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Mecca

AL-QALAM

This Surah is calledNun as well asAl-Qalam, the words with which it begins.

Qaf

The Surah derives its name from the initial letter Qaf, thereby implying that it is the Surah which opens with the alphabetic letter Qaf.

AL-QIYAMAH (Resurrection)

Except for the theme of monotheism, the Qur'an speaks more of the coming Qiyamah - also known as the Resurrection, the Day of Judgment, Day of Gathering, and the Great Announcement - than of any other topic.

The Splendor of the prophet of Islam (Part 3)

Historians have clearly discerned in all dimensions of his person great spiritual energy and power, together with all the other qualities that are fitting in a great leader sent by heaven.

The Splendor of the prophet of Islam (Part 2)

Abdullah, the father of the Prophet, was a descendent of Ishmael. His was a truly human heart, a heart that overflowed with love, fidelity and mercy. After marrying Aminah, he went trading in Syria, accompanying a caravan that was leaving Mecca.

Al-Hujurat

The Surah takes its name from verse 4 in which the word hujurat has occurred.

Al-Fath (Victory)

It is derived from the words Inna fatah-na laka fat-han mubina of the very first verse. This is not only a name of the Surah but also its title in view of the subject matter, for it deals with the great victory that Allah granted to the Holy Prophet and the Muslims in the form of the Truce of Hudaibiya.

Mu'min (The Forgiving [God]

The Surah takes its name Al Mu'min from verse 28 implying thereby that it is a Surah in which Al Mu'min (the Believer of Pharaoh's people) has been mentioned.

Sad

The Surah takes its name from the alphabetic letter Sad with which it begins.

Ya-Sin

The Surah takes its name from the two letters of the alphabet with which it begins.

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