Surah Al-Muzzammil

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Surah Al-Muzzammil is a chapter of the Quran that addresses the Prophet Muhammad with commands to stand in night prayer, recite the revelation, and patiently endure the burden of his mission.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Meccan surah
Surah of the Quran
addressedTo Prophet Muhammad
addressesAudience Prophet Muhammad and early Muslims
associatedPractice Qiyam al-Layl
Tahajjud prayer
containsCommand Be patient with what the disbelievers say
Leave the disbelievers to Allah
Recite the Quran in a measured tone
Stand in prayer at night
containsVerse 73:1
73:2
73:20
73:3
73:4
73:5
emphasizes Gradual spiritual discipline
Reliance on Allah
Seriousness of revelation
followedBy Surah Al-Muddaththir
language Classical Arabic
laterRuling Night prayer obligation eased in final verse
legalRulingNature Contains early command for night prayer
mentionsConcept Accountability in the Hereafter
Burden of revelation
Charity
Night vigil
Remembrance of Allah
Seeking forgiveness
Tarteel (measured recitation)
mentionsGroup Disbelievers of Mecca
mentionsProphet Moses
name Al-Muzzammil
nameMeaning The Enshrouded One
numberOfVerses 20
positionInMushaf 73rd chapter
precededBy Surah At-Tahrim
primaryTheme Night prayer (Qiyam al-Layl)
Patience in conveying the message
Recitation of the Quran
Spiritual preparation for prophethood
recitedIn Muslim prayers and devotions
religion Islam
revealedIn Mecca
scripture Quran
surahNumber 73
verse1Opening O you who is wrapped up (in garments)

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