Musabbihat surahs

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Musabbihat surahs are a group of Quranic chapters distinguished by their opening verses that glorify and declare the perfection of Allah.

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instanceOf group of Quranic chapters
alternativeCounting some scholars count five or more depending on criteria
arabicName المسبحات
associatedConcept glorification of Allah’s names and attributes
tanzih (declaring Allah’s transcendence)
tasbih
categoryWithin Quranic classification by opening verses
criteriaOfInclusion surahs whose first verse explicitly contains a tasbih verb or phrase
definingFeature begin with tasbih of Allah
begin with verses glorifying Allah
declare the perfection of Allah
doctrineReinforced belief in Allah’s absolute perfection
tawhid (oneness of Allah)
hasMember Surah Al-A'la
surface form: Surah Al-A‘la

Surah Al-Hadid
Surah Al-Hashr
Surah Al-Jumu'ah
surface form: Surah Al-Jumu‘ah

Surah As-Saff
Surah At-Taghabun
hasNumberOfMembers commonly counted as six surahs
hasOpeningTheme glorification of Allah’s dominion over the heavens and the earth
glorification of Allah’s knowledge and power
glorification of Allah’s sovereignty
hasQuranicPosition found mainly in the later Madinan portion of the Quran
language Arabic
liturgicalRole source of verses used in dhikr and supplication
openingFormulaPattern begins with “yusabbihu lillahi” or similar tasbih phrase
recitationPractice often recited for reflection on Allah’s perfection
religiousTradition Islam
scripture Quran
studyAspect analyzed for rhetorical patterns of glorification
examined for themes of divine transcendence and power
theologicalTheme affirmation of Allah’s perfection
denial of any imperfection in Allah
praise of Allah by all creation
remembrance of Allah
usedIn Islamic devotional recitation
Islamic exegesis (tafsir)
Quranic studies
verbRootUsed root س ب ح (s-b-ḥ)

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Surah Al-Hashr partOfGroup Musabbihat surahs