Introduction to Surah Quraysh
1-THE Quraysh ( QURAISH ).
2-Arrange of Surah : (106).
3-Number of Ayats: (4).
4-where was revealed: Mmakkiyah.
Why Was Surah Quraysh Revealed (Asbab al-n-Nuzul)?
(For the taming of Quraysh…). This Surah was revealed about the Quraysh and the blessings that Allah, exalted is He, had bestowed upon them.
The Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace, said: “Allah has favoured the Quraysh with seven characteristics which he has never given to anyone before them and will never give to anyone after them:
The post of the Caliph (al-Khilafah) is given to one among them, the custody of the Sacred House (al-Hijabah) is assumed by someone from amongst them, giving water to the pilgrims (al-Siqayah) during Hajj is undertaken by someone amongst them, prophethood is given to someone amongst them, they were given victory over the [army of] elephants,
They worshipped Allah for seven years during which none worshipped Him, and a Surah has been revealed about them in which none but them was mentioned (For the taming of Quraysh…)”.
Surah Quraysh English Translation and Transliteration With Arabic
For the security of Quraish. (لِإِيلَافِ قُرَيْشٍ (١
Their security during winter and summer journeys. (2) إِيلَافِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ الشِّتَاءِ وَالصَّيْفِ
Let them worship the Lord of this House. (3) فَلْيَعْبُدُوا رَبَّ هَذَا الْبَيْتِ
(4) الَّذِي أَطْعَمَهُمْ مِنْ جُوعٍ وَآمَنَهُمْ مِنْ خَوْفٍ
Who has fed them against hunger, and has secured them against fear.
Tafseer of Surah Quraysh Meaning in English (Verse by Verse)
(لِإِيلَافِ قُرَيْشٍ (١
[In gratitude] for the security of Quraysh,
(2) إِيلَافِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ الشِّتَاءِ وَالصَّيْفِ
their security (īlāfihim: repeated for emphasis; it is a verbal noun from [the verb] ālafa) for the journey of winter, to Yemen, and, the journey, of summer, to Syria, every year: they made use of these two journeys to provide for their trade at the station [of Abraham] in Mecca, in order to attend to the House [of God], which was their source of pride; they [Quraysh] were the descendants of al-Nadr b. Kināna;
(3) فَلْيَعْبُدُوا رَبَّ هَذَا الْبَيْتِ
et them worship (fa’l-ya‘budū is semantically connected to li-ilāfi, ‘for the security’, the fā’ being extra) the Lord of this House,
(4) الَّذِي أَطْعَمَهُمْ مِنْ جُوعٍ وَآمَنَهُمْ مِنْ خَوْفٍ
Who has fed them against, that is, on account of, hunger and made them secure from, that is, on account of, fear: they used to suffer hunger in Mecca due to the lack of crops and they feared the army of the Elephant. Meccan or Medinese, or half and half; it consists of 6 or 7 verses.
What Is The General Meaning of Surah Quraysh ?
- Gratitude for Blessings: The Surah begins by highlighting the blessings bestowed upon the Quraysh tribe, particularly in terms of security during their winter and summer journeys for trade.
- It serves as a reminder for individuals and communities to be grateful for the blessings they receive, including provisions, safety, and sustenance provided by Allah.
- The Surah implies that the security and provision enjoyed by the Quraysh tribe were a result of divine protection and mercy from Allah.
Benefits of Surah Quraysh
- Surah Quraysh serves as a reminder of the importance of unity and gratitude. It highlights the blessings bestowed upon the Quraysh tribe, particularly in terms of security during their winter and summer journeys for trade.
- This serves as a reminder for individuals and communities to be thankful for the blessings they receive and to remain united in times of ease and prosperity.
- Connection with the Prophet’s Lineage: The Surah emphasizes the lineage of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a member of the Quraysh tribe.
- Reciting this Surah can serve as a reminder of the Prophet’s noble lineage and his role as the final messenger sent to humanity.
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