Surah Al-Fajr

About Surah Al-Fajr

The Dawn — takes oaths by the dawn, ten nights, and the even and odd. It recounts the fates of 'Aad, Thamud, and Pharaoh, and ends with the beautiful address to the content, peaceful soul invited into paradise.

Background & Revelation

Surah Al-Fajr is the 89th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 30 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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