About Surah Al-Buruj
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Buruj is البروج. Al-Buruj means “The Great Constellations” (quran.com: “The Mansions of the Stars”). The name comes from the first verse. 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 27 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Inshiqaq and before Surah At-Tariq.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Buruj
The surah was revealed to strengthen believers facing persecution and to warn those who persecuted them.
- Revealed when persecution in Makkah was at its height, it warns the persecutors and consoles the believers.
- The story of the People of the Ditch (Ashab al-Ukhdud), who burned believers because of their faith.
- Believers are encouraged to stay firm under persecution and never give up their faith, for Allah witnesses everything.
- A reminder of the fate of the forces of Pharaoh and Thamud, who were mightier than the Makkan chiefs.
- Those who believe and follow their faith with good deeds will enter Paradise, which is described as the great success.
Learn Surah Al-Buruj with Tajweed
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