As-Saffat (الصافات)

37. As-Saffat (الصافات)

Meaning: Those Ranged in Ranks

Total Ayahs: 182

Place of Revelation: Mecca

Summary

Surah As-Saffat opens with an oath by the angels arranged in ranks, affirming divine order. It systematically refutes polytheism by recounting the stories of Noah, Abraham, Moses, Elijah, Jonah, and other prophets. The Surah vividly describes the rewards of the righteous and punishments of deniers, culminating in Allah's absolute sovereignty.

Core Message

Angels and prophets work in perfect divine order. False deities cannot create or benefit. Eternal outcomes reflect earthly choices.

Benefits

The Prophet (PBUH) recommended its recitation for protection from shirk. Scholars note its effectiveness in strengthening aqeedah (creed) through prophetic narratives.

Famous Verses

37:102 "فَلَمَّا بَلَغَ مَعَهُ ٱلسَّعْىَ قَالَ يَـٰبُنَىَّ..." - 'When he reached the age to strive, his father said: O my son...' (Abraham's sacrifice)
37:164 "وَمَا مِنَّآ إِلَّا لَهُۥ مَقَامٌۭ مَّعْلُومٌۭ" - 'There is none among us except he has a known position.'
37:180 "سُبْحَـٰنَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ ٱلْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ" - 'Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of Honor, above what they describe.'

Moral Lesson

Divine order governs creation. Sacrifice proves true faith. Angels constantly serve Allah's will.

Divine Attributes

Al-Jabbar (The Compeller), Al-Mutakabbir (The Supreme), Al-Muqaddim (The Expediter)

Keywords

Angelic Ranks Prophetic Stories Sacrifice Divine Sovereignty