Question 1

What is Surah Ash-Shams about?

Accepted Answer

Surah Ash-Shams (سُورَةُ الشَّمۡسِ), meaning "The Sun", is the 91st surah of the Quran. It contains 15 verses and was revealed in Makkah. Read the full surah with Arabic text, English translation, and audio recitation on HalalHQ.

Question 2

How many verses are in Surah Ash-Shams?

Accepted Answer

Surah Ash-Shams contains 15 verses (ayahs). It is a Meccan surah, meaning it was revealed in Makkah before the Hijrah.

Question 3

Is Surah Ash-Shams Makki or Madani?

Accepted Answer

Surah Ash-Shams is a Meccan surah (revealed in Makkah). Makki surahs generally focus on core beliefs: the oneness of Allah, the Day of Judgement, and stories of earlier prophets.