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Sura 45
Aya 1

Chapter 45

Crowlingal-Jāthiyah ( الجاثية )

37 verses • revealed at Meccan

»The surah that mentions The Kneeling of every community around the brink of Hellfire on the Day of Doom in wait of its divine judgment. It takes its name from the word “kneeling” (jāthiyah) in verse 28. The surah addresses some of the arguments put forward by those sceptical of the truthfulness of the Quran. Emphasis is placed on the signs of God’s existence discernible in nature, and on the painful punishment that awaits the doubters on the Day of Judgement. The misguided arrogance of the disbelievers (verse 8 and verse 31) is contrasted with God’s true greatness (verse 37); references to God’s wisdom and majesty open and close the surah.«

The surah is also known as Bowing the Knee, Crouching, Hobbling, The Kneeling, The Kneeling Down

بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ

Ali Unal: IN THE NAME OF GOD, THE ALL-MERCIFUL, THE ALL-COMPASSIONATE

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Ali Unal

This sūrah of 37 verses was revealed toward the end of the Makkan period. It takes its name from the word al-jāthiyah in verse 28. In its initial verses, the sūrah draws attention to God’s signs in the universe for the believers, for those who seek certainty, and for those who use their reason. Then it cites many of God’s favors to humankind so that we may reflect and accept the guidance of the Qur’ān. It continues to recount some events from the history of the Children of Israel. Finally, it presents the end that awaits both believers and unbelievers.
Ha. Mim.