Surah Name: Al-A'raf Meaning: The Heights
Key Points
- Revealed at Makkah
- The foundation of Islam is on the transparent belief in the Unity of Allaah-SWT . The relationship between man and Allaah-SWT is such that the former must present his needs only before Him-SWT display his utter humility and insignificance. The theme of the preceding Surah is further expanded here, with emphasis on the importance of the Prophethood because no one can, on his own, comprehend Allaah-SWT's Magnificence. He-SWT is beyond human senses. Allaah-SWT's Cognition is a feeling induced into the human heart, and this honour is conferred upon the subtle hearts of His-SWT Prophets-AS through Revelations. They distribute these blessings amongst their followers, through a process known as Tazkiyah. In other words, the heart that receives this light is purified and capacitated to comprehend the Divine Book and the Wisdom. Thus the cognition of the Prophet-AS‘s paves the way to the Cognition of Allaah-SWT. This Surah discusses the importance of Prophethood, supporting it with both logical and chronicle evidence, in the light of history of the preceding nations and their Prophets-AS their conduct and the end results thereof. Towards the end is the discussion on the Unity of Allaah-SWT. Also listed are some of His-SWT Commands to facilitate His-SWT Cognition through obedience.
- Total Number of Ruku / Sections 24
- Total Number of Ayat / Parts 206
- Surah / Chapter number 7
- Ruku / Section 17 contains Ayat / Parts 6
- Siparah/ Volume 8 & 9
Surah Al-A'raf Ruku 17
