Surah
Juz
The content and style of this Surah suggest that it was revealed during the third stage of Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ life in Makkah.
The Surah addresses the conflict between the Prophet ﷺ and the chiefs of Makkah, responding to objections and doubts about his Prophethood, Monotheism (Tawhid), and the Hereafter. The chiefs of Makkah are rebuked for their opposition and warned of the consequences of their actions, with an admonition to reconsider their stance. Key Themes: - Refutation of the disbelievers' objection that a human being cannot be a Messenger, defending Prophet Muhammad's Prophethood ﷺ. - Criticism of the diverse and contradictory objections raised against the Prophet ﷺ and the Qur'an. - Rejection of the false concept of life held by the disbelievers, emphasising purpose, accountability, reward, and punishment. - Refutation of polytheism (Shirk) and reinforcement of Monotheism through weighty arguments. - Removal of false understandings, addressing the presumption that the Prophet's ﷺ warnings were empty threats. The Surah also recounts events from the lives of various Prophets to highlight their normal human nature, persistence through afflictions, and success by God's will. It emphasises the universal and consistent way of life presented by all Prophets, aligning with the message of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. In the later verses, it is asserted that success in the final judgement depends on following the right way, while those who discard it will face severe consequences. The people are reminded of the favour of God in sending a Messenger to inform them about the reality of the hereafter and to affirm the oneness of God. The Prophet ﷺ is portrayed as a conveyer of the message, emphasising that he lacked full knowledge of God's plan. The Surah concludes with a reminder of God's mercy, and the Prophet ﷺ seeks God's help against the lies and disbelief of the people.
