Surah Ad-Duha

About Surah Ad-Duha

The Arabic name of Surah Ad-Duha is الضحى, also written Ad-Duhaa. Ad-Duha means “The Morning Brightness” (quran.com: “The Morning Hours”). It is named after the first word of the surah. 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. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Layl and before Surah Ash-Sharh.

Main Themes of Surah Ad-Duha

The surah was sent to console the Prophet at a moment of distress, and it carries a message of hope and gratitude.

• It was revealed after a pause in revelation that deeply grieved the Prophet, to comfort him and remove his worry.
• An oath by the bright morning and the still night is followed by the reassurance that his Lord had neither left him nor become displeased with him.
• Good news that what lay ahead would be better than what had passed, and that Allah would give him until he was satisfied.
• A reminder of Allah’s past care for him, and a call to be gentle with orphans, not to turn away those who ask, and to speak of Allah’s favours.

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