Surah Ar-Ra‘d, Chapter 13
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
(The Thunder, No. 13)
(Revealed in Mecca)
43 verses in 6 sections
The Content of Surah Ar-Ra‘d
As was mentioned aforetime, Meccan suras were revealed at the beginning of the call of the Prophet of Islam (S), when the hostile pagans seriously opposed to accept the Faith. Then these suras are mostly upon the issues of belief, specially invitation to Monotheism, struggling against idolatry, and proving the Resurrection.
While the Medinite suras, which were reveled after the expansion of Islam and the formation of the Islamic government, explain the Divine ordinances and religious social rules, according to the needs of the society.
This Surah, which is among the Meccan suras, also follows the same line. After making allusions to the legitimacy and greatness of the Qur’an, it refers to monotheism and states the secrets of creation which are the signs of the existence of the Pure Essence of Allah.
Then the Qur’an, in this Surah, discusses about Resurrection and the new life of mankind in Hereafter, as well as the Divine Court of Justice on the Reckoning Day. It completes this introduction of Monotheism and Resurrection by pointing to the responsibilities and duties of people.
Once again, it returns to the issue of Monotheism. Then it gives examples in order to make the right and wrong known. They are some manifest and sensible examples which are understandable for all.
In view of the fact that the ultimate worldly fruit of belief in Monotheism and Resurrection is the very constructive and practical programs, following these discussions, it invites people to; fulfilling the promise, union of kindred, patience and perseverance, spending out in charity secretly and openly, and leaving revenge.
And, finally, the content of this Surah guides people to search the depths of events in history through showing them the painful end of the disobedient nations in the past.
Thus, Surah Ar-Ra‘d begins with some verses concerning Faith and convictions, and ends with introducing the deeds and activities which are helpful in the formation of human character.
- 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