an-naas ( mankind )
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The command to seek refuge with the Lord of Mankind in the first verse gives this chapter its name. Number: 114 Juz: 30 Verses: 6 Revealed at: Makkah. An-Naas ( Mankind ). The command to seek refuge with the Lord of the Dawn in the first verse gives this chapter its name. Number: 113 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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