15 Surah Al-Hijr – The Rocky Tract - Majestic Quran
*Get a copy of this Quran at:* 📖 [**Majestic Quran Official Website**] (https://www.majesticquran.co.uk/) 🛒 [**Buy it on Amazon**] (https://amzn.to/4jZ8CnK) --- *Surah Al-Hijr – The Rocky Tract (Chapter 15)* This *Makkan surah* emphasizes **the power of divine revelation, the fate of past nations, and the ultimate protection of the Quran**. It highlights **the consequences of arrogance and disbelief, contrasting them with the patience and perseverance of the righteous**. The name Al-Hijr refers to **the ancient land of the Thamud people, who were destroyed for rejecting Allah’s guidance**. *Key Themes of Surah Al-Hijr:* 1. *The Quran is Protected by Allah:* *No force can alter the Quran—it is divinely preserved for all time.* *Disbelievers may mock it, but the truth will always prevail.* 2. *The Fate of Past Nations:* *The destruction of the people of Thamud, Lut (AS), and other past civilizations serves as a warning.* *Disbelievers throughout history have met the same fate when rejecting their prophets.* 3. *The Creation of Adam (AS) and the Rebellion of Iblis:* *Allah commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam (AS), but Iblis refused out of arrogance.* *Iblis vowed to mislead humanity, except for Allah’s sincere servants.* 4. *The Signs of Allah in Creation:* *The heavens, the earth, and the natural world all testify to Allah’s greatness.* *Rain, vegetation, and the balance in nature are reminders of His mercy.* 5. *The Consolation to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ:* *The Prophet ﷺ is reassured that the rejection of his message is nothing new.* *Patience and reliance on Allah are the keys to success.* --- *The Verses of Surah Al-Hijr* *In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.* #### *The Quran is Divinely Preserved* 9. *"Indeed, We have sent down the Quran, and surely We will protect it."* #### *The Creation of Adam (AS) and the Defiance of Iblis* 28. *"And ˹remember˺ when your Lord said to the angels, 'I am creating a human being from clay, from molded mud.'"* 30. *"So all the angels prostrated together,"* 31. *"Except Iblis—he refused to join those who prostrated."* #### *The Fate of the People of Al-Hijr (Thamud)* 80. *"And surely the people of Al-Hijr rejected the messengers."* 82. *"They used to carve homes in the mountains, feeling secure."* 83. *"But the blast overtook them in the morning."* #### *Consolation to the Prophet ﷺ* 97. *"And We certainly know that your heart is truly distressed by what they say."* 98. *"So glorify the praises of your Lord and be of those who prostrate."* --- *Lessons from Surah Al-Hijr:* *The Quran is divinely protected, ensuring its message remains unaltered.* *Arrogance leads to downfall—whether it is Iblis refusing to bow to Adam (AS) or nations rejecting their prophets.* *The signs of Allah in creation serve as a reminder of His greatness and mercy.* *The Prophet ﷺ is encouraged to remain steadfast despite opposition.* *True success lies in submission to Allah and trust in His divine plan.* This surah **reminds us to reflect on the consequences of past nations, seek refuge in Allah’s mercy, and remain firm in faith despite challenges**. --- *Let's connect:* 📍 *LinkedIn:* [**Maruf Yusuf**]( / marufyusuf ) 📷 *Instagram:* [**@marufyusupov**]( / marufyusupov ) 🐦 *Twitter/X:* [**@marufyusupov**](https://x.com/marufyusupov)
