Surah Quraish [106]

This blog is part of a series of blogs based on my research and compilation of surahs of the Quran, in an effort to understand these surahs in an easy way. Today's effort is on Surah Quraish Chapter-106, hope going through it will be a learning journey for all of you. May Allah forgive any mistake, omission, or error on my part in its compilation (Aameen Summa Aameen).

Introduction:

Surah Quraysh (Arabic text: قُرَيْش) is the 106th Surah of the Qur’an. It is titled in English “Quraish” and composed of 4 verses and it’s in the 30th PARA. This surah urges the Quraysh tribe who dominated Mecca to serve God, who had protected them, for the sake of their own future. It is one of two surahs containing 4 ayats; the other is Al-Ikhlas. It forms a pair with the preceding surah, al-Fil, reminding the Quraysh of the favors that Allah had bestowed upon them. Allah granted Quraish many gifts, one of them being preserving from fear and starving, their dignity and special place among Arabian tribes, but they forgot and took their idols without Allah. So the Surah is memory & exhortation to them to remember and return to worship Allah, the only God worthy to be worshiped.

Why and when it was revealed:

Surah Quraysh was revealed as an announcement of Allah's great blessings and Mercy for Quraysh. Allah (SWT) has granted them security, peace, and honour. He (SWT) saved them from Abraha Al-Habashi who aimed at destroying the Kaaba as mentioned in Surah Al-Fil. Further to and drew their attention to the fact that He is the one who is blessed with them, and that he is the one who deserves thanks and worship. The surah was revealed in the holy city of Makkah i.e., before Prophet ﷺ migrated to the city of Medina.

Message of surah Quraish:

The message of surah Quraish (Arabic: سورة قريش ), is that Allah is the protective and preserver from all fears in our life, he is the Powerful God, the bestower of Honors who granted Quraish with their neighborhood to the sacred house “Kaaba”. He is the opener and the sustainer who expanded their sustenance, although the Arabian Peninsula was a barren land with no water to cultivate or special industry. Allah is the enricher who bestowed Quraish their dignity and their special respect and place among Arabs due to his preserving the sacred house, and he is the only one truly worthy of worship.

Allah has favored the Quraish with seven characteristics which He has never given to anyone before them and will never give to anyone after them” These characteristics are:

Ø  Assumes guardianship of the Sacred House (al-Hijabah).

Ø  One of them is appointed to the position of Caliph (al-Khilafah).

Ø  Granted the gift of prophecy.

Ø  Someone among them is responsible for providing water to pilgrims (al-Siqayah) during Hajj.

Ø  They were awarded victory over the elephant army (Al-Fil) that came to destroy Kaaba.

Ø  For seven years, no one worshipped Allah SWT except for them.

Ø  A Surah was revealed on them in which no one other than them was mentioned.

Lessons of Surah Quraysh:

Surah Quraysh imparts crucial lessons, emphasizing Allah’s blessings upon Quraysh and the importance of gratitude and worship in acknowledging and preserving these blessings. It underscores reliance on Allah for security and sustenance, urging gratitude through acts of worship and devotion. Gratefulness is portrayed as essential for the perpetuation and augmentation of Allah’s favors, as highlighted in the Quranic teachings

1. The Blessings of Quraysh Are From Allah (SWT): Allah (SWT) reminded Quraysh of His favour and blessings upon them. He secured and fed them out of hunger. They should keep in mind their security, food, and all their worldly affairs are in the hands of Allah Almighty. They shouldn’t fear anyone other than Allah (SWT). 2. Praise Allah (SWT) For His Blessings By Performing Worship: Allah (SWT) taught Quraysh in this Surah that their response to all His blessings should be by gratefulness, praise, and worship. Likewise, a Muslim should be aware of all Allah’s blessings. He should respond to Allah’s favours and blessings by praising Allah (SWT), worshipping Him, and performing good deeds for the sake of Allah (SWT).

3. The Permanence and Increase of Allah’s Blessings would be by ‘Shukr:’ The permanence and increase in rizq require persistence of shukr (gratefulness). Allah (SWT) said in the Quran: “If you are grateful, I will surely increase you [in favour]; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.” (Quran 14:7)

Benefits of Surah Quraish:

Surah Quraish can deepen one's understanding of Allah's providence and mercy, leading to increased faith and devotion. Reciting with sincerity is act of seeking Allah's forgiveness for past mistakes and shortcomings. Recitation can offer protection from difficulties and hardships, both in this world and the Hereafter.

Ø  By reciting this surah, one can seek protection and blessings from Allah, as well as gain a sense of gratitude and contentment in their heart. It is said that reciting Surah Quraish 21 times can bring about abundance, protection from harm, and blessings in one's livelihood.

Ø  To ward off the evil eye, sorcery, or dangerous adulteration in the food, it is read three times before eating meals, followed by Bismillah.

Ø  Recited often in a business or store, it attracts wealth and blessings.

Ø  Recited 11 times after Isha prayers, it works as relief from illness.

Ø  When recited 70 times after Fajr prayers daily then dua is made to Allah SWT for provisions, it ends poverty and misery.

Ø  Surah Quraish is often recited for travel safety.

Ø  The recital of Surah Al-Fil and al-Quraysh in the obligatory prayers (Salah) is highly rewarded.

Ø  If a kid is afraid, read it 41 times on the water and hand it to him, then his fears shall go away.

The true benefits of Surah Quraysh are found in grasping its teachings, which emphasize recognizing Allah’s blessings, showing gratitude through worship, and realizing that continual thankfulness results in more blessings. These teachings inspire believers to value Allah’s gifts, worship with sincerity, and cultivate ongoing appreciation for enduring blessings.

Hadith about Surah Quraish:

“Allah bestowed Quraish with seven traits that weren’t given to any before them and won’t be given to any after them: the prophecy among them, the caliphate among them, phlebotomy cupping among them, watering” the pilgrims”, they were overcome on the companion of elephant, they worshiped Allah ten years, and there was Quranic surah revealed on them” Li Elaf Quraish” it was narrated by Al Zubair Ibn Al Awam, may Allah be pleasing with him.

Researched & Compilled by:

OVAIS ASAD KHAN