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NameThe Surah derives its name from verse 71 and 73 in which the word zumar has occurred.Period of RevelationIn verse 10 (wa ardullah-i-wasi atun: and Allah’s earth is vast) there is abundant evidence that this Surah was…

NameThe Surah takes its name Al Mu’min from verse 28, implying thereby, that it is a Surah in which Al Mu’min (the Believer of Pharaoh’s people) has been mentioned.Period of RevelationAccording to Ibn ‘Abbas and Jabir bin Zaid, this…

NameThis Surah takes its name, An Nur, from verse 35.Period of RevelationThe consensus of opinion is that it was sent down after the Campaign against Bani al-Mustaliq and this is confirmed by vv. 11-20 that…

NameThe name, An-Nahl, of this Surah has been taken from v. 68. This is merely to distinguish it from other Surahs.Period of RevelationThe following internal evidence shows that this Surah was revealed during the last…

NameThis Surah takes its name (Bani Israil) from v. 4. But this name is merely a distinctive appellation like the names of many other surahs and not a descriptive title, and does not mean that…

The panic of the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in people fighting over food, medicines, personal protective equipment (PPE), and even toilet paper. Such is the fear that has gripped people globally!The speaker explains the concept…

NameThe name of this Surah is composed of two words, Ha-Mim and As-Sajdah, which implies that it is a Surah which begins with Ha-Mim and in which a verse requiring the performance of sajdah (prostration) has occurred.Period of RevelationAccording to authentic Traditions,…

NameThe Surah takes its name Al-Anfal (The Bounties) from the first verse.The Period of RevelationIt was revealed in 2 A. H. after the Battle of Badr, the first battle between Islam and kufr. As it contains…

Please note that the following introduction is for both Surah Al Falaq (113) and Surah An Nas (114).NameAlthough these two Surahs of the Qur’an are separate entities and are written in the Mushaf also under separate names,…

NameAl-Ikhlas is not merely the name of this Surah but also the title of its contents, for it deals exclusively with Tauhid. The other Surahs of the Quran generally have been designated after a word occurring in…

NameThe Surah takes its name from the word Lahab in the first verse.Period of RevelationAlthough the commentators have not disputed its being a Makki Surah, yet it is difficult to determine in which phase of the life…

NameThe Surah takes its name from the word nasr occurring in the first verse.Period of RevelationHadrat Abdullah bin Abbas states that this is the last Surah of the Quran to be revealed, i. e. no complete Surah…