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Chapter 87

The Most Exaltedal-Aʿlā ( الأعلى )

19 verses • revealed at Meccan

»The surah that opens with the command to highly exalt God, the Divine One who is The Most Exalted, far above all that is unworthy that people wrongly attribute to Him. It is named after “the Most Exalted” (al-aʿlā), mentioned in verse 1. The surah reassures the Prophet Muḥammad that God will help him and urging him to continue with his mission. The temporary nature of this world is highlighted through mention of the short life of green pasture (cf. verse 10:24 and verse 18: 45).«

The surah is also known as Glory to Lord in the Highest, The Highest, The Most High

بِسمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحمٰنِ الرَّحيمِ

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

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سَبِّحِ اسمَ رَبِّكَ الأَعلَى

Ali Unal

Revealed in Makkah, this surah of 19 verses derives its name from the word al-a’la (the Most High) in the first verse. It concentrates on God’s Power and Unity and the Revelation, and it contains some advice on observing the proper conditions and manners for preaching and admonition.
Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High,