Explanation

• Surah Name: Al-Mumtahanah
• Surah Number: 60
• Verses: 13
• Words: 348
• Revelation Place: Madinah

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Explanation

• Translator: Marmaduke Pickthall
• Language: English
• Publication Year: 1930
• Book Title: The Meaning of the Glorious Qur’an
• Religion: Islam (convert from Christianity)

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Explanation

• In Surah Al-Anfal, Allah describes people who misuse their abilities of speaking and understanding as the worst of creatures.
• They do not use their intellect to accept truth or guidance.
• Instead, they reject faith and mislead others.
• This warning highlights the importance of using knowledge correctly.

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Explanation

• Makki Surahs: 86
• Madani Surahs: 28
• Total Surahs: 114
• Makki Period: ~13 years
• Revelation Place: Makkah

Additional information:

• Makki Surahs mainly emphasize faith (Iman)
• Madani Surahs focus on law and social system
• First revelation occurred in Hira Cave (610 CE)
• Last revelation completed in 632 CE
• Quran contains 11 Sajdah in Makki Surahs and 3 in Madani Surahs

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Explanation

• Compiled During: Caliphate of Hazrat Abu Bakar (R.A)
• Suggestion By: Hazrat Umar (R.A)
• Compiler: Zayd bin Thabit (R.A)
• Reason: Martyrdom of Huffaz in Battle of Yamama
• Language: Arabic

Additional information:

• Quran was revealed over 23 years.
• First revelation came in 610 CE.
• Total Surahs: 114
• Total Juz (Paras): 30
• Standard copies were later distributed during the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan (R.A).

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