About Surah Duha
The Arabic name of Surah Duha is الضحى, also written Ad-Duhaa. The word duha refers to the bright part of the morning after sunrise, and the surah takes this name from its opening oath. It is the 93rd chapter of the Quran and has 11 verses. It was revealed in Makkah, so it is counted among the Makki surahs. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 11 of 114. It is found in Juz 30. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Layl and before Surah Ash-Sharh.
Main Themes of Surah Duha
Surah Duha speaks to anyone going through a difficult time, as it was first revealed to reassure the Prophet when he felt alone.
- Revelation had paused for a while, and this surah came to console the Prophet (peace be upon him) and ease his distress.
- Allah swears by the morning light and the calm of night that He has not abandoned His Messenger.
- A promise that each later stage of his mission would be better than the one before.
- Three reminders (he was an orphan and was sheltered, he was searching and was guided, he was in need and was enriched) are followed by three duties: kindness to orphans, not repelling those who ask, and speaking of Allah’s blessings.
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