevelationAs this Surah contains the characteristics of both the Makki and the Madani Surahs, the commentators have differed as to its period of revelation, but in…

NameThe surah takes its name, Al-Mu’minun, from the first verse.Period of Revelation.Both its style and theme indicate that it was revealed during the middle stage of Prophethood at Makkah. Reading between the lines, one feels…

NameThe Surah takes its name “Al-Furqan” from the first verse. Though it is symbolic like the names of many other Surahs, it has a close relation to its subject matter.Period of RevelationIt appears from its…

NameThis Surah is known by two names — At-Taubah and Al-Bara’at. It is called At-Taubah because it enunciates the nature of taubah (repentance) and mentions the conditions of its acceptance.(vv. 102. 118). The second name Bara’at (Release)…

When and Why Revealed?The subject matter of this Surah indicates that it was revealed during the last stage of the Holy Prophet’s residence at Makkah, when the Quraish were considering the question of killing or…

NameThe Surah takes its name from verse 224 in which the word Ash-Shu`araa’ occurs.Period of RevelationThe subject matter and the style show, and the traditions confirm, that it was revealed during the middle Makkan period. According to…

NameThis Surah takes its name from v. 80.Period of RevelationIt is clear from its topics and style that the period of its revelation is about the same as that of Surah Ibrahim, for two things…