Meaning: The Moon
Total Ayahs: 55
Place of Revelation: Mecca
Surah Al-Qamar starts with the dramatic splitting of the Moon, a sign of impending Judgment. It recounts destroyed nations (Noah, ‘Ad, Thamud, Lot, Pharaoh) to warn disbelievers. The surah emphasizes that the Quran is clear and accessible, yet people still refused to heed. It ends by urging reflection on prior punishments and readiness for the Hour.
Divine signs and historical lessons prove God’s power and the consequences of denial. The truth is evident; reward and punishment are real.
Increases awareness of past destructions, strengthens resolve to follow guidance, and reminds that signs precede judgment. Reciting helps reinforce one’s commitment.
54:1 "اقْتَرَبَتِ السَّاعَةُ وَانشَقَّ الْقَمَرُ" – ‘The Hour is nigh and the moon has split.’
54:32-33 recount nations who refused warnings and were destroyed.
Take divine signs seriously; heed warnings before it’s too late; live with conscious accountability.
Al-Munazzil (The Revealer), Al-Muhsin (The Beneficent), Al-Qadir (The All-Powerful)
Moon split Past nations Warning Quran clarity Day of Judgment
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