Holy Quran

Al-Anbiyāʼ, properly pronounced: Al-Ambiyāʼ (Arabic: الْأَنْبِيَاء, "The Prophets") is the 21st chapter (sūrah) of the Quran with 112 verses (āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina. Its principal subject matter is prophet...

Ṭā Hā [1] ( /ˈtɑːˈhɑː/ ; Arabic : طه) is the 20th chapter of the Qur'an with 135 verses. It is named "Ṭā Hā" because the chapter starts with the  Arabic " mysterious letters ": طه (Taha) which is believed one of the names of the prophet Muhammed . Luxenberg 's perspective is that the letters Ta-Ha could mean "marvel" or "be amazed!" in Aramaic [2] Regarding the timing and contextual backgroun...

Maryam [1] ( Arabic : مريم‎, " Mary ") is the 19th chapter of the Qur'an with 98 verses . The 114 chapters in the Quran are roughly ordered by size. The Quranic chapter is named after Mary , mother of Jesus ( Isa ), and the Virgin Mary in Christian belief . It recounts the events leading up to the birth of Jesus, subject matter covered in Luke 1 of the Christian Bible. The text of the surah refers...

Al-Kahf[1] (Arabic: الكهف‎, "The Cave") is the 18th chapter of the Quran with 110 verses. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it was revealed in Mecca, instead of Medina.  Q18:9-26 "People of the Cave" Verses 9–26[2] of the chapter retells the Christian folktale of the "People of the Cave".[3] A few young b...

The Night Journey ( Arabic : الإسراء‎,   al-isrāʼ ) is the 17th chapter of the Quran , with 111 verses. It is about Isra and the Children of Israel . This sura is part of a series Al-Musabbihat surahs because it begins with the glorification of Allah. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed revelation ( asbāb al-nuzūl ), it is an earlier " Meccan surah ", which means it...

The Bee [1] ( Arabic : الْنَّحْل, an-naḥl , [2] aka "The Bees ") is the 16th chapter of the Qur'an , with 128. It is named after honey bees mentioned in verse 68[ Quran 16:68 ], and contains a comparison of the industry and adaptability of honey bees to the industry of man. [3] [4] Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ( asbāb al-nuzūl ), it is an earlier " Meccan surah...

Al-Ḥijr [1] [2] (ِ Arabic : الْحِجْر‎, lit. 'The Stoneland ') is the 15th Quranic chapter . It has 99 verses. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ( asbāb al-nuzūl ), it is an earlier Meccan surah , believed to have been received by Prophet Muhammad shortly after chapter 12, Yusuf , during his last year in Mecca. Like other surahs of this period, it praises God . Parts...

Ibrāhīm [1] ( Arabic : إبراهيم‎, " Abraham ") is the 14th chapter of the Qur'an with 52 verses. The surah emphasizes that only God knows what goes on inside a man's heart, implying we must accept each other's words in good faith.(14:38) [2] Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ( asbāb al-nuzūl ), it is an earlier " Meccan surah ", which means it is believed to have been...

Thunder [1] (Arabic: الرعد‎,  ar-raʻd, aka "The Thunder") is the 13th chapter of the Qur'an, composed of 43 verses. It has Muqattat (Quranic initials)  المر (Alif. Lam. Mim. Ra). The goal of the Sura: the power of truth and the weakness of falsehood. Verse 15 contains a prostration symbol ۩  [2] [3] Whatsoever is in heaven and on earth worshippeth GOD, voluntarily or of force; and their shadows al...

Yusuf (Arabic: يُوسُف‎, Yūsuf, "Joseph") is the 12th chapter of the Quran and has 111 Ayahs (verses).[1] It is preceded by sūrah Hud and followed by Ar-Ra’d (The thunder). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed revelation (asbāb al-nuzūl), it was revealed toward the end of the Makkan period,[2] which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in M...

Hud   [1] ( Arabic : هُود‎, Hūd ), [2] is the 11th chapter ( Surah ) [3] of the Quran with 123 verses ( ayat ). It is about the prophet Hud . Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ( asbāb al-nuzūl ), it is an earlier " Meccan surah ", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina.  Q11:105-112 is preserved in the Ṣan‘ā’1...

Yunus ( Arabic : يُونُس‎, Yūnus , "Jonah"), [1] is the 10th chapter of the Quran with 109 verses. Known as a Meccan surah . The chapter is named after Jonah who was known as Yunus in the Islamic tradition, who is mentioned in the verse 98. Despite the chapter being named after him, this verse is the only one (out of 109) where the chapter mentions him. [12] This is not unusual in the Quran, a chap...

At-Tawbah (Arabic: ٱلتَّوْبَة‎, at-Tawbah, "The Repentance"),[1] also known as Bara'ah (Arabic: بَرَاءَة‎, Barāʾah, "Repudiation"),[2] is the ninth chapter(sūrah) of the Quran. It contains 129 verses and is one of the last Medinan surah. This Surah is reported to have been revealed at the time of the Battle of Tabuk in Madinah in the 9th year of the Hijrah. The  Sanaa manuscript preserves some ver...

The Spoils [1] (Arabic: ٱلْأَنْفَال‎, al-ʾanfāl, aka "Earnings, Savings, Profits")[2] is the eighth chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 75 verses. Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation (Asbāb al-nuzūl), it is a "Medinan surah", completed after the Battle of Badr. It forms a pair with the next surah, At-Tawba. Name The Surah is named Al-Anfal (The Bounties) from the 1st ay...

Al-Araf [1] [2] ( Arabic : ٱلْأَعْرَاف‎ al-ʾAʿrāf , "The Heights") is the seventh chapter ( sūrah ) of the Qur'an , with 206 verses ( āyāt ). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ( Asbāb al-nuzūl ), it is a " Meccan surah ", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca. This chapter takes its name from verses 46-47 [3] in which word A'araf appears. Accordin...

Cattle [1] ( Arabic : ٱلْأَنْعَام‎. al-ʾanʿām , aka "The Cattle") [2] is the sixth chapter of the Quran , with 165 verses. Coming in order in the Quran after al-Baqarah , Al 'Imran , an-Nisa' , and al-Ma'idah , all of which were revealed in Medina, this surah dwells on such themes as rejecting polytheism and unbelief, the establishment of Tawhid (pure monotheism), the Revelation, Messengership, an...

Al-Ma'idah (Arabic: ٱلْمَائِدَة‎ Al-Māʾidah, "The Table" or "The Table Spread with Food" is the fifth chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 120 verses (āyāt). Regarding the timing and contextual background of the supposed revelation (Asbāb al-nuzūl), it is a "Medinan surah", which means it is believed to have been revealed in Medina, instead of Mecca. The chapter's topics include animals which are fo...

This Medinan surah aims at protecting the newly formed Muslim community by outlining acceptable behavior for Muslims. [8] It illustrates the Quran's role as an authoritative legal source [13] and its ability to shape the community. The surah aims to eradicate the earlier practices of pagan, Arab communities that are no longer considered moral in the Muslim society. [8] For example, the section of...

Imran in Islam is regarded as the father of Mary . This chapter is named after the family of Imran, which includes Imran , wife of Imran, Mary , and Jesus . Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation ( Asbāb al-nuzūl ), the chapter is believed to have been either the second or third of the Medinan surahs , as it references both the events of Badr and the Uhud . Almost all of...

Al-Baqarah (Arabic: البقرة‎, "The Heifer" or "The Cow") is the second and longest chapter (sūrah) of the Quran.[1] It consists of 286 verses, 6,201 words and 25,500 letters.[2] It is a Medinan surah, that is to say that it was supposedly revealed at Medina after the Hijrah, with the exception of the verses with regard to riba(interest or usury) which Muslims believe were revealed during the Farewe...

Al-Fātiḥah (Arabic: الْفَاتِحَة‎, The Opening or The Opener. George Sale translates simply as The Preface, or Introduction) is the first chapter (sūrah) of the Quran. Its seven verses (āyāt) are a prayer for the guidance, lordship, and mercy of God.[1] This chapter has an essential role in Islamic prayer (salāt). Quranic chapter titles are a human fabrication and are not considered by Muslims to b...