Chapter 6: Surah Al-An'am, The Cattle

The 14th chapter of the holy Quran takes its title after a magnificent, successful and respected man, by all monotheistic religions. This man is no other than Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham). This chapter has one of the most beautiful and captivating stories in the Quran. Prophet Ibrah ...  Show more

In this episode Sayed Jawad Qazwini explores Surah Ar-Raʿd or The Thunder. This Surah is distinguished by its moving description of Gods power and knowledge. Sayed Jawad discusses why this chapter is named after thunder. He speaks about the pagans and their superstitions, as well ...  Show more

Chapter six of the Quran is called The Cattle; some translations use the more encompassing word livestock. The title comes from the discussion about livestock in verses 136- 39. This chapter of 165 verses was revealed in Mecca. In a similar way to other chapters revealed in Mecca ...  Show more

Chapter six of the Quran is called The Cattle; some translations use the more encompassing word livestock. The title comes from the discussion about livestock in verses 136- 39. This chapter of 165 verses was revealed in Mecca. In a similar way to other chapters revealed in Mecca ...  Show more

Name This Surah takes its name from vv. 136, 138 and 139 in which some superstitious beliefs of the idolatrous Arabs concerning the lawfulness of some cattle (an`am) and the unlawfulness of some others have been refuted. Period of Revelation According to a tradition of Ibn A ...  Show more

Name The name, An-Nahl, of this Surah has been taken from v. 68. This is merely to distinguish it from other Surahs. Period of Revelation The following internal evidence shows that this Surah was revealed during the last Makkan stage of Prophethood: v. 41 clearly shows th ...  Show more