Surah Ash-Shams, meaning 'The Sun,' is the 91st chapter of the Quran with 15 verses. This Meccan surah uses oaths by natural phenomena to emphasize human accountability and the story of Thamud, urging faith and righteousness.
Revealed in Makkah, Surah Ash-Shams addressed the disbelievers’ rejection of divine guidance, recounting the destruction of Thamud for their arrogance. It encouraged early Muslims to remain steadfast and seek spiritual purification.
The tafsir of Surah Ash-Shams focuses on the balance of the soul, the consequences of rejecting guidance, and the story of Thamud. It urges believers to purify their hearts and follow the path of righteousness.
Reciting Surah Ash-Shams fosters spiritual purification and strengthens faith. It’s believed to inspire righteousness, bring clarity, and offer divine protection.
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Surah Ash-Shams emphasizes human accountability, the story of Thamud, and spiritual purification, urging faith and righteousness.
The surah is named 'The Sun' after the opening oath by the sun, symbolizing divine creation and guidance.
Reciting Surah Ash-Shams fosters spiritual purification, strengthens faith, and brings clarity and divine protection.
Surah Ash-Shams was revealed in Makkah, encouraging early Muslims to seek righteousness and remain steadfast amidst disbelief.
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