Meaning: The Iron
Total Ayahs: 29
Place of Revelation: Medina
Surah Al-Hadid begins by glorifying Allah as the First, the Last, the Evident, and the Hidden—highlighting His absolute sovereignty over the heavens and the earth. It contrasts the fleeting nature of worldly possessions with the eternal rewards of the Hereafter, urging believers to channel wealth and effort in Allah’s cause. The Surah warns of the vast chasm between true believers, hypocrites, and disbelievers, illustrating it through the metaphor of light and darkness. It encourages remembrance of Allah, patience in trials, and warns against arrogance and materialism. Finally, it reminds of past prophets and stresses submission to Allah and His Messenger.
True power lies in submitting to Allah and investing in the Hereafter; spiritual wealth outweighs temporal gain. Generosity and sacrifice purify faith and build resilience.
Recitation strengthens faith in Allah’s omnipotence and sovereignty, encourages heartfelt generosity, curbs attachment to materialism, offers comfort amid adversity, and helps cleanse hypocrisy. It's known among believers to rejuvenate conviction and foster community unity.
57:3 "هُوَ الْأَوَّلُ وَالآخِرُ..." – ‘He is the First and the Last, the Evident and the Hidden...’
57:25 "أَنزَلْنَا الْحَدِيدَ فِيهِ بَأْسٌ شَدِيدٌ..." – ‘We sent down iron, in it is great might and benefits...’
True believers prioritize the eternal over the ephemeral, act with courage and compassion, and uphold justice and sincerity.
Al-Awwal, Al-Akhir, Al-Zahir, Al-Batin, Ar-Razzaq
Iron Generosity Hypocrisy Light & Darkness Eternal Investment
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