Surah Al-Muddaththir

The Cloaked One

سُورَةُ الْمُدَّثِّرِ

Surah 74 56 Verses Meccan
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About This Surah

Introduction To The Surah

Surah Al-Muddaththir, meaning 'The Cloaked One,' is the 74th chapter of the Quran with 56 verses. This Meccan surah, addressed to the Prophet (PBUH), urges him to proclaim the message, warns of the Hereafter, and emphasizes faith.

Revelation And Historical Context

Revealed early in Makkah, Surah Al-Muddaththir was one of the first surahs to instruct the Prophet (PBUH) to publicly preach Islam. It encouraged steadfastness amidst opposition, warning disbelievers of the consequences of rejecting faith.

Key Themes And Tafsir

The tafsir of Surah Al-Muddaththir focuses on the Prophet’s (PBUH) mission to warn, the reality of the Hereafter, and the consequences of arrogance. It emphasizes faith, purification, and the importance of heeding divine warnings.

Benefits Of Recitation

Reciting Surah Al-Muddaththir inspires courage to uphold faith and warns of the Hereafter. It’s believed to bring spiritual clarity, protection, and blessings for steadfastness.

Reciter Mishary Rashid Alafasy

Mishary Rashid Alafasy

Style: Murattal

Mishary Rashid Alafasy is a Kuwaiti reciter and imam. He is known for his unique vocal control and deeply moving recitation style, which has made him one of the most recognized reciters globally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Surah Al-Muddaththir urges the Prophet (PBUH) to proclaim Islam, warns of the Hereafter, and emphasizes faith and divine accountability.

The surah is named 'The Cloaked One' after the Prophet (PBUH), described as cloaked, receiving the command to warn humanity.

Reciting Surah Al-Muddaththir inspires courage, strengthens faith, and brings spiritual clarity, protection, and blessings.

Surah Al-Muddaththir was revealed early in Makkah, instructing the Prophet (PBUH) to publicly preach Islam amidst opposition.

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