Surah Al-Anbiya

About Surah Al-Anbiya

The Prophets — a Meccan surah that rapidly recounts the stories of eighteen prophets, highlighting their common mission: to call humanity to the worship of the One God.

Background & Revelation

Surah Al-Anbiya is the 21th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 112 verses. It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed before the Prophet's migration to Medina. Meccan surahs typically focus on the foundations of faith: belief in Allah, the Day of Judgement, and the stories of past prophets.

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