1. SURAH AL-ALAQ [THE EMBRYO]
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-ALAQ Named after the word alaq in the second verse, this surah was the first surah revealed in Mecca. It is possible to understand Surah Al-Alaq in all its subtleties by knowing that it is the first surah revealed and taking this into consideration. By analogy with the “muqaddima” in literature, […]
2. SURAH AL-QALAM
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-QALAM Surah Al-Qalam is the second surah of the Qur’an in the order of its revelation. It is named after the word “pen” in the first verse. Although it is claimed that the verses were revealed over an extended period, Muhammad İzzet Derveze (1884-1984) states in his work Et-Tafsirü’l-Hadith […]
3. SURAH AL-MUZZAMMIL [THE ENSHROUDED ONE]
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-MUZZAMMIL Named after the word “المزّمّل al-Muzzammil” in the first verse, meaning “the one who covers himself,” the surah belongs to the Meccan period and is the third surah in the order of the Qur’an’s descent. However, it is ranked 73rd in the official Mushaf. The reason for this […]
4. SURAH AL-MUDDATHTHIR
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-MUDDATHTHIR The first verses of Surah Al-Muddaththir were revealed in the early Meccan period as the fourth revelation. However, other verses give the impression that there was some friction between our Prophet and the polytheists, suggesting that the last part of the surah was not revealed in the early […]
5. SURAH AL-FATIHA
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-FATIHA Imam Razi, Ibn Kathir, and Elmalılı Hamdi Yazır dedicated extensive commentaries to these seven verses known as Surah Al-Fatiha, spanning 250, 114, and 104 pages respectively. In these writings, their interpretations revolved around various subjects, such as: – Where the Surah was revealed and whether it […]
6. SURAH AT-TABBAT [RUINED]
6 / SURAH AT-TABBAT [RUINED] INTRODUCTION TO SURAH LAHAB Surah At-Tabbat, also known as Surah Mesed, is believed to have been revealed in Mecca as the sixth surah. It consists of five verses. The surah takes its name from the words “تبّت Tabbat” and “مسد Mesed”. This surah serves as both a consolation […]
7. SURAH AT-TAKWIR [WRAPPING]
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AT-TAKWIR This surah was revealed in Mecca as the 7th surah. It takes its name from the word “كوّرت kuwwirat” in the first verse, derived from the infinitive form “تكوير takwir”, which means “wrapping” or “folding.” In the analysis of Surah At-Tabbat, we learned that our Prophet […]
8. SURAH AL-A’LA [THE HIGHEST]
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-A’LA Surah Al-A’la, also called Surah Sebbih, is the eighth in the order of descent and the eighty-seventh in the order of the Mushaf. It was revealed in Mecca. In the previous surah, Surah At-Takwir; – warnings were made with scenes of the apocalypse and judgment in order to […]
9. SURAH AL-LAYL [NIGHT]
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-LAYL This surah, named after the word “al-Layl” in its first verse, was revealed in Mecca as the 9th surah. In the preceding eight surahs, the focus was on the belief in the Afterlife, with warnings of Hell for those who rejected this belief. This surah continues […]
10. SURAH AL-FAJR [THE DAWN]
INTRODUCTION TO SURAH AL-FAJR Surah Al-Fajr, revealed in Mecca, is the 10th surah in the order of revelation and consists of 30 verses. The main themes of the surah focus on: – The divine law where Allah tests humanity with both blessings and hardships, such as wealth and poverty. – […]