hapter of Connection with previous chapter/Reasons for its placement

The previous chapter explained the basics of submitting to Almighty Allah and asking for
guidance from Him. This chapter details the principles of religion and elaborates upon the
basics of the Islmic creed that had been mentioned in the previous chapter. It also begins
The Cow to briefly mention basic rulings of Sharah such as divorce, dowry, business transactions,
and other rulings.
This chapter elaborates further upon the previous chapter and provides more details upon
The Family of Imran the principles of the Islmic creed and provides responses to those who lay accusations
towards the principles of the Islmic creed.
Once the principles of the Islmic creed have been mentioned, Almighty Allah begins to
discuss in greater detail the basic Sharah rulings that had been mentioned in the earlier
chapters, such as the rulings pertaining to marriage, dowry, the noble war, migration, the
rights of women, inheritance, orphans, oaths, borrowing, safekeeping, and other rulings.
Women Also, the previous chapter ended with a command for the believers to fear Allah, this
chapter begins by reiterating this command. In summary, this chapter expands and
elaborates upon the themes of the chapters of The Cow and The Family of Imrn.
This chapter continues the trend of detailing Sharah rulings by elaborating upon the
rulings pertaining to food, prayer, corporal punishment, pilgrimage, bequests, and other
rulings. This chapter also elaborates upon many of the discussions that had been briefly
mentioned in the previous chapters, such as the sin of murder, the story of the nation of
Moses, alcohol, and gambling.
Also, the previous chapter contained many ruling pertaining to transactions, thus this
The Table Spread chapter begins by commanding the Muslims to fulfil these transactions diligently.
Much like the previous chapters, this chapter also briefly discusses the basics of the
Islamic creed. The previous chapter began with a mention of the power of Almighty Allah,
this chapter ends with a mention of the power of Almighty Allah. The previous
chapter began with a mention of the start of creation, this chapter ends with a mention of
resurrection.
At the end of the previous chapter, there was a brief mention that the sovereignty of the
heavens and the earth belongs to Allah. This chapter elaborates on the meaning of this and
demonstrates how Almighty Allah has created everything, and therefore he is the Lord of
all things. Also, in the previous chapter, the believers had been warned not to prohibit
The Cattle those things which Almighty Allah has permitted. In this chapter, Almighty Allah discusses
the disbelievers who prohibited that which Almighty Allah had permitted.
This chapter elaborates upon the issue of the inception of creation, the past nations and
those Prophet which had been discussed briefly in the previous chapter. This chapter also
The Heights elaborates upon other issues that had been mentioned only briefly in the previous chapter,
such as the mercy of Almighty Allah and the scales of justice on the Day of Judgement.
The Spoils of War This chapter explains how the spoils of war shall be distributed and informs the believers
that they shall be assisted in their war against the oppressors if they bear patience.
The previous chapter contained a command for the Muslims to prepare for war against the
oppressors. This chapter contains a motivation for all the believers to partake in the war
Repentance against the oppressors. Also, in the previous chapter, Almighty Allah explained how the
spoils of war shall be distributed. In this chapter, Almighty Allah explains how charity
shall be distributed.
The previous chapter briefly expounded upon the story of Pharaoh and briefly discussed
Jonah how he was drowned by Almighty Allah. This chapter discusses the story of how he was
drowned in greater detail.
In the previous chapter, there was a very brief mention of the story of Prophet Noah (May
Hud Allahs blessings be upon him). In this chapter, the story of Prophet Noah (May Allahs
blessings be upon him) is discussed in greater detail.
In the previous chapter, there was a mention that the stories of the various Prophets shall
soon be discussed in order to strengthen the heart of the believers. This chapter begins by
discussing the very best of the stories mentioned in the Quran in order to fulfil the promise
that had been made in the previous chapter. Also, Prophet Jacob (May Allahs blessings be
Joseph upon him) had been discussed briefly in the previous chapter, this chapter discusses the
story of Prophet Jacob (May Allahs blessings be upon him) and his son, Prophet Joseph
(May Allahs blessings be upon him) in great detail.
At the end of the previous chapter, there was a mention regarding how man passes by the
The Thunder signs and wonders of Almighty Allah, yet does not heed a lesson. In this chapter, Almighty
Allah begins to enumerate His signs and wonders.
At the end of the previous chapter, there was a mention regarding the people who have
knowledge of the book. This chapter begins by elaborating upon what is meant by the book
and who is the being who has knowledge of the book. Also, there were four aspects that
Abraham were briefly discussed in the previous chapter that have been further elaborated upon in
this chapter; they are: the discussion on the Prophets (may Allahs blessings be upon
them), those who mocked them, the manner in which they mocked, and the punishment
they received for mocking.
The previous chapter ended with a description of the Day of Judgement, this chapter
begins by describing the state of the wrongdoers after they have resided in hellfire for a
Al Hijr period of time. It also discusses the being responsible for their misguidance; satan.
This chapter is related to the chapter of Abraham. The chapter of Abraham discussed the
trials that a deceased person shall be put through. This chapter elaborates upon these
trials and mentions what will occur when these trials are over. Also, in the chapter of
The Bee Abraham, Almighty Allah mentioned that if one were to count the bounties of his Lord,
then one would not be able to do so. In this chapter, Almighty Allah mentions a few of
these innumerable bounties.
In the previous chapter, there was a brief mention of a nation known as Ahl Al Sabt. In this
chapter, there is a more detailed discussion on their story.
The Children of Israel This chapter and the next four chapter begin a series of stories that will be told of the
previous nations and their Prophets (May Allahs blessings be upon them).
The previous chapter began with a declaration that Almighty Allah is free from all defects.
This chapter begins with a declaration that all praise is for Almighty Allah. Also, there was
a mention in the previous chapter about how the Jews had asked the Prophet Muhammad
 three questions; regarding the soul, the people of the cave, and the King Dhul Qarnain.
The previous chapter answered the first question, this chapter answers the latter two
The Cave questions. Also, the previous chapter contained a verse that mentioned how mankind have
been given very little knowledge in comparison to the knowledge of Almighty Allah. In this
chapter, Almighty Allah demonstrates this with a story of the Prophet Moses (May Allahs
blessings be upon him).
The previous chapter contained three extraordinary stories. In this chapter, Almighty
Mary Allah continues this pattern by presenting two more extraordinary stories; the story of
John the Baptist and the story of the virgin birth.
In the previous chapter, the story of John the Baptist, Zacharia, and Jesus had been
mentioned in detail, and the story of Moses had been mentioned briefly, whilst the story of
Abrahams relationship with his father had been mentioned in detail and the story of his
Ta Ha relationship with his nation has been mentioned in brief. In this chapter, the story of
Moses is mentioned in greater detail.
In the previous chapter, the story of Moses had been mentioned in great detail. Before
that, the story of John the Baptist, Zacharia, and Jesus had been mentioned in great detail.
In this chapter, the stories of Noah, Lot, David, Solomon, Job, Ezekiel, and Dhul Nun are
discussed in detail. Also, the story of Abrahams relationship with his nation is mentioned
in detail and the story of his relationship with his father is mentioned in brief. Also, in the
The Prophets previous chapter, a verse was mentioned which indicated that the date for the Day of
Judgement has been set. This chapter begins with a message that the date of the Day of
Judgement will arrive soon.
The previous chapter ended with a mention of the Day of Judgement, this chapter begins
The Pilgrimage with a description of the Day of Judgement.
The previous chapter ended with a command for the believers to perform righteous deed.
The Believers This chapter begins by enumerating the righteous deeds that a believer must perform in
order to succeed.
In the previous chapter, one of the righteous deeds that a believer had been advised to do
The Light was to protect his private parts from engaging in sin. In this chapter, Almighty Allah
presents the rulings for those who disobey this advice.
In the previous chapter, there was a mention that all that is in the heavens and the earth
belongs to Allah. In this chapter, Almighty Allah elaborates and enumerates what is
The Criterion referred to by this; thus he mentions the shade, the night, the sleep, the day, the wind, the
sun, the moon, the stars, the water, the animals, mankind, the oceans, and other items.
In the previous chapter, Almighty Allah had briefly mentioned the stories of a few
Prophets. In this chapter, Allah the Almighty provides further details on the stories of the
The Poets Prophets that had been briefly discussed in the previous chapter. The previous chapter
ended with a description of the righteous people who refrain from frivolous actions, this
chapter ends with a description of poets who do not refrain from frivolous actions.
In the previous chapter, Almighty Allah mentioned the stories of a few Prophets. In this
The Ant chapter, Almighty Allah discusses the stories of more Prophets as well as a brief discussion
on the story of Prophet Moses (May Allahs blessing be upon him).
 In the previous two chapters, the story of Moses had been discussed in slight detail. In this
The Story chapter, Almighty Allah relates the entire story of Prophet Moses (May Allahs blessing be
upon him) with great detail.
In the beginning of the previous chapter, there was a mention of the story of the pharaoh
Ramesis II who oppressed the people of Moses, this chapter begins with a reminder to the
Muslims who were being oppressed that the people of the past were also oppressed. Also,
The Spider the previous chapter ended with a mention of the migration of the Prophet Muhammad
(Peace be upon) and so this chapter also ends with an indication towards migration.
The previous chapter ended with a note that those who strive in the path of Almighty Allah
The Romans shall be guided, this chapter begins with the glad tidings that the Muslims shall soon
rejoice due to the efforts they have made in the path of Almighty Allah.
Luqman The previous chapter ended with a mention of the Quran, this chapter begins with
a description of the Quran.
The ending of the previous chapter mentioned five things which are known only to
The Prostration Almighty Allah, this verse subtly commentates and elaborates upon how these five things
are resigned to the knowledge of only Almighty Allah.
The previous chapter ended with a command for the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon
him) to ignore the insults of the disbelievers, this chapter continues in advising the
The Clans Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) to maintain God-consciousness and prohibits
him from obeying the whims of the disbelievers.
The previous chapter ended with a mention that Almighty Allah is the Most Merciful and
Sheba Most Forgiving, this chapter begins with the same sentiments.
The previous chapter began with a declaration that all praise is for Almighty Allah, this
The Angels chapter begins with the same declaration.
In the previous chapter there was a mention of how the disbelievers claimed that if an
individual came with a warning from Almighty Allah, they would accept his statements.
However, when the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) came to them with a
warning from Almighty Allah, they broke their oath and denied his Prophethood. This
chapter begins with a declaration of the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be
Ya Sin upon him) to show that the denial of the disbelievers will not change the reality which is
that Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) is indeed a Prophet. Also, the previous
chapter mentioned the orbits of the sun and moon, this chapter elaborates upon these
orbits.
Those who set the Ranks The previous chapter mentioned the story of a nation who were destroyed, this chapter
further elaborates upon this nation.
Saad The previous chapter mentioned the stories of various Prophets, this chapter mentions the
stories of more Prophets.
The previous chapter ended with a mention of the Quran. This chapter begins with a
mention of the Quran. Also, near the end of the previous chapter, Almighty Allah
The Troops discussed the creation of Adam and Eve. In this chapter, He discusses their story in greater
detail.
The Believer
They are Expounded
Counsel
The Ornaments of Gold
These seven chapters all begin with the letter Ha Mim, each of them then immediately
The Smoke
discuss the Qurn.
The Kneeling
The Wind-Curved Sanhills
The previous chapter ended with a mention that only the wrongdoers would be destroyed.
Muhammad This ayah then begins to explain the laws and principles of warfare which would be the
cause of their destruction.
The previous chapter discusses warfare, this chapter gives the glad tidings that the
Muslims standing with the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) shall soon be
Victory granted victory. It also clarifies some of the sentiments found in the chapter of The Wind-
Curved Sandhills.
The Private Apartments The previous chapters entailed the laws of warfare against the disbelievers, this chapter
entails the laws of warfare against rebels.
The previous chapter entailed a discussion on the mannerisms that a believer should
display. This chapter also entails how Almighty Allah is aware of each human beings
Qf actions. The chapter then discusses how these actions may lead to eternal damnation or
eternal happiness.
The Winnowing Winds The previous chapter contained a discussion on the Day of Judgement, this chapter begins
with a promise that all that has been mentioned with regards to the Day of Judgement will
indeed occur.
The previous chapter entailed a discussion on the rewards that shall be given to the God-
fearing, this chapter continues this discussion. The previous chapter ended with a mention
The Mount of the punishment of the disbelievers, this chapter also ends with a mention of the
punishment of the disbelievers.
The previous chapter ended with the word stars and this chapter begins with the word
The Star stars. Also, in the previous chapter there was a discussion on the children of the believers.
This chapter discusses the children of the disbelievers.
The Moon The previous chapter discussed the stories of the past nations that were destroyed. This
chapter continues this discussion.
The previous chapter ended with Almighty Allah briefly mentioning that on the Day of
Judgement, some will enter paradise whilst others shall enter hellfire. In this chapter,
The All-Merciful Almighty Allah elaborates upon the state of the occupants of paradise and the state of the
occupants of hellfire.
This chapter continues the discussion on the state of the occupants of paradise and the
The Event state of the occupants of hellfire and the differing experiences of the two parties.
The previous chapter ended with a command to declare that Almighty Allah is free from all
Iron faults. This chapter begins with a declaration that the heavens and the earth testify that
Almighty Allah is free from all faults.
 The previous chapter began with an explanation that Almighty Allahs knowledge is such
that He knows all that is apparent and all that is hidden. This chapter begins by
She that Disputes mentioning that Almighty Allah has also heard the dispute raised by a woman who
complained to Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) of her situation with her husband
to demonstrate the sentiments of the previous chapter.
The ending of the previous chapter contained verses that were revealed with regards to the
Exile Battle of Badr, this chapter begins with verses regarding the Battle of Banu Nadir which
took place after the Battle of Badr.
She who is to be Tested In the previous chapter, there was a discussion of a treaty that occurred with the people of
the book. In this chapter, there is a discussion of a treaty that occurred with the
polytheists.
The Ranks In the previous chapter, there was a brief mention of taking part in a noble war, this
chapter elaborates upon this.
In the previous chapter, there was a mention of how taking part in the noble war is the
best of trades. In this chapter, Almighty Allah discusses the laws of the Friday prayer and
The Congregation that it is more virtuous than actual trade. Also, the previous chapter discussed the ranks of
people during noble war. This chapter discusses the ranks of people during Friday prayers.
In the previous chapter, Almighty Allah discussed the sincere believers. In this chapter,
The Hypocrites Almighty Allah discusses the insincere believers.
At the end of the previous chapter, there was a command for the believers to spend in
charity before the time of their death arrives. Otherwise, the inheritors will inherit their
wealth and will gain reward by giving the wealth to charity. In this way, one will be
Mutual Disillusion considered to have been disillusioned by his wealth. Also, the previous chapter advised the
believers to ensure that they do not allow their family to take them away from the
remembrance of Almighty Allah. This chapter explains the reasoning behind such an
advice, which is that the family are a test from Almighty Allah.
Divorce The previous chapter ended with a mention that ones wife and children are a test. This
chapter begins to detail family laws.
This chapter is also pertaining to an incident that involved the family of the Prophet
Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Also, the previous chapter involved a discussion on
Banning giving divorce to a woman; a divorce is usually given due to negligence on the side of the
husband or wife. In this chapter, Almighty Allah advises women to follow the examples of
two great women; Asiyah and Mary.
In the chapter of Divorce, there was a mention of the creation of the heavens and the earth.
The Sovereignty In this chapter, Almighty Allah expounds upon the creation of the heavens and the earth.
At the end of the previous chapter, Almighty Allah warned that He could take away the
water source of mankind. In this chapter, Almighty Allah demonstrates how He had
The Pen removed the vegetation from the gardens of a previous nation, thus it is even easier for
Him to remove a nations water source.
In the previous chapter, there was a brief mention of the Day of Judgement, this chapter
The Reality provides another detailed account of the Day of Judgement.
The Ascending Stairways This chapter continues the discussion on the Day of Judgement.
The previous chapter ended with Almighty Allah warning the readers that He is capable of
Noah destroying and replacing a nation. In this chapter, Almighty Allah gives an example of how
He did this with the nation of the Prophet Noah (May Allahs blessings be upon him)
In the previous chapter, there was a mention of how the Prophet Noah (May Allahs
The Jinn blessings be upon him) advised his nation to repent. In this chapter, Almighty Allah tells
the story of a group of Jinn (demon-like creatures) who repented.
The previous chapter mentioned that the servants of Allah stand in worship of Allah, this
The Enshrouded One chapter advises the reader to also stand in worship of Almighty Allah.
The previous chapter began with an address to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon
The Cloaked One him), this chapter also begins with an address to the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon
him).
In the previous chapter, there was a mention that the dwellers of Hellfire denied the Day of
The Rising of the Dead Judgement, this chapter provides evidences for the coming of the Day of Judgement and
details the events that will occur on that day as proofs against their rejection.
The previous chapter ended with a discussion on how man was created, this chapter begins
by continuing this discussion. Also, in the previous chapter, there was a mention of the
Man dwellers of paradise and how their faces shall be bright on the Day of Judgement, this
chapter further elaborates upon their state on the Day of Resurrection and in paradise.
The previous chapter ended with the Almighty Allah promising us that He has prepared a
The Emissaries grave punishment for the oppressors, this chapter begins by Almighty Allah emphasising
upon this promise.
The previous chapter contained numerous verses beginning with Almighty Allah asking
Did we not? This chapter also contains many verses beginning with the same rhetorical
The Tidings question. Also, the theme of this chapter and the three chapters that have preceded it is the
Day of Judgement.
The beginning of this chapter continues the discussion on the Day of Judgement. This
Those who Drag chapter also maintains the theme of the Day of Judgement.
In the previous chapter, a verse was mentioned which contained a name used to describe
He Frowned the Day of Judgement Al Tmmah, this chapter also contains a different name used to
describe the Day of Judgement - Al Skhah - and provides an account of the state of
mankind on that day.
The Overthrowing The previous chapter ended with a mention of the Day of Judgement, this verse begins by
describing the atmosphere on the Day of Judgement.
The Cleaving This chapter further elaborates upon the atmosphere on the Day of Judgement.
The previous two chapters discussed the atmosphere during the initial stages of the Day of
Defrauding Judgement. This chapter begins to elaborate upon the events that will occur after
resurrection.
The previous chapter discussed what will happen after resurrection, this chapter continues
The Sundering this sequence and begins the discussion on the scales of justice that will be bought for
reckoning.
The Mansions of the Stars The previous chapter began with a mention of the heavens, these two chapters also begin
The Night Comer with a mention of the heavens.

The previous two chapters mentioned the growth of plants and the inception creation, this
The Most High chapter discusses these two aspects in further detail.
The Overwhelming Event The ending of the previous chapter indicated towards heaven and hell, this chapter
discusses these two abodes in further detail.
The ending of the previous chapter held a warning from Almighty Allah that He shall
The Dawn resurrect and judge mankind and jinn, this chapter begins with an oath that such an event
will occur.
The previous chapter rebuked the one who loves his wealth and does not give to the poor,
The City this chapter details what a wealthy person is advised to do with his wealth.
The Sun The chapter of the Sun is related to the chapter of The Dawn. However, near the end of the
The Night chapter of the City, Almighty Allah mentioned that on the Day of Judgement, there shall
be people on the right and the people on the left. In the chapter of the Sun, Almighty Allah
elaborates upon what is meant by this. The chapter of The Night further elaborates upon
the explanation provided in the chapter of The Sun. The chapter of The Night contains a
discussion on the individual who is miserly, thus it is appropriately titled The Night which

The Morning Brightness is an indication to darkness, whilst the chapter of The Morning Brightness contains a
discussion on the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), thus it is appropriately titled
The Morning Brightness which is an indication to light.
The previous chapter involved a discussion of the various favours Almighty Allah has
The Expanding bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him), this chapter continues this
discussion.
In the chapter of The Sun, there was a mention of the creation of mankind, this chapter
The Fig elaborates upon form in which man has been created.
In the previous chapter, there was a mention of how Almighty Allah has created mankind
The Clot in the best of forms. In this verse, Almighty Allah elaborates upon how He created
mankind and the other bounties he has bestowed upon mankind.
Power The previous chapter mentioned the recitation of the Quran, this chapter discusses the
revelation of the Quran
The previous chapter mentioned the revelation of the Quran, this chapter elaborates upon
The Clear Proof the reasoning behind the revelation and how the revelation served as a form of evidence
against those who did not believe.
The ending of the previous chapter mentioned how the disbelievers shall enter the Hellfire,
The Earthquake this chapter elaborates upon when this event will occur; the Day of Judgement.
The Coursers This chapter continues to detail the Day of Judgement.
The previous chapter mentioned that the people shall be raised from their graves on the
The Striking Event Day of Resurrection, this chapter details what shall cause them to rise from their graves,
and then continues to elaborate upon the Day of Resurrection.
Rivalry for Worldly The previous chapter mentioned that some will enter Hellfire on the Day of Resurrection,
Increase this chapter elaborates upon the reasons why some will enter Hellfire.
The Late Afternoon These two chapters continue to elaborate upon the reasons why some will enter Hellfire.
The Backbiter
The previous chapter mentioned how some inhabitants of Hellfire were ones who hoarded
The Elephant their wealth, this chapter involves a story which shows how wealth and power serve no
resistance or benefit to Almighty Allah.
The previous chapter involved a story of a nation whose wealth did not benefit them, this
chapter is an invitation to Islm for the polytheists of the time who greatly valued the vast
Winter wealth that they possessed. It also reminds them that their wealth and sustenance has
been provided by Almighty Allah Himself.
The previous chapter mentioned that Almighty Allah is the one who provides sustenance,
this chapter rebukes the one who does not feed this sustenance to the poor. Also, the
Small Kindnesses previous chapter contained a command for one to worship Allah, this chapter rebukes the
one who does not pray his five daily prayers.
The previous chapter described how the hypocrites pray their five daily prayers with
The Day Break ulterior motives and do not give to charity, this chapter commands one to pray solely for
Almighty Allah and to give to charity.
The previous chapter mentioned how the five daily prayers should only be offered for
The Disbelievers Almighty Allah, this chapter commands the believer to inform the disbelievers that his
Lord is not the same as their Lord.
The previous chapter ended with the word religion, this chapter brings the glad tidings
Victory that the religion of Islm has been perfected and that will people will begin to enter the
fold of Islm.
The previous chapter mentioned how the religion of Islm has been perfected and has
Palm Fibre been given victory. This chapter details the consequences of the polytheists who sought to
defeat Islm.
This chapter is related to the chapter of the Disbelievers wherein the disbelievers were told
The Unity that their Lord is not the Lord of the believer. This chapter introduces the Lord of the
believers Almighty Allah.
The Daybreak The previous chapter gave a concise description of Almighty Allah. This chapter explains
that one should seek refuge in Almighty Allah from evil.
Mankind This chapter further elaborates upon how one should seek refuge in Almighty Allah from
evil.