an-naas ( mankind )

An-Naas ( Mankind )The command to seek refuge with the Lord

of Mankind in the first verse gives this chapter its name.

Number : 114Juz : 30Verses : 6Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Falaq ( The Dawn )The command to seek refuge with the Lord

of the Dawn in the first verse gives this chapter its name.

Number : 113Juz : 30Verses : 5Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Ikhlas ( The purity of faith )

This chapter define the true and pure Islamic faith, hence the chapter name

Number : 112Juz : 30Verses : 4Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Masad ( Palm Fibre )

The mention of a rope made of Palm-Leaf fibre in verse 5 gives this chapter its

name. The chapter is known in the name, Al-Lahab or the flame also, the word from

verse 1.Number : 111Juz : 30Verses : 5Revealed at: Makkah

An-Nasr ( Divine Help )

This chapter commands the Prophet and believers to celebrate the Praises of their Lord and pray for his forgiveness when comes His help and victory, hence the

chapter called An-Nasr.Number : 110Juz : 30Verses : 3Revealed at: Madeenah

Al-Kaafiroon( The Disbelievers )

This chapter defines the right attitude of the Muslims who believe in one True God

to those who reject Faith, hence the chapter name.

Number : 109Juz : 30Verses : 6Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Kauthar( Abundance )

The first verse speaks about the abundant bounty Which Allah bestowed on Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), hence

the chapter name.Number : 108Juz : 30Verses : 3Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Maa’oon( Neighbourly Needs )

The verse 7 condemns those who refuse to provide even neighbourly needs, hence

the chapter name.Number : 107Juz : 30Verses : 7Revealed at: Makkah

Quraish( The Tribe of Quraish )

This chapter reminds the tribe of Quraish who were the noblest tribe of Arabia and

the custodians of the Ka’aba, of the honour and advantages that Allah

provided to them, and commands them to worship the Lord of the Ka’aba. So the

chapter is named after them.Number : 106Juz : 30Verses : 4Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Feel( The Elephant )

This chapter narrates the story of the Companions of the Elephant, who invaded Makkah with a large army and intended to destroy Ka’aba, hence the chapter nameNumber : 105Juz : 30Verses : 5Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Humazah( The Traducer )

The prime content of this chapter is condemning every scandal-monger and

back biter, hence the chapter name.Number : 104Juz : 30Verses : 9Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Ashr ( The Time )Swearing by the time in the first verse

gives this chapter its nameNumber : 103Juz : 30Verses : 3Revealed at: Makkah

At-Takaathur( The Piling Up )

The first verse speaks about the mutual rivalry for piling up of material gains,

hence the name of the chapter.Number : 102Juz : 30Verses : 8Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Qari’ah( The Day of Clamour

)The prime content of this chapter is the description about the day of clamour ie. The day of judgment, hence the chapter

nameNumber : 101Juz : 30Verses : 11Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Aadiyaat( Those that Run )

Swearing by the steeds which run panting into the midst of the foe, in the first verse,

gives this chapter its name.Number : 100Juz : 30Verses : 11Revealed at: Makkah

Az-Zalzalah( The Earthquaqe )

The name is taken from the first verse which mentions of the earth quaqe of the

last day.Number : 99Juz : 30Verses : 8Revealed at: Madeenah

Al-Baiyyinah( The Clear Evidence )

Mention of the clear evidence in the verses one and four gives the chapter its name.Number : 98Juz : 30Verses : 8Revealed at: Madeenah

Al-Qadr ( Power, Fate )This chapter contains the description

about the Night of Power in which the Holy Qur-an is revealed, hence the name of the

chapterNumber : 97Juz : 30Verses : 5Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Alaq ( The Clot )The verse 2 speaks about the creation of man out of a leach-like clot, hence the chapter name. This chapter is known in

the name Iqra or Read also, as it is the first word of the verse.

Number : 96Juz : 30Verses : 19Revealed at: Makkah

At-Tiin ( The Fig )The name of this chapter comes from the

first verse swearing by the fig.Number : 95Juz : 30Verses : 8Revealed at: Makkah

Ash-Sharh( The Expansion )In the first verse Allah reminds the holy Prophet of His Grace in expanding his

heart so as to be merciful to all creation, hence the chapter name.

Number : 94Juz : 30Verses : 8Revealed at: Makkah

Ad-Dhuha( The Glorious Morning Light )The name is taken from the first verse which swears by the growing hours of

morning light.Number : 93Juz : 30Verses : 11Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Lail ( The Night )Swearing by the night spreading its veil, in the first verse, gives this chapter its name.

Number : 92Juz : 30Verses : 21Revealed at: Makkah

Ash-Shams( The Sun )

Swearing by the sun and its splendour, in the first verse, gives this chapter its name.

Number : 91Juz : 30Verses : 15Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Balad ( The City )This chapter begins referring to the

relation of the holy Prophet with the city of Makka, hence the chapter name.

Number : 90Juz : 30Verses : 20Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Fajr ( The Dawn )Swearing by the dawn in the first verse

gives this chapter its name.Number : 89Juz : 30Verses : 30Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Ghaashiyah( The Overwhelming )

The verses 1-7 describe the overwhelming event that makes people lose their senses.

Number : 88Juz : 30Verses : 26Revealed at: Makkah

Al-A’la ( The Most High )The name is taken from the first verse

which commands to glorify the Lord, Most High.Number : 87

Juz : 30Verses : 19Revealed at: Makkah

At-Tariq ( The Nightcomer )

Swearing by the night-visitant i.e. The piercing star, in the first verse, gives this

chapter its name.Number : 86Juz : 30Verses : 17Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Burooj( The Zodiacal Signs )

The name comes from the first verse which mentions Zodiacal signs or

constellations.Number : 85Juz : 30Verses : 22Revealed at: Makkah

Al-InshiqaqThe name is taken from the first verse

which mentions the rending asunder of the sky.Number : 84

Juz : 30Verses : 25Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Mutaffifin( Defrauding )

The verses 1 to 6 contain a warning to fraudulent dealers, hence the name of the

chapter.Number : 83Juz : 30Verses : 36Revealed at: Makkah

Al-Infitaar ( The Cleaving )

The first verse mentions the cleaving asunder of the sky at the end of this world,

hence the chapter name.Number : 82Juz : 30Verses : 19Revealed at: Makkah

At-Takwir( The Folding Up )

The first verse mentions about the folding up of sun hence the chapter name.

Number : 81Juz : 30Verses : 30Revealed at: Makkah

Abasa ( He Frowned! )The first verse refers to an incident in the

Prophets life, that he frowned when he was interrupted by a blind man while he has

engaged in trying to explain the Holy Quran to pagan Quraish leaders, hence

the name of the chapter.Number : 80Juz : 30Verses : 42Revealed at: Makkah

An-Nazi’aat( Those Who Tear Out

)In the first verse Allah swears by the angels who tear out the souls of the

wicked with violence, hence the name of the chapter.

Number : 79Juz : 30Verses : 46Revealed at: Makkah

An-Naba’ ( The Great News )

There is a mention of the great News about which the people cannot agree, in

verses 2,3 hence the name.

Number : 78Juz : 30Verses : 40Revealed at: Makkah