Brief Info Sūrat al-Tāriq, No. 86. Revealed in Makkah, 17 verses. Merits of reciting the Sūra The Prophet sallal-lāhu ‘alayhi wa-ālihi wasallam: Whoever recites sūra al-Tāriq in the obligatory prayer will have a rank and status with Allah on the Day of Judgment and will be from the companions of the Prophets in Heaven. Note: The reward is … Read more
Brief Info Sūrat al-Burūj, No. 85. Revealed in Makkah, 22 verses. The early Muslims faced a lot of pressure and torture from the disbelievers. Not everyone was strong enough to withstand it. This sūra strengthens the spirit of the believers and encourage them to stand firm. Merits of reciting the Sūra The Prophet (s) has … Read more
Brief Info Sūrat al-Inshiqāq, No. 84. Revealed in Makkah, 25 verses. Merits of reciting the sūra. The Prophet (s) has said: Whoever recites Sūrat al-Inshiqāq, Allah will save him from receiving his book from behind his back. According to Imam al-Sadiq (a) in the book Thawab al-A’maal, there is great reward for reciting Sūrat al-Infitār and … Read more
Brief Info Sūrat al-Mutaffifin, No. 83. Revealed in Makkah, 36 verses. Since the beginning verses of this sūra talk about those who defraud and cheat people, some Mufassirūn believe that it is possible that part of this Sūra was revealed in Madinah. However, most of the verses are in line with what was revealed in … Read more
Brief Info Sūrat al-Takwir, No. 81. Revealed in Makkah, 29 verses. This sūra was revealed in the early years of the Prophet Muhammad’s mission. Merits of reciting the Sūra. The Prophet sallal-lāhu ‘alayhi wa-ālihi wasallam said: Whoever recites Sūrat al-Takwir Allah will protect him from being humiliated when his book of deeds is opened. Note – This protection will … Read more
Brief Info Sūrat ‘Abasa, No. 80. Revealed in Makkah, 42 verses. A short sūra covering some important topics, including an emphasis on resurrection. It is the only sūra with a title that is a verb. Merits of reciting the Sūra. The Prophet (s) said: Whoever recites Sūra ‘Abasa will come to the gathering place on … Read more
Brief Info Sūra Naba’, No. 78. Revealed in Makkah, 40 verses. Makkan Sūras are shorter, very poetic, and focus on the principles of Oneness of Allah and the Day of Resurrection. The language is strong and potent. Sūra Naba’ begins with a question and ends with a powerful verse portraying intense regret on the Day of Judgment. Merits of … Read more
Brief Info Sūrat al-Nāzi‘āt, No. 79. Revealed in Makkah, 46 verses. Like many of the Makkan sūras, this sūra focuses on the theme of resurrection. The name is derived from the first verse of the sūra. Merits of reciting the sūra. The Prophet (s) said: Whoever recites Sūra al-Nāzi‘āt, his wait and accounting on the Day of Judgement will be the time … Read more