Surah Al-Inshirah

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Questions and Answers

What is the other name for Al-Inshirāḥ?

The other name for Al-Inshirāḥ is ash-Sharḥ.

How many verses does Al-Inshirāḥ (or ash-Sharḥ) have?

Al-Inshirāḥ has eight ayat or verses.

What is the relationship between Al-Inshirāḥ and Surah ad-Dhuha?

Because of its subject matter, length, style, and placement in the Qur'an, Al-Inshirāḥ is often coupled with Surah ad-Dhuha. They are generally considered to have been revealed around the same time.

What is the timing and contextual background of the revelation of Al-Inshirāḥ?

<p>Al-Inshirāḥ is an earlier 'Meccan surah', which means it is believed to have been revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Al-Inshirāḥ's subject matter seem to be a continuation of?

<p>Al-Inshirāḥ's subject matter seems a continuation of the reassurance and encouragement given in the preceding chapter (Surah ad-Dhuha).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Al-Inshirāḥ's other name

Al-Inshirāḥ is also known as ash-Sharḥ.

Verses in Al-Inshirāḥ

Al-Inshirāḥ has eight verses, also known as āyāt.

Relationship to ad-Dhuha

Al-Inshirāḥ and Surah ad-Dhuha are often paired due to their shared subject matter, length, style, and placement within the Quran. They are likely revealed around the same time.

Al-Inshirāḥ's Revelation

Al-Inshirāḥ is an earlier 'Meccan surah', meaning it was revealed in Mecca before the Prophet Muhammad migrated to Medina.

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Continuation of a Theme

Al-Inshirāḥ continues the reassuring and encouraging message of Surah ad-Dhuha.

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Study Notes

Al-Inshirāḥ (ash-Sharḥ)

Also known as ash-Sharḥ
Comprises 8 verses
Related to Surah ad-Dhuha, with some interpreters considering them as a single unit
Revealed in Mecca, during the early period of Islam (610-613 CE)
Addresses the Prophet Muhammad's concerns and reassures him of his prophethood
Continues the theme of Surah ad-Dhuha, discussing the Prophet's experiences and emotions during that time period