About Surah Al-Inshiqaq
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Inshiqaq is الإنشقاق. Al-Inshiqaq means “The Splitting Asunder”, referring to the sky splitting apart, as mentioned in the first verse. It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Prophet’s migration to Madinah. It came early in Makkah, when the message was being openly rejected but persecution had not yet started. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 83 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Mutaffifin and before Surah Al-Buruj.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Inshiqaq
The surah describes the Resurrection and reminds people that every soul is journeying towards its Lord.
- A vivid picture of the Resurrection: the sky splitting and the earth spread flat, casting out what it holds, both obeying their Lord.
- Every person is moving, knowingly or not, towards the meeting with their Lord.
- Those given their record in the right hand will have an easy reckoning, while those given it from behind their backs will face the Fire.
- A warning to those in Makkah who openly rejected the message of the Quran.
Learn Surah Al-Inshiqaq with Tajweed
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