Surah Al-Ahqaf

The Dunes

(Makki)

KEY TOPICS

This surah begins with a declaration of Quran as a Divine Book from Allah (swt). Describes righteous people as those who believe in oneness of Allah (swt), establish their faith and obey parents. Mentions qualities of disbelievers as those who have gone astray, remain engrossed in worldly affairs, disobey parents and deny resurrection. Reminds of the punishment to the nation of Aad and neighboring cities. Shares the incident of a group of jinns who listened to Quran, accepted faith and invited their people towards the truth.