About Surah Al-A'ala
The Arabic name of Surah Al-A'ala is الأعلى, also written Al-A’la. Al-A’la means “The Most High”. The name comes from the first verse, which calls for glorifying the name of the Lord Most High. It belongs to the Makki surahs, the chapters revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 8 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah At-Tariq and before Surah Al-Ghashiyah.
Main Themes of Surah Al-A'ala
This short early surah brings together three themes: Tawhid, guidance for the Prophet, and the Hereafter.
- Tawhid in one sentence: Allah’s name is to be glorified above every flaw and above any likeness to His creation.
- Allah created and proportioned everything, set its measure and guided it to its purpose; He brings out pasture and then turns it into dry stubble.
- Reassurance to the Prophet that Allah would preserve the Quran in his memory.
- His duty is to remind; those who fear Allah will take heed, and the life to come is the lasting one.
Learn Surah Al-A'ala with Tajweed
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