An-Nur (النور) - Surah Details

24. An-Nur (النور)

Meaning: The Light

Total Ayahs: 64

Place of Revelation: Medina

Summary

Surah An-Nur establishes fundamental Islamic teachings about social conduct, marital relations, and community ethics. It contains the famous Ayat an-Nur (Verse of Light), rulings on false accusations (like the Incident of Ifk), hijab commandments, and guidelines for household etiquette. The Surah provides a comprehensive moral framework for Muslim society, emphasizing purity, chastity, and proper gender interactions.

Core Message

A righteous society is built on moral purity, truthfulness, and divine light. Personal conduct directly impacts community wellbeing.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) said: 'Whoever recites Surah An-Nur will receive ten rewards for every believing man and woman' (Al-Tirmidhi). Its recitation protects from slander and promotes modesty. Scholars particularly recommend studying its social legislation.

Famous Verses

24:2 "ٱلزَّانِيَةُ وَٱلزَّانِى فَٱجْلِدُوا۟ كُلَّ وَٰحِدٍۢ مِّنْهُمَا مِا۟ئَةَ جَلْدَةٍۢ..." - 'The adulteress and adulterer - flog each one of them with a hundred lashes...'
24:30-31 "قُل لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يَغُضُّوا۟ مِنْ أَبْصَـٰرِهِمْ..." - 'Tell the believing men to lower their gaze...'
24:35 "ٱللَّهُ نُورُ ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ..." - 'Allah is the Light of the heavens and earth...'
24:63 "لَّا تَجْعَلُوا۟ دُعَآءَ ٱلرَّسُولِ بَيْنَكُمْ كَدُعَآءِ بَعْضِكُم بَعْضًۭا..." - 'Do not make the calling of the Messenger among you as your calling one another...'

Moral Lesson

Chastity protects society. Light of guidance dispels ignorance. Respect for privacy is fundamental. Proper etiquette with leadership matters.

Divine Attributes

An-Nur (The Light), Al-Hakeem (The Wise), As-Sami (The All-Hearing), Al-Baseer (The All-Seeing)

Keywords

Light Chastity Hijab Social Ethics Modesty False Accusations