Surah Name: Al-Ma'idah Meaning: The Table Spread
Key Points
- Revealed at Madinah
- Completion and Perfection of Islam as Deen (way of life) declared in this Surah.
- With reference to its revelation, it is amongst those Surahs, which were revealed at the end. Part of it was also revealed on the eve of the last Hajj of the Holy Prophet-SW, after which he-SW lived for only about eighty days. Certain Sections were revealed at the time of the Conquest of Makkah, while some on journey to Hudaibiyah. Whereas Surah An-Nisa' discusses mutual relations, dealings and the rights and duties, this Surah lays further emphasis on practising them. The believers are being specifically instructed: "Fulfill your undertakings."
- Total Number of Ruku / Sections 16
- Total Number of Ayat / Parts 120
- Surah / Chapter number 5
- Ruku / Section 11 contains Ayat / Parts 9
- Siparah/ Volume 6 & 7
Surah Al-Ma'idah Ruku 11
