Al-Mulk
67th chapter of the Qur'an
Al-Mulk (Arabic: الملك, lit. 'the Sovereignty', 'the Kingdom') is the 67th chapter (surah) of the Quran, comprising 30 verses. Surah Al Mulk emphasizes the greatness of Allah and His creation, urging believers to reflect on the signs of God's power in the universe. Surah Al-Mulk is named as such because it opens with one of Allah's attributes: Sovereignty (Al-Mulk). The surah is also known by other names: Tabarak, Al-Munjiyah (the one that saves), and Al-Waqiyah (the one that protects). It is a Meccan surah and also the first surah in the 29th Juz of the Quran, which is why this Juz is referred to as Juz Tabarak (The chapter of Tabarak). Surah Al-Mulk was revealed after Surah At-Tur. Among its main themes are discussing the evidences of Allah's oneness and power, the manifestations of Allah's grace and mercy towards his servants, and his perfection in creating the universe.
Summary
1-3 Praise to the Almighty, Allah, the Creator and Ruler of all things
3-5 The perfection of the works of God, seen in the heavens, glorify him
5 We have adorned the lowest heaven with lamps and have made them missiles with which to pelt the devils; and We have prepared for them the punishment of the raging fire
6-8 Torments of hell prepared for unbelievers
8-11 Infidels shall confess in hell their folly in calling Muhammad an impostor
12 Verily those who fear their Lord unseen will have forgiveness and a great reward.
13-14 God knoweth all things
15-18 God shall destroy unbelievers
19-24 Unbelievers ungrateful to the God who sustains them in life
25-28 They challenged the Prophet to hasten the judgment-day, but they shall dread its approach
29-30 The Merciful the only protector on that day
Reason for revelation
The books on the causes of revelation agree that the reason for the revelation of Surah al-Mulk relates to its following verse:
[al-Mulk: 13] ﴾وَأَسِرُّوا قَوْلَكُمْ أَوِ اجْهَرُوا بِهِ ۖ إِنَّهُ عَلِيمٌ بِذَاتِ الصُّدُورِ﴿
"Conceal your speech or proclaim it openly, indeed, He is All-Knowing or what is within the hearts"
Ibn Abbas said: "It was revealed concerning the polytheists who used to slander the Messenger of Allah. Gabriel, peace be upon him, informed the Messenger of what they said and how they insulted him.
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