Introduction to the Quran

Introduction to the Qur’ ā n 19 deliberation will unfold this similarity between other s ū rah pairs. Some s ū rahs are an exception to this scheme as S ū rah al-F ā ti ḥ ah, which is like an introduction to the whole Qur’ ā n. Some other s ū rahs like S ū rah al-N ū r (24) and S ū rah A ḥ z ā b (33) occur as a supplement or as a conclusion of a chapter. Following is a brief description of the seven Qur’ ā nic chapters indicating the place of revelation of each s ū rah . Chapter I {S ū rah al-F ā tihah (1) - S ū rah al-M ā ’idah (5)} Makkan: (1) Mad ī nan: (2)-(5 ) Chapter II {S ū rah al -An‘ ā m (6) - S ū rah al-Tawbah (9)} Makkan: (6)-(7 ) Mad ī nan: (8)-(9 ) Chapter 3 {S ū rah Y ū nus (10) - S ū rah al-N ū r (24)} Makkan: (10)-(23 ) Mad ī nan: (24) Chapter IV {S ū rah al-Furq ā n (25) - S ū rah al-A ḥ z ā b (33)} Makkan: (25)-(32) Mad ī nan: (33 ) Chapter V {S ū rah Sab ā (34) - S ū rah al- Ḥ ujur ā t (49)} Makkan: (34)-(46) Mad ī nan: (47)-(49) Chapter VI {S ū rah Q ā f (50) - S ū rah al-Ta ḥ r ī m (66)} Makkan: (50)-(56) Mad ī nan: (57)-(66 ) www.javedahmadghamidi.com www.al-mawrid.org "All rights of this book are reserved for the publisher and the author. This copy is for reading purpose only. This copy cannot be uploaded on any website except those of the publisher and the author."