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an-naba

The Sun is a Great Lamp, and the Moon Gives Light

Blessed be He Who has placed in the heaven big stars, and has placed therein a great lamp (sun), and a moon giving light. Allah, the Almighty, says: [Blessed be He Who has placed in the heaven big stars, and has placed therein a great lamp (sun), and a moon giving light.] (Al-Furqan: 61) And, [And We have made (therein) a shining lamp (sun).] (An-Naba': 13)

What is the Great News in the Surah An-Naba (The Tidings)?

This Surah, The Tidings, was revealed in Mecca and has 40 verses. The word "Naba" means"tiding" or "the great news". This Surah takes its name from its second verse.

Al- NAZI'AT

Itis derivedfromthewordwan-nazi`atwithwhichthe Surah opens.

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