Surah Name: Al-Isra Meaning: The Night Journey
Key Points
- Revealed at Makkah
- This Sūrah is also known as Bani Isra'il, meaning the Children of Isra'il.
- After explaining the importance of inviting mankind to Allaah-SWT, it begins with a mention of the greatness and the high status of the inviter, that is, the Holy Prophet-SW. It then discusses the different eras of Bani Israil, they being the most appropriate nation to be cited as an example from recent past. It dilates on the outcome of their attitudes, when they accepted the invitation to Allaah-SWT, and when they turned away from it.
- Total Number of Ruku / Sections 12
- Total Number of Ayat / Parts 111
- Surah / Chapter number 17
- Ruku / Section 1 contains Ayat / Parts 10
- Siparah/ Volume 15
Surah Al-Isra Ruku 1
