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ṢādṢād ( ص )

88 verses • revealed at Meccan

»The surah that opens with the single discrete Arabic letter Ṣād. It takes its name from the letter Ṣād, as mentioned in verse 1. This surah mentions previous prophets in support and encouragement for Muḥammad, and makes a clear link between the arrogance displayed by the disbelievers of Mecca, previous generations, and Iblis, the original rebel. The first and last verses assert the truth and nobility of the Quran.«

The surah is also known as Saad

بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ

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

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ص ۚ وَالقُرآنِ ذِي الذِّكرِ

Ali Unal

This sūrah of 88 verses derives its name from the abbreviated or single letter sād in the first verse. It was revealed in the mid-Makkan period of Islam, after the conversion of ‘Umar ibn al-Khattāb, may God be pleased with him. It warns those who oppose the preaching of the Messenger, upon him be peace and blessings. It calls for obedience to the Messenger, and gives examples from the experiences of earlier Messengers.
Sad. (I swear) by the glorious Qur’an bearing the Reminder (with guidance to the truth and warning, that you are one who has been sent to convey God’s Religion).