Surah Al-Hijr, Chapter 15
Surah Al-Hijr (The Rock) No. 15
Revealed in Mecca
99 verses in 6 sections
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
The Contents of Surah Al-Hijr
This Surah contains 99 verses and is generally believed to be chronologically the fifty-second Surah. It was revealed to the Prophet (S) in Mecca prior to his Migration. The Arabic term ‘Hijr’ is the name of a town where the people of Hadrat Salih used to live.
The name of this Surah, Al-Hijr, is taken from the eightieth verse of it which deals with the people of Salih, saying:
“And indeed the inhabitants of Hijr (also) rejected the messengers.”
Most of the discussions in this noble Surah are about the accusations and scoffs of the pagans unto the Qur’an and the blissful Prophet (S), as well as some commandments to him to be patient and perseverant with forbearance towards them.
It provided some kind of comfort and soothing effect as against the pressure exerted by the invasion of the opponents after the death of Hadrat Khadijah and Hadrat Abu-Talib , both of whom were dear to the Prophet (S).
Some of the verses deal with the origin of the world of existence, and belief in Him which are brought about by the study of the secrets of creation. The story of man’s creation, and the disobedience of Iblis, as well as his ultimate destiny, are also exposed.
There are also allusions made to the biography of such tribes as the people of Lūt, the people of Salih, and the people of Shu‘ayb.
In the meantime, there are also some verses which are concerned with the issues of Resurrection and the retribution of evildoers, each of which will be explained.
- An Enlightening Commentary into the Light of the Holy Qur'an vol. 8
- Introduction
- Acknowledgment
- References
- A Presentation to Muslims
- Surah Ar-Ra‘d, Chapter 13
- Section 1: Signs of Allah in Nature
- Section 2: Allah, the Almighty Creator of the Universe
- Section 3: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Compared
- Section 4: Remembrance of Allah Sets Hearts at Rest
- Section 5: Messengers of Allah Were Mocked At
- Section 6: The Two Witnesses of the Truth
- Surah ‘Ibrahim, Chapter 14
- Section 1: Qur’an Revealed to Lead Mankind to Light
- Section 2: Moses’ Exhortation
- Section 3: The Disbelievers Punished
- Section 4: Disbelievers Shall Be Disappointed – Truth Shall Be Established
- Section 5: The Ingratitude of Men to Allah’s Bounties
- Section 6: Abraham’s Prayer
- Section 7: The Respite and the End
- The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim, the Iconoclastic Prophet
- The Birthplace and Childhood of ‘Ibrahim
- The Highly Adventurous Life of ‘Ibrahim (a. s.)
- Campaigns Against Various Groups of Idol-worshippers
- Logical Campaign Against the Idol-worshippers
- Dialogue with ‘Azar
- The Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim
- Practical Campaigns Against the Idol-worshippers
- Dialogue with the Oppressive Ruler
- The Exodus of ‘Ibrahim
- The Last Stage of the Prophetic Mission of ‘Ibrahim
- The Highly-esteemed Position of ‘Ibrahim in the Qur’an
- Surah Al-Hijr, Chapter 15
- Section 1: The Qur’an Ever Protected by Allah
- Section 2: Everything in the Universe Takes Place by Allah’s Command
- Section 3: Man’s Creation – Satan’s Arrogance
- Section 4: Reward for the Righteous – Angles Give Abraham the Tidings of a Son
- Section 5: Lot and Shu‘ayb’s people
- Section 6: The People of the Rock
- Surah An-Nahl, Chapter 16
- Section 1: The Existence of Allah Proved by Nature
- Section 2: Allah’s Unity Testified in Nature
- Section 3: God of all is only One
- Section 4: The Disgrace Which the Wicked Shall Have
- Section 5: Every People Had the Guidance through an Apostle from Allah
- Section 6: To Seek Guidance from the People of the Qur’an
- Section 7: Polytheism Prohibited
- Section 8: Qur’an, the Guidance and the Mercy
- Section 9: Guidance from the Bounties of Allah for Man
- Section 10: The Faithful and the Unfaithful Ones Compared
- Section 11: The Hour of Judgment Shall Arrive Suddenly
- Section 12: Apostle Muhammad a Witness Over All Witnesses
- Section 13: To Keep up Covenants and Promises
- Section 14: Qur’an Brought Down by the Holy Spirit
- Section 15: Every Soul Shall Be Paid in Full What It Has Earned
- Section 16: Abraham Praised – His Faith Made an Ideal
- Surah ‘Isra’, Chapter 17
- Section 1: The Apostle Muhammad’s Visit
- Section 2: None Shall Bear the Burden of Others
- Section 3: Goodness and Submission to Parents Ordained
- Section 4: Moral Conduct
- Section 5: Everything in the Heavens and in the Earth Glorifies Allah
- Section 6: Gentleness in Dealing Enjoined
- Section 7: Satan’s Pride against Man
- Section 8: Every People Will Be Summoned with Their Own Imam
- Section 9: Times of Prayer and the Midnight Prayer
- Section 10: Qur’an Inimitable
- Section 11: No Cause for Anyone to Disbelieve Any Messenger of Allah
- Section 12: Those Gifted with Knowledge – The Ministry of Moses