This sūrah of 54 verses was revealed in Makkah after the conversion of Hamzah, the Prophet’s uncle, and before the conversion of ‘Umar, may God be pleased with them both. It derives its name from the word fussilat in the third verse, which means, “arranged in sequence and distinctly spelled out.” It is also called Hā-Mīm Sajdah, meaning “the Hā-Mīm prostration.” It mentions some attributes of the Qur’ān and some of the purposes for its revelation. It also describes the nature of Prophethood and Revelation. It draws attention to the proofs of Divine Oneness in the universe, the tragic end of some ancient peoples who denied God’s Revelation, and the rewards given to the believers.