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I seek Allah’s protection/refuge/shelter from Shaitaan, the Accursed one.
بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمٰنِ الرَّحِيْمِ
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful.
Meaning :
"Al-Isra" is about the journey of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to "Mi'raj", takes its name from the first Verse.
This Surah was revealed on the occasion of "Mi'raj"( Ascension). This event happened one year before Hijrah.
This Surah is also known as "Surah Bani- Isra'il" ( from Verse : 4), for the story of "children of Isra'il".
Introduction :
- This is the 17th Surah of Quran.
- This is "Makki" Surah.
- This Surah has 111 Verses.
- This Surah has 12 Ruku.
This Surah has one "Sajdah-e-Tilawat" in Verse No. 109.
Topics :
- This Surah is a wonderful combination of warning, admonishion and instruction which have been blended together in a balanced proportion.
- Event of "Mi'raj" : The first verse refers to Mohammed (PBUH) being taken from the 'Sacred Mosque' to the 'Farthest Mosque'.
- The Surah starts with the "Glorification of Allah" and ends up with praising and worshipping Him.
- Be kind and obedient to parents.
- Be generous to relatives and the needy.
- Do not be a miser or a spendthrift.
- Do not kill your children for fear of poverty.
- Do not commit adultery.
- Do not slay without just cause.
- Do not say anything without knowledge.
- Do not walk arrogantly on earth.
- Safeguard the property of orphans.
- Allah does not beget children and those who say this, utter a monstrous lie.
- There is a life after death.
- The obligation of Five Daily Prayers and the prayer of Tahajjud (special late night prayer).
- Rasools are also humans are sent to human beings.
- Perform Salah in a voice which is neither too loud nor too soft.
