As-Saff - سورة الصف
Introduction of Sura
Names:
This surah is called Surat As-Saff. [387] See: Al-Fayruzabadi: Basa?ir Dhawi At-Tamyiz, 1/462; Tafsir Ibn ?Ashur, 28/171.
It was narrated that 'Abdullah ibn Salam said: We discussed which of us would go to the Messenger of Allah, may He be Glorified and Exalted, and ask him: which deeds are most beloved to Allah? But not one of us got up. Then the Messenger of Allah, may He be Glorified and Exalted, sent a man and we all gathered with him, and he recited this surah to us meaning Surat As-Saff in its entirety. [388] Narrated via several isnads by At-Tirmidhi, 3309; Ahmad, 23788.
Makki or Madani?
Surat As-Saff is Madani, and it was narrated that there was consensus regarding that. [389] Those who narrated that there was consensus regarding that include Al-Mawardi. See: Tafsir Al-Mawardi, 5/527.
Objectives:
The most important objectives of this surah include:
Urging the Muslims to support the religion, strive for Allah's cause, and respond to Allah and His Messenger. [390] See: Hashiyat At-Tibi ?ala Al-Kashshaf, 15/382; Tafsir Ibn ?Ashur, 28/173.
Topics:
The most significant topics addressed in Surat As-Saff include:
1- Glorification of Allah, may He be Glorified and Exalted, and declaring Him to be far above anything that is not befitting to Him.
2- Prohibition on saying words that do not match one's actions.
3- Some of what Musa (peace be upon him) said to his people, and what he faced from them of annoyance and trouble.
4- The call of 'Isa (peace be upon him) to the Children of Israel, and his foretelling the coming of Prophet Muhammad (blessings and peace of Allah be upon him).
5- The true nature of the disbelievers, namely their disbelief in Allah, and their hating to see His light prevail.
6- Calling the believers to strive in jihad in Allah's cause, offering their lives and their wealth, and urging them to follow the examples of the Disciples of 'Isa.
7- Glad tidings that the people of faith will prevail over the people of disbelief.
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