Surah Al-Bayyinah

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Surah Al-Bayyinah is a chapter of the Quran that emphasizes the coming of clear proof from God through His Messenger and distinguishes the fate of believers from that of disbelievers.

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سورة البينة 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Quranic surah
chapter of the Quran
addressesGroup People of the Book
polytheists of Arabia
alsoKnownAs Lam Yakun (by its opening words)
canonicalStatus universally accepted in the Quranic canon
classification Medinan surah
containsConcept clear evidence from God
division of people based on faith and deeds
eternal consequences of belief and disbelief
purity of intention in worship
describesFateOf disbelievers
righteous believers
describesPunishmentAs Hellfire
describesRewardAs gardens of eternity
emphasizes monotheism
obedience to divine revelation
sincerity in religion
followsSurah Surah Al-Qadr
language Arabic
locationInMushaf Juz 30
mainTheme coming of clear proof from God through His Messenger
distinction between believers and disbelievers
mentions Messenger from Allah
People of the Book
establishment of prayer
giving of zakah
polytheists
purified scriptures
sincere worship of Allah
name Al-Bayyinah
nameInArabic Surah Al-Bayyinah self-linksurface differs
surface form: سورة البينة
nameMeaningInEnglish The Clear Proof
numberOfVerses 8
openingVerse لَمْ يَكُنِ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا مِنْ أَهْلِ الْكِتَابِ وَالْمُشْرِكِينَ مُنْفَكِّينَ حَتَّىٰ تَأْتِيَهُمُ الْبَيِّنَةُ
partOf the last part of the Quran (Juz Amma)
precedesSurah Surah Az-Zalzalah
religiousTradition Islam
revealedIn Medina
revealedTo Muhammad
surface form: Prophet Muhammad
scripture Quran
states those who believe and do righteous deeds are the best of creation
those who disbelieve from the People of the Book and the polytheists are in the fire of Hell
surahNumber 98
teaches importance of combining faith with righteous action
religion should be purely for Allah
verseRange Quran 98:1-8

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Quran hasPart Surah Al-Bayyinah
Surah Al-Bayyinah nameInArabic Surah Al-Bayyinah self-linksurface differs
this entity surface form: سورة البينة