Surah Al-Qalam

About Surah Al-Qalam

The Pen — one of the earliest revelations. It opens with an oath by the pen and what is written, defends the Prophet's character against accusations of madness, and tells the parable of the arrogant owners of a garden.

Background & Revelation

Surah Al-Qalam is the 68th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 52 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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