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،الفاتحةأم الكتاب، أم القرآن، السبع المثاني، الحمد، الشفاء، سورة الصلاة، الأساس |
Al-Fatiha
aka: Umm ul-Kitab, Umm ul-Qur’an, As-Sab’ ul-Mathani, Al-Hamd, Ash-Shifa’, Surat As-Salah, Al-‘Asas |
The Opening
aka: Madre del Libro, Madre del Corano, Le sette più ricorrenti, L’elogio, La terapia, Capitolo della preghiera, Il fondamento |
7 |
1 |
Fase iniziale a Mecca (610-618 D.C) |
-I principi fondamentali del Corano in forma condensata. Una preghiera che comprende tutti i requisiti. |
2 |
البقرة |
Al-Baqara |
La Giovenca (La Mucca) |
286 |
40 |
Fase a Medina
(622 – 632 D.C.). Fatta eccezione per il 281 da Mina al momento del
dell’ultimo Hajj |
Credenti, miscredenti e ipocriti
La creazione di Adamo e la caduta
Gli errori commessi dai figli di Israele, passati e presenti
Abramo e Ismaele che costruiscono la Kaaba (il Santuario)
Atti di culto (la Qibla, il digiuno nel Ramadan,
Hajj pellegrinaggio, la Carità)
Ordinanze legali e relazioni sociali (restrizioni alimentari,
guerra, sostanze intossicanti e gioco d’azzardo,
orfani, matrimonio e divorzio, usura,
contratti economici, ecc.)
La storia di Giosuè, Saul, Davide e Golia.
Ayatul Kursi (v. 255) uno dei versi più sublimi e noti del Libro
Il potere di DIO di dare e togliere la vita |
3 |
آل عمران |
Al Imran |
La famiglia di Imran, La Casa di Joachim (La famiglia di Joachim)
|
200 |
20 |
Fase a Medina
(622 – 632 D.C.) |
L’unicità di Dio
La natura umana di Isa (Gesù)
L’interpretazione del Corano
Nascita di Maria, Giovanni e Gesù
I miracoli di Gesù e il rapporto con gli apostoli
La gente del Libro
La battaglia di Uhud e gli
ipocriti (3 AH)
Coloro che ricordano DIO e
invocano Lui |
4 |
النساء |
An-Nisa’ |
Le Donne
|
176 |
24 |
Medina
(622 – 632 d.C.) |
L’unità del genere umano e i doveri reciproci degli uomini e delle donne tra di loro
(v. 1) Questioni relative alla vita familiare (compreso il matrimonio e l’eredità) e accento sulla giustizia
Diritti delle donne
Pace e guerra – gli ipocriti
La Gente del Libro (ovvero gli Ebrei e i Cristiani) |
5 |
المائدة |
Al-Ma’ida |
La Tavola Imbandita
|
120 |
16 |
Medina (622 – 632 d.C.). Eccetto 3, rivelato ad Arafat nell’ultimo pellegrinaggio (Hajj) |
Una serie di ordinanze rituali e legali (restrizioni alimentari, matrimonio, il rituale del lavaggio di purificazione Wudu,
Hajj il pellegrinaggio, e altre)
Un’ampia discussione sulla
Gente del Libro |
6 |
الأنعام |
Al-An’am |
Il gregge
|
165 |
20 |
Fase mediana a Mecca (618 – 620 d.C.). Eccetto 20, 23, 91, 93, 114, 151, 152, 153, da Medina |
Unità e unicità di DIO
Confutazione dei politeisti
Confutazione delle superstizioni pre-islamiche sugli animali, poi contrastate con i valori islamici |
7 |
الأعراف |
Al-A’raf |
Il limbo |
206 |
24 |
Fase mediana a Mecca (618 – 620 d.C.). Eccetto 163-170, da Medina |
La missione dei profeti
Lezioni dalla storia di Satana che tenta Adamo e sulla modestia
Dialogo tra gli abitanti del Paradiso e dell’Inferno
Le storie di Noè, Hud, Saleh, Lot e Jethro
Mosè, la salvezza degli israeliti e la loro deviazione successiva
Muhammad, il profeta illetterato menzionato nella Torah e nel Vangelo
Il Patto di ALLAH con l’umanità l’umanità (v. 172)
Cosa succede a coloro che che rifiutano il messaggio di ALLAH (v. 175) |
8 |
الأنفال |
Al-Anfal |
Il bottino di guerra
|
75 |
10 |
Fase di Medina (622 – 632 d.C). Eccetto 30-36 da Mecca |
La battaglia di Badr (2 A.H.)
e le regole della guerra
La dottrina del sacrificio attraverso l’azione |
9 |
،التوبةالبراءة |
At-Tawbaaka: Al-Bara’a |
Il Pentimento aka: La Disapprovazione |
129 |
16 |
Fase di Medina (622 – 632 d.C.). Except last two verses from Mecca |
How and why to fight the
unbelieversCriticism of corrupt religious
leadersTrials during wartime and the fitna
of the hypocritesWho can receive charityLoyalty and obedience to GOD
and his Prophet |
10 |
يونس |
Yunus |
Jonah |
109 |
11 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 40, 94, 95, 96, from Medina |
Divine origin of the Qur’an and
that Muhammad did not fabricate it (v. 15-17,
37-38, 94)
Response to challenges made
by the Meccan polytheistsAll creatures will return to GODFutility of conjecture
(Polytheism is dismissed as
conjecture)How different people respond
to guidance:
- Noah’s people reject
guidance altogether
- Pharaoh believes when
it is too late
- Jonah’s people believed and
were saved
|
11 |
هود |
Hud |
Hud |
123 |
10 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 12, 17, 114, from Medina |
Continuation of refutation of
the polytheistsStories of past prophets’ struggles
to comfort and encourage the
Prophet and the believers:The stories of Noah, Hud, Saleh,
angels bringing Abraham good
news of Isaac, the story of Lot, the
story of Jethro, and quick mention
of Moses |
12 |
يوسف |
Yusuf |
Joseph |
111 |
12 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 1, 2, 3, 7, from Medina |
The story of Joseph (an illustration
of GOD’s unfathomable direction
of men’s affairs; a comfort to the
Prophet and believers in the
Year of Sadness) |
13 |
الرعد |
Ar-Ra’d |
Thunder |
43 |
6 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
GOD’s majesty reflected in the
natural wonders of creationRevelation and the concequences
of accepting or rejecting it |
14 |
إبراهيم |
Ibrahim |
Abraham |
52 |
7 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except 28, 29, from Medina |
Revelation to lead mankind
from darkness to lightGratitude and ingratitude to
GOD’s blessingsPatience and trust in GODThe severity of GOD’s punishmentsAbraham’s prayers |
15 |
الحجر |
Al-Hijr |
The City of Stone or The Rocky Plain |
99 |
6 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 87, from Medina |
Inevitability of GOD’s decree
Responses to challenges of the
polytheists
Creation of Adam and Iblis’s
refusal to bow
Angels bring Abraham good news
of Isaac and the story of Lot
Mention of Midian and Thamud
Reminder to the Prophet to have
forbearance and resolution |
16 |
،النحلالنعم |
An-Nahlaka: An-Ni’em |
The Beeaka: The Blessings |
128 |
16 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except the last three verses from Medina |
The many wonders of creation
and GOD’s blessings on manRejection of polytheism and
warnings to the polytheistsImportance of uprightness
and keeping oaths |
17 |
،الإسراءبني إسراءيل، سبحان |
Al-Isra’aka: Bani Isra’eel, Subhan |
The Night Journeyaka: The Children of Israel, Glory |
111 |
12 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 26, 32, 33, 57, 73-80, from Medina |
Muhammad’s mystic night
journey from Mecca to Jerusalem.The children of Israel
(v. 2-8, 101-104) |
18 |
الكهف |
Al-Kahf |
The Cave |
110 |
12 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except 28, 83-101, from Medina |
A series of parables or allegories
on the theme of faith in GOD versus
excessive attachment to the life
of this world. Including:
- The men of the
cave (v. 13-20)
- The rich man and the
poor man (v. 32-44)
- Moses and the unnamed
sage (v. 60-82)
- The allegory of
Dhul-Qarnayn (v. 83-98)
|
19 |
مريم |
Maryam |
Mary |
98 |
6 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 58 and 71, from Medina |
The story of Zechariah
and his son John, the precursor
of Jesus (v. 2-15)The story of Mary and
Jesus (v. 16-37) |
20 |
طه |
Ta-Ha |
Ta-Ha |
135 |
8 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 130 and 131, from Medina |
The guidance offered by
GOD through His prophetsThe fundamental truths inherent
in all revealed religions are identical
- The story of Moses (v. 9-98)
|
21 |
الأنبياء |
Al-Anbiya’ |
The Prophets |
112 |
7 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
The oneness, uniqueness and
transcendence of GODThe continuity and intrinsic unity
of all divine revelation
- Stories of the prophets
of old (v. 48-91)
- The believers of all faiths
belong to one single
community (v. 92)
|
22 |
الحج |
Al-Hajj |
The Pilgrimage |
78 |
10 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD). Except 52-55, revealed between Mecca and Medina |
The Mecca pilgrimage and
some of the rituals connected
with it (v. 25-38) |
23 |
المؤمنون |
Al-Mu’minoon |
The Believers |
118 |
6 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
True faith
The evidence of the existence
of an almighty Creator, and man’s
ultimate responsibility before Him
The unity of all religious communities,
broken by man’s egotism, greed and
striving after power (v. 52-53)
The impossibility to believe in GOD, without believing in life after death |
24 |
النور |
An-Nur |
Light |
64 |
9 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Mutual relations and ethical rules
between men and womenThe mystic parable of the ‘light of
GOD’ (“Verse of Light”). (v. 35) |
25 |
الفرقان |
Al-Furqan |
The Criterion |
77 |
6 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 68-70, from Medina |
The purpose of every divine revelation
is to provide a stable criterion of
true and falseThe humanness of every apostle
sent by GOD to man (v. 20)Divine revelation belongs to GOD’s
creative activity |
26 |
الشعراء |
Ash-Shu’ara |
The Poets |
227 |
11 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 197 and 224-227, from Medina |
Man’s weakness, which causes him
to reject GOD’s message, and worship
power and wealth, etc. |
27 |
النمل |
An-Naml |
The Ants |
93 |
7 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
The legend of King Solomon and the
Queen of Sheba |
28 |
القصص |
Al-Qasas |
The Story |
88 |
9 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 52-55 from Medina and 85 from Juhfa at the time of the Hijra |
Human aspects of the life of Moses |
29 |
العنكبوت |
Al-Ankabut |
The Spider |
69 |
7 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD).Except 1-11, from Medina |
The parable of ‘the spider house’, a
symbol of false beliefs that are
destined to be blown away by the
winds of truth (v. 41) |
30 |
الروم |
Ar-Rum |
Byzantium |
60 |
6 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD).Except 17, from Medina |
Predictions of the near victory of
the Byzantines [over the Persians]
and the Battle of Badr (2 A.H.) (v. 1-7)GOD’s ability to resurrect the dead at
the end of time, and the people’s
ignorance of this |
31 |
لقمان |
Luqman |
Luqman |
34 |
4 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 27-29, from Medina |
The story of Luqman, a legendary
sage, counselling his son (v. 12-19) |
32 |
،السجدةالمضاجع، الم تنزيل |
As-Sajdaaka: Al-Madaji’, Alif Lam Meem Tanzeel |
Prostrationaka: The Beds, Alif Lam Meem Revelation |
30 |
3 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except 16-20, from Medina |
GOD’s creation
GOD’s revelation and man’s
acceptance or denial
The Day of Judgement |
33 |
الأحزاب |
Al-Ahzab |
The Confederates |
73 |
9 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
The War of the Confederates
(5 A.H.) (v. 9-27)The relationship between
Muhammad and his family |
34 |
سبأ |
Saba’ |
Sheba |
54 |
6 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
The insignificance of the knowledge
accessible to man (v. 9)The story of the people of Sheba,
as an example of the impermanence
of human power, wealth
and glory (v. 15-20)Always be conscious of GOD (v. 46) |
35 |
،فاطرالملائكة |
Fatiraka: Al-Mala’ika |
The Originatoraka: Angels |
45 |
5 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
GOD’s power to create and
resurrectGOD’s revelation of His will through
His prophets |
36 |
يس |
Ya Seen |
Ya Seen |
83 |
5 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 45, from Medina |
Man’s moral responsibility,
resurrection and GOD’s judgment.To be recited over the dying and
in the prayers of the dead. |
37 |
الصافات |
As-Saffat |
Those Ranged in Ranks |
182 |
5 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
Resurrection and the certainty
that all human beings will have to
answer before GOD.Man’s constant need of prophetic
guidance.
- Stories of earlier
prophets. (v. 75-148)
|
38 |
،صداوود |
Sadaka: Dawood |
Sadaka: David |
88 |
5 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
Divine guidance and its rejection
by those who are lost in fast pride. |
39 |
،الزمرالغرف |
Az-Zumaraka: Al-Ghuraf |
The Crowdsaka: The Dwellings |
75 |
8 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
The evidence of the existence and
oneness of GOD in all
manifestations of nature.GOD forgives all sins to him who
repents before his death.Allegories of the Last Hour and
the Day of Judgment. |
40 |
،غافرالمؤمن، الفضل |
Ghafiraka: Al-Mu’min, Al-Fadhl |
The Forgiveraka: The Believer, Bounty |
85 |
9 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 56, 57, from Medina |
Man’s false pride, worship of false
values (wealth, power etc.) and his
denial of divine guidance.
- Stories of earlier prophets.
|
41 |
،فصلتحم سجدة، المصابيح، الأقوات |
Fussilataka: Ha Meem Sajda, Al-Masabeeh, Al-Aquat |
Expoundedaka: Ha Meem Prostration, Lamps, Means of Sustenance |
54 |
6 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
Man’s acceptance or rejection
of divine revelation. |
42 |
،الشورىحم عسق |
Ash-Shuraaka: Ha Meem ‘Ain Seen Coff |
Counselaka: Ha Meem Ain Seen Coff |
53 |
5 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except 23, 24, 25, 27, from Medina |
GOD is undefinable and
unfathomable. (v. 11, 16)All prophets taught the oneness
of GOD, so all believers of all
‘denominations’ should see
themselves as ‘one single
community’. (v. 13, 15)The law of cause and effect:
In the life to come man will only
harvest ‘what his own hands
have wrought’ in this world. |
43 |
الزخرف |
Az-Zukhruf |
Gold Ornaments |
89 |
7 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except 54, from Medina |
To equal anyone or anything with
GOD is spiritually destructive
and logically unacceptable.People’s blind adherence to the
faith of their forefathers. (v. 22-23) |
44 |
الدخان |
Ad-Dukhan |
Smoke |
59 |
3 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
Through revelation worldly
pride is eventually brought to naught. |
45 |
،الجاثيةالشريعة |
Al-Jathiyaaka: Ash-Shari’a |
Kneelingaka: The Clear Path |
37 |
4 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except 14, from Medina |
The humility with which all human
beings will face their final judgment
on resurrection. (v. 28) |
46 |
الأحقاف |
Al-Ahqaf |
The Sand Dunes |
35 |
4 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD). Except 10, 15, 35, from Medina |
|
47 |
،محمدالقتال |
Muhammadaka: Al-Qital |
Muhammadaka: Fighting |
38 |
4 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD). Except 13, revealed during Muhammad’s Hijrah |
Fighting (qital) in GOD’s cause. |
48 |
الفتح |
Al-Fath |
Victory |
29 |
4 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD).Revealed while returning from Hudaybiyya |
The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah (6 A.H.). |
49 |
الحجرات |
Al-Hujurat |
The Private Chambers |
18 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Social ethics
- Reverence to Muhammad
and the righteous leaders
after him.
- The brotherhood of all
believers and all
mankind. (v. 10, 13)
- The difference between
true faith and outward
observance of religious
formalities. (v. 14 ff.)
|
50 |
،قالباسقات |
Qafaka: Al-Basiqat |
Qafaka: Towering |
45 |
3 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 38, from Medina |
Death and resurrection.
GOD is closer to man than his
neck-vein. (v. 16) |
51 |
الذاريات |
Adh-Dhariyat |
The Scattering Winds |
60 |
3 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
52 |
الطور |
At-Tur |
The Mountain |
49 |
2 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
53 |
النجم |
An-Najm |
The Star |
62 |
3 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD). Except 32, from Medina |
Muhammad’s experience of an
ascension to heaven (Mi’raj, including
his vision of the Sidrat al-Muntaha,
the Lote-Tree of the
Extremity). (v. 13-18) |
54 |
،القمراقتربت الساعة |
Al-Qamaraka: Iqtarabat As-Sa’a |
The Moonaka: The Hour Has Drawn Near |
55 |
3 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 44-46, from Medina |
|
55 |
الرحمن |
Ar-Rahman |
The Compassionate |
78 |
3 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Everything will pass away, except
the face of GOD. (v. 26-27)Description of paradise. (v. 46-78) |
56 |
الواقعة |
Al-Waqi’a |
The Inevitable |
96 |
3 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 81 and 82, from Medina |
|
57 |
الحديد |
Al-Hadid |
Iron |
29 |
4 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
|
58 |
،المجادلةالظهار |
Al-Mujadilaaka: Eth-Thihar |
She who Disputesaka: Zihar |
22 |
3 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Divorce
Faith and denial
Hypocrisy
The attitude believers should
have toward non-believers. |
59 |
،الحشربنو نضير |
Al-Hashraka: Banu Nadeer |
The Gatheringaka: Banu Nadir |
24 |
3 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
The conflict between the Muslim
community and the Jewish tribe
of Banu’n-Nadir of Medina. |
60 |
،الممتحنةالامتحان، المودة |
Al-Mumtahinaaka: Al-Imtihan, Al-Mawada |
She who is Examinedaka: The Examination, Affection |
13 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
The believers’ relations with
unbelievers. |
61 |
،الصفالحواريون، عيسى |
As-Saffaka: Al-Hawariyoon, Esa |
The Ranksaka: The Apostles, Jesus |
14 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
A call to unity between professed
belief and actual behaviour. |
62 |
الجمعة |
Al-Jumu’a |
The Congregation |
11 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Obligatory congregational
prayer on Friday. |
63 |
المنافقون |
Al-Munafiqun |
The Hypocrites |
11 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Hypocrisy. |
64 |
التغابن |
At-Taghabun |
Mutual Disposession |
18 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
|
65 |
،الطلاقسورة النساء القصرى |
At-Talaqaka: Surat An-Nisa’ Al-Qusra |
Divorceaka: The Shorter Chapter of Women |
12 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Divorce (waiting period,
remarriage). |
66 |
،التحريملما تحرم، المتحرم، سورة النبي |
At-Tahrimaka: Lima Tuharrim, Al-Mutaharrim, Surat An-Nabi |
Forbiddanceaka: Why do you Forbid?, The Forbidden, Chapter of the Prophet |
12 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
Certain aspects of Muhammad’s
personal and family life. |
67 |
،الملكتبارك، تبارك الذي بيده الملك، المانع، المنجية |
Al-Mulkaka: Tabarak, Tabarak Aladhee Biyedihi Al-Mulk, Al-Mani’, Al-Munjiyya |
Dominionaka: Blessed, Blessed is the One who Holds the Dominion, The Shield, The Savior |
30 |
2 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
Man’s inability to understand
the mysteries of the universe, and
his dependence on guidance
through divine revelation. |
68 |
القلم |
Al-Qalam |
The Pen |
52 |
2 |
Early Mecca phase (610 – 618 AD). Except 17-33 and 48-50, from Medina |
|
69 |
الحاقة |
Al-Haqqa |
The Undeniable Reality |
52 |
2 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
70 |
،المعارجالمواقع، سأل |
Al-Ma’arijaka: Al-Mawaqi’, Sa’ala |
The Ascending Waysaka: The Impending Matters, Someone Asked |
44 |
2 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
The unwillingness to believe,
caused by the restlessness inherent
in human nature. |
71 |
نوح |
Nuh |
Noah |
28 |
2 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
The story of Noah.
- The struggle against blind
materialism and the lack of
spiritual values.
|
72 |
الجن |
Al-Jinn |
The Jinn |
28 |
2 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
|
73 |
المزمل |
Al-Muzzammil |
The Enwrapped One |
20 |
2 |
Early Mecca phase (610 – 618 AD). Except 10, 11 and 20, from Medina |
|
74 |
المدثر |
Al-Muddathir |
The Covered One |
56 |
2 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
This short early surah outlines
almost all fundamental Qur’anic
concepts. |
75 |
،القيامةلا أقسم |
Al-Qiyamaaka: La Uqsimu |
Resurrectionaka: I Swear |
40 |
2 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
The concept of resurrection. |
76 |
،الإنسانهل أتى، الدهر، الأبرار |
Al-Insanaka: Hal Ataa, Ad-Dahr, Al-Abrar |
The Humanaka: Hasn’t There Come?, Endless Time, The Pious |
31 |
2 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
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77 |
المرسلات |
Al-Mursalat |
Those Sent Forth |
50 |
2 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD). Except 48, from Medina |
The gradual revelation of the Qur’an. |
78 |
،النبأالمعصرات، التساءل |
An-Naba’aka: Al-Mu’sirat, At-Tasa’ul |
The Tidingaka: Rain Clouds, Questioning one Another |
40 |
2 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
Life after death.
Resurrection and GOD’s ultimate
judgment. |
79 |
،النازعاتالساهرة، الطامة |
An-Nazi’ataka: Es-Sahira, Et-Tomma |
The Snatchersaka: The Wide Expanse, The Calamity |
46 |
2 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
80 |
،عبسالصاخة، السفرة |
Abasaaka: As-Saakha, As-Saffara |
He Frownedaka: The Piercing Cry, The Scribes |
42 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
81 |
التكوير |
At-Takwir |
The Enfolding |
29 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
The Last Hour and man’s
resurrection. |
82 |
الإنفطار |
Al-Infitar |
The Splitting |
19 |
1 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
83 |
المطففين |
Al-Mutaffifeen |
The Defrauders |
36 |
1 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
84 |
،الإنشقاقانشقت |
Al-Inshiqaqaka: Inshaqat |
The Bursting Openaka: Burst Open |
25 |
1 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
85 |
البروج |
Al-Burooj |
The Constellations |
22 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
86 |
الطارق |
At-Tariq |
The Night Visitant or The Morning Star |
17 |
1 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
|
87 |
الأعلى |
Al-A’la |
The Highest |
19 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
88 |
الغاشية |
Al-Ghashiya |
The Overwhelming Event |
26 |
1 |
Late Mecca phase (620 – 622 AD) |
|
89 |
الفجر |
Al-Fajr |
The Dawn |
30 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
90 |
البلد |
Al-Balad |
The City |
20 |
1 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
|
91 |
الشمس |
Ash-Shams |
The Sun |
15 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
92 |
الليل |
Al-Lail |
The Night |
21 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
93 |
الضحى |
Ad-Dhuha |
The Morning Brightness |
11 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
Man’s suffering and GOD’s
justice.A message of hope and consolation
is given to man from ALLAH’s
past mercies.Man is bidden to pursue the path
of goodness and proclaim the
bounties of ALLAH. |
94 |
،الشرحالانشراح |
Ash-Sharhaka: El-Inshirah |
Expansionaka: Solace |
8 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
95 |
التين |
At-Teen |
The Fig |
8 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
A fundamental moral verity,
common to all true religious
teachings. |
96 |
،العلقاقرأ |
Al-Alaqaka: Ikra’ |
The Blood Clotaka: Read! |
19 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
The first five verses revealed to
Muhammad. (v. 1-5) |
97 |
القدر |
Al-Qadr |
The Night of Power |
5 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
98 |
،البينةلم يكن |
Al-Bayyinaaka: Lam Yakun |
The Clear Proofaka: They will Not |
8 |
1 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
|
99 |
الزلزلة |
Az-Zalzala |
The Earthquake |
8 |
1 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD) |
|
100 |
العاديات |
Al-‘Adiyat |
The Chargers |
11 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
101 |
القارعة |
Al-Qari’a |
The Catastrophe |
11 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
102 |
التكاثر |
At-Takathur |
Vying for Increase |
8 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
Man’s greed and tendencies. |
103 |
العصر |
Al-‘Asr |
Time |
3 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
|
104 |
الهمزة |
Al-Humaza |
The Slanderer |
9 |
1 |
Middle Mecca phase (618 – 620 AD) |
|
105 |
الفيل |
Al-Feel |
The Elephant |
5 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
The Abyssinian attack against
Mecca in the year 570 CE, the
Year of the Elephant. |
106 |
قريش |
Quraysh |
Quraysh |
4 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
The Quraysh, custodians of the
Kaaba, should be thankful to GOD
for protecting them from hunger
and danger. |
107 |
الماعون |
Al-Ma’oon |
Assistance |
7 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD). Only 1-3 from Mecca; the rest from Medina |
The meaning of true worship
through sincere devotion and
helping those in need. |
108 |
الكوثر |
Al-Kawthar |
Abundance |
3 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
Spiritual riches through devotion
and sacrifice.Hatred results in the cutting off
of all hope. |
109 |
الكافرون |
Al-Kafiroon |
Disbelievers |
6 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
The correct attitude towards those
who reject faith. |
110 |
النصر |
An-Nasr |
Help |
3 |
1 |
Medina phase (622 – 632 AD).Revealed at Mina on Last Hajj, but regarded as Medinan sura |
The last complete surah revealed
before Muhammad’s death. |
111 |
،المسداللهب |
Al-Masadaka: Al-Lahab |
Palm Fiberaka: The Flame |
5 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
The hostility of Muhammad’s
uncle Abu Lahab. |
112 |
،الإخلاصالمنفرة، النجاة، المعرفة، المذكرة، نور القرآن |
Al-Ikhlasaka: Al-Munaffira, An-Najah, Al-Ma’rifa, Al-Mudhekira, Nur Al-Quran |
Sincerityaka: Casting Away, Deliverance, Recognition, The Reminder, Light of the Quran |
4 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
The oneness of GOD. |
113 |
الفلق |
Al-Falaq |
Daybreak |
5 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
Seek refuge in GOD from evil
of others. |
114 |
الناس |
An-Nas |
Mankind |
6 |
1 |
Early Mecca phase (610-618 AD) |
Trust in GOD’s protection from
temptations. |