About Surah Al-Meaarij
The Arabic name of Surah Al-Meaarij is المعارج, also written Al-Ma’arij. Al-Ma’arij means “The Ascending Stairways” or “The Ways of Ascent”. The name comes from verse 3, which describes Allah as the Owner of the ways of ascent. 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 79 of 114. In the order of the Mushaf it comes after Surah Al-Haqqah and before Surah Nuh.
Main Themes of Surah Al-Meaarij
The surah answers those who mocked the warning of the Day of Judgement and describes who will be saved on that Day.
- A response to those who mocked the warning of Resurrection and challenged the Prophet to bring the punishment at once.
- The Day will come at its appointed time, and the Prophet is told to bear the deniers’ words with patience.
- Its terror will be such that a wrongdoer would offer even his own family as ransom to escape.
- Destinies on that Day will depend on belief and conduct; turning away from the truth and hoarding wealth are condemned.
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