Surah Abas

About Surah Abas

The Arabic name of Surah Abas is عبس, also written ’Abasa. ’Abasa means “He Frowned”. The name comes from the word with which the surah opens. It is a Makki surah, revealed in Makkah before the Prophet’s migration to Madinah. In the revelation-order list used by quran.com, it is number 24 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah An-Nazi’at and before Surah At-Takwir.

Main Themes of Surah Abas

The surah teaches an important lesson about how the message of Islam should be conveyed and who most deserves attention.

• The notes describe its occasion: the Prophet was speaking with Makkan chiefs when a blind man came seeking guidance.
• Although it opens with a gentle correction, the real displeasure is directed at the arrogant chiefs who rejected the truth.
• A lesson in conveying the message: every sincere seeker matters, even if poor or weak, while those indifferent to the truth deserve less attention, however high their status.
• The Prophet’s approach came from a sincere wish to advance his mission, not from preferring the rich over the poor.

Learn Surah Abas with Tajweed

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