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Al-FIL (The Elephant)

The Surah derives its name from the word as-hab al fil in the very first verse.

Al-Takathur (Competition)

The Surah taken its name from the wordal- takathur in the first verse.

Al-Qari'ah (The Stunning [Blow])

The Surah takes its name from its first wordal- qari'ah. This is not only a name but also the title of its subject matter, for the Surah is devoted to Resurrection.

Hajj

This Surah takes its name from v. 27.

Baqara

Why the name AL-BAQARAH? AL-BAQARAH (the Cow) has been so named from the story of the Cow occurring in this Surah (vv. 67-73).

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