Name of Surah Ad-Duha
This surah is called Ad-Duha because it begins with swearing by Ad-Duha translated into the forenoon. 93:1 By the forenoon… It was revealed in Makkah.
Relationship between Surah Ad-Duha and Surah al-Layl
According to the written copy of the Quran, al-Mushaf, surah Ad-Duha comes after Surah al-Layl, which is concluded with Allah’s promise to the God-fearing that they will be pleased with His reward. Surah Ad-Duha confirms this promise. Allah, Exalted be He, says, interpretation of the meaning,
93:5 And your Lord will surely give you and you will be pleased.
Surah al-Layl mentions that the God-fearing will be far away from Hell and its severe punishment. Surah Ad-Duha mentions some of Allah’s blessings on the master of all the God-fearing, Messenger Muhammad [peace be upon him].
Main Topics Discussed in Surah Ad-Duha
• Surah Ad-Duha discusses topics related to the personality of Messenger Muhammad.
• The surah begins with swearing by the Creator of the forenoon, Allah. It says that He did not forsake His Messenger and Prophet Muhammad, nor did He hate him; rather, he had a high rank with Allah and he was under His care.
93:1 By the forenoon,
93:2 and by the night when it grows still, 93:3 your Lord has neither forsaken you nor hates you.
• Allah gave Messenger Muhammad good news that he would attain the greatest blessing in the Hereafter one of which is the great intercession. 93:5 And your Lord will surely give you and you will be pleased.
• Surah Ad-Duha mentions some of Allah’s blessings on Messenger Muhammad since his childhood.
93:6 Did He not find you an orphan and shelter you? 93:7 And did He not find you wandering and guide you,
93:8 and He found you needy and made you rich?
• Surah Ad-Duha is concluded by commanding Messenger Muhammad to adhere to three virtues, namely, being compassionate towards the orphan, helping the needy, and thanking Allah for His blessings.
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