Surah Al-Qasas

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Surah Al-Qasas is the 28th chapter of the Quran, known for recounting the story of Prophet Moses (Musa) and illustrating divine wisdom and justice through historical narratives.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Surah of the Quran
chapter of the Quran
addressesAudience Opponents of Prophet Muhammad
People of Mecca
People of the Book
associatedWithConcept Contrast between divine justice and human tyranny
Moral lessons from historical narratives
chapterNumber 28
classification Meccan surah
containsStoryOf Pharaoh
Prophet Musa
Qarun
containsVerseAbout Migration of Prophet Muhammad
Promise of return to Mecca
Refutation of claims that the Quran was learned from People of the Book
Signs of Allah in history
Those who seek worldly life versus the Hereafter
emphasizesConcept Certainty of the Hereafter
Guidance as a favor from Allah
Tawakkul (trust in Allah)
Transience of worldly wealth
followsSurah Surah An-Naml
mainTheme Consolation and support for Prophet Muhammad
Divine wisdom and justice
Reliance on Allah
The consequences of arrogance and ingratitude
The rise and fall of tyrants
mentionsFigure Mother of Musa
Pharaoh’s wife
Sister of Musa
mentionsGroup Children of Israel
mentionsPlace Madyan
Mount Tur
mentionsProphet Muhammad
Musa
nameInArabic سورة القصص
nameTranslation The Stories
narrativeFocus Destruction of Pharaoh and his forces
Life of Musa from infancy to prophethood
Oppression of the Children of Israel in Egypt
Story of Qarun’s wealth and downfall
numberOfVerses 88
openingLetters طسم
placeOfRevelation Mecca
precedesSurah Surah Al-Ankabut
quranJuz 19
20
quranOrder 28
revealedInLanguage Arabic

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