Surah At-Takwir

About Surah At-Takwir

The Overthrowing — describes twelve cataclysmic events signalling the end of the world: the sun rolled up, stars falling, mountains moved, and the seas set ablaze. The Prophet said: 'Whoever wishes to see the Day of Resurrection as if with his own eyes, let him read Surah At-Takwir.'

Background & Revelation

Surah At-Takwir is the 81th surah of the Holy Quran, containing 29 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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