Surah Al-Ma’arij, meaning 'The Ascending Stairways,' is the 70th chapter of the Quran with 44 verses. This Meccan surah describes the Day of Judgment, Allah’s creation, and human accountability, urging patience and faith.
Revealed in Makkah, Surah Al-Ma’arij responded to disbelievers’ mockery of the Hereafter, affirming its certainty. It encouraged early Muslims to remain patient and steadfast, using imagery of ascending angels and divine judgment.
The tafsir of Surah Al-Ma’arij emphasizes the Day of Judgment, human impatience, and the virtues of prayer, charity, and faith. It urges believers to reflect on accountability and prioritize spiritual over worldly pursuits.
Reciting Surah Al-Ma’arij fosters patience and awareness of the Hereafter. It’s believed to bring spiritual clarity, strengthen faith, and inspire righteous actions.
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Surah Al-Ma’arij describes the Day of Judgment, human accountability, and the virtues of patience, prayer, and charity, urging faith.
The surah is named 'The Ascending Stairways' after the angels ascending to Allah, mentioned in its opening, symbolizing divine judgment.
Reciting Surah Al-Ma’arij fosters patience, strengthens faith, and brings spiritual clarity, inspiring preparation for the Hereafter.
Surah Al-Ma’arij was revealed in Makkah, affirming the Hereafter and encouraging early Muslims to remain patient amidst disbelief.
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