About Surah Quraish
The Arabic name of Surah Quraish is قريش, also written Quraysh. Quraysh is the name of the leading tribe of Makkah. The tribe is mentioned in the first verse. It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Prophet’s migration to Madinah. Most commentators regard it as Makki, pointing to the words “Lord of this House”, and its subject is closely tied to Surah Al-Fil. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 29 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Fil and before Surah Al-Ma’un.
Main Themes of Surah Quraish
The surah reminds Quraysh of the favours they enjoyed because of the Ka’bah and calls them to worship its Lord.
- Quraysh are reminded that they themselves regarded the Ka’bah as Allah’s House, not the idols’.
- It was Allah who gave them security because of this House and made their trade journeys flourish.
- He fed them against hunger and gave them prosperity.
- The fitting response is to worship the Lord of this House alone.
Learn Surah Quraish with Tajweed
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