This is a Madani Surah revealed sometime in the 5th year of Hijrah.  It has 73 verses in 9 sections.

The Surah deals with a number of social and political issues.  It talks about the practice of child-adoption, some marriage customs, battle of Ahzab and Bani Quraizah, social issues related to Hijab of Muslim women.  It also talks about the hypocrites and their conduct in the society.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is a Makki Surah revealed in the middle Makkan period. It has 30 verses in 3 sections.

The Surah discusses some of the doubts and arguments of the non-believers against the principles of Tawhid, Risalah and Akhirah.  It invites human beings to think and reflect on their own selves and on the nature surrounding them.  Every thing points that there is a Wise and Powerful Creator for this universe. He has not created all this phenomenon in vain. The creation has a purpose.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is an early Makki Surah, revealed perhaps before the Surah al-'Ankabut.  It has 34 verses in 4 sections.

In this Surah Tawhid is emphasized and Shirk and its ideas are critically examined.  It tells us that those who are following Shirk they are only blindly following their forefathers. The true wisdom is to believe in Allah.  The advises of Luqman the wise are also given here to support the same principles.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is a Makki Surah and it was revealed about 5 years after the Prophethood, in the same year in which the first Hijrah to Ebyssinia took place. The Surah has 60 verses in 6 sections.

The Surah reminds us that Allah is in control of everything. Those who are short sighted they see only what is apparent but they do not realize that there is a Creator and Master of this whole universe and it is He who is governing everything. Final decision is in Allah's hand.  The Akhirah will take place and the truth will prevail. 

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is a Makki Surah.  It was probably revealed in early Makkan period before the migration to Ebyssinia. It has 69 verses in 7 sections.

This Surah reminds the Believers to be strong in their faith and not to give up their faith because of hardship or family pressures.  Stories of previous Prophets and their followers are also mentioned here to show that the path of truth is not an easy path.  It has trials and hardships.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is a Makki Surah revealed most probably after the previous Surah in the middle Makkan period.  The Surah consists of 88 verses in 9 sections.

The basic theme of this Surah is the prophethood. Some aspects of the life of Prophet Moses -peace be upon him- are mentioned to show the similarity between him and Prophet Muhammad –peace be upon all the prophets of Allah. There are also answers here to the questions and doubts that were raised by some non-believers.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This a Makki Surah.  It was probably revealed soon after the previous Surah.  It has 93 verses in 7 sections.

The theme of the Surah is divine guidance in history. Allah sent His Prophets to different people. Some accepted them and were guided, while others denied them and they saw the consequences of their denial.  The Surah also contrasts between the principles of tawhid and shirk.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is a Makki Surah revealed in the middle Makkan period about 6-7 years before the Hijrah.  It has 227 verses in 11 sections.

The non-believers were asking for signs to prove that the Qur'an was the word of Allah.  Allah mentioned many signs both in nature and in history.  Stories of many prophets are also mentioned to indicate that all prophets presented basically the same message.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is a Makki Surah revealed around the middle Makkan period about 6-7 years before the Hijrah. It has 77 verses in 6 sections.

The Surah answers some of the objections of the non-believers against the Qur'an and the teachings of Islam.  It also presents the character of the Believers as criteria to prove the truth of Islam.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.

This is a Madani Surah revealed around the 6th year of Hijrah after the Battle of Mustaliq.  It has 64 verses in 9 sections.  This Surah contains many rules for the development of a society based on righteousness and morality.  Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.