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61. As-Saff (الصف)

Meaning: The Ranks

Total Ayahs: 14

Place of Revelation: Medina

Summary

Surah As-Saff begins by affirming that all creation glorifies Allah, then admonishes believers not to say what they do not practice, grounding sincerity in action. It draws lessons from Moses and recounts Jesus’s prophecy about Muhammad (Ahmed), validating prophethood. The Surah invites believers to a 'trade'—belief and honest effort in Allah's cause—in exchange for forgiveness, Paradise, and divine support. It highlights that victory is part of divine pact. It concludes by urging Muslims to mirror the disciples of Jesus in dedication, unity, and coherence—standing as a disciplined, righteous front.

Core Message

Unity, truthfulness, and sincere effort in Allah’s cause lead to spiritual and practical triumph. Prophetic lineage confirms the permanence of guidance.

Benefits

Recitation encourages internal honesty, collective purpose, courage in struggle, and revival of prophetic ideals. It inspires believers to form disciplined, righteous communities.

Famous Verses

61:2-3 "يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا لِمَ..." – ‘O you who believe, why do you say what you do not do? Most hateful to Allah is who says and does not.’
61:10-12 invite believers to the spiritual 'trade' and promise victory.

Moral Lesson

Let truth be reflected in action, band together with integrity, and rise to challenges in unity and faith.

Divine Attributes

Al-Haqq (The Truth), Al-Nasir (The Helper), Al-Wahid (The Unique)

Keywords

Unity Action vs Speech Prophetic Affirmation Spiritual Commerce Discipline


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