بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلشَّمْسِ وَضُحَىٰهَا1
وَٱلْقَمَرِ إِذَا تَلَىٰهَا2
وَٱلنَّهَارِ إِذَا جَلَّىٰهَا3
وَٱلَّيْلِ إِذَا يَغْشَىٰهَا4
وَٱلسَّمَآءِ وَمَا بَنَىٰهَا5
وَٱلْأَرْضِ وَمَا طَحَىٰهَا6
وَنَفْسٍۢ وَمَا سَوَّىٰهَا7
فَأَلْهَمَهَا فُجُورَهَا وَتَقْوَىٰهَا8
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ مَن زَكَّىٰهَا9
وَقَدْ خَابَ مَن دَسَّىٰهَا10
كَذَّبَتْ ثَمُودُ بِطَغْوَىٰهَآ11
إِذِ ٱنۢبَعَثَ أَشْقَىٰهَا12
فَقَالَ لَهُمْ رَسُولُ ٱللَّهِ نَاقَةَ ٱللَّهِ وَسُقْيَٰهَا13
فَكَذَّبُوهُ فَعَقَرُوهَا فَدَمْدَمَ عَلَيْهِمْ رَبُّهُم بِذَنۢبِهِمْ فَسَوَّىٰهَا14
وَلَا يَخَافُ عُقْبَٰهَا15
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Surah Ash-Shams (الشمس)
Meaning: The Sun
About Surah Ash-Shams
Surah Ash-Shams (الشمس) is the 91th chapter of the Noble Quran. It is Meccan (revealed in Makkah Al-Mukarramah), containing 15 verses, and is ranked #26 in revelation order.
Overview and Context: Surah Ash-Shams (الشمس) is a Meccan (revealed in Makkah Al-Mukarramah) chapter comprising 15 verses that emphasize devotion, faith, and ethical guidance for humanity.
Core Themes:
- Monotheism (Tawhid): Affirmation of the Oneness, Omnipotence, and Mercy of Allah.
- Righteous Conduct: Encouragement of piety, truthfulness, and social justice.
- The Hereafter: Reflection on accountability, resurrection, and the ultimate success of righteous believers.
Where is Surah Ash-Shams in the Quran?
Surah Ash-Shams is the 91th chapter of the 114 Surahs in the Holy Quran. It is situated directly after Surah Al-Balad (البلد) and is immediately followed by Surah Al-Layl (الليل).
Which Juz contains Surah Ash-Shams?
Surah Ash-Shams is located in Juz 30 (عَمَّ يَتَسَاءَلُونَ).
How many verses are in Surah Ash-Shams?
Surah Ash-Shams contains exactly 15 Verses.
What does Ash-Shams mean?
The Arabic title الشمس translates in English to "The Sun". In Indonesian it is known as Surat Asy-Syams.
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Q1.Where is Surah Ash-Shams (الشمس) in the Quran?
Surah Ash-Shams is Chapter 91 of the 114 Surahs in the Holy Quran. It was revealed in the Meccan (revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah), holding revelation chronological order #26.
Q2.Which Juz contains Surah Ash-Shams?
Surah Ash-Shams is situated in Juz 30.
Q3.How many verses (Ayahs) are in Surah Ash-Shams?
Surah Ash-Shams consists of exactly 15 verses (Ayahs) and is recited in Arabic as سورة الشمس.
Q4.What does "Ash-Shams" mean?
The title of Surah Ash-Shams (الشمس) translates into English as "The Sun". In Indonesian, it is known as Surat Asy-Syams.
Q5.What are the authentic benefits and virtues of Surah Ash-Shams?
Surah Ash-Shams is studied for its profound theological themes of Tawhid (Divine Oneness), reflection on creation, and accountability in the Hereafter as expounded in classical Tafsir (Ibn Kathir, As-Sa'di). On QuranPak, all virtues are strictly tied to verified Hadith collections and classical Tafsir.
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