Al Hejr
Al-Ḥijr is the 15th Quranic chapter. It has 99 verses.
Regarding the timing and contextual background of the revelation, it is an earlier Meccan surah, believed to have been received by Prophet Muhammad shortly after chapter 12, Yusuf, during his last year in Mecca. Like other surahs of this period, it praises God. Parts of Q15:4-74 are preserved in the Ṣan‘ā’1 lower text.
Name
This Surah takes its name from 80th ayat which refers to Mada'in Saleh, a pre-Islamic archaeological site, occasionally called Al-Hijr, or Hegra.Time of Revelation
The revelation of this surah occurred at a similar time to that of Surah Ibrahim. Its also repeats the admonitions. Muhammad had been spreading the message for a long time. His kin had become increasingly stiff-necked and obstinate in their hostility, hatred and mocking. Muhammad had started to feel tired in his attempts against disbelief and restrictions of his people. Allah reassured him again.Central Theme
This surah contains brief mentions of Tawhid, and provides an admonition to the disbelievers. The primary subjects of the surah are:- cautioning the individuals who dismissed the message and
- providing solace and support to Muhammad,
Exegesis
Q15:9
says, "God, may He be exalted, stated that He is the One Who revealed the Dhikr to him, which is the Qur'an, and He is protecting it from being changed or altered".Principal Subjects
The significant issues, divine laws, and prevailing Guidance in this surah is that the Qur'an is a Divine Book, the doubters will wish that they had become Muslims on the Day of Judgment, Allah Himself has assumed the liability of saving and preserving Al-Qur'an. Warning by the tale of Adam's creation, prostration of the angels before him, and refusal of Shaitan to prostrate. The Prophet Ibrahim was given the uplifting news of having a child by a similar two angels who were relegated to decimate the nation of Lut. Al-Fatiha is likewise named, "seven ayaat deserving of oft-recitation." Divine command to declare the edicts of Allah publicly and get some distance from the mushrikin.| Ayaat | Subject |
| 1-3 | Unbelievers will wish themselves Muslims one day |
| 4, 5 | Every nation has its day of grace |
| 6 | Muhammad accused of demoniacal possession |
| 7 | The unbelievers state a genuine prophet would have accompanied by angels |
| 8 | Angels are not sent to satisfy interest, yet to serve judgment |
| 9 | God the author and preserver of the Qurán |
| 10,11 | The previous prophets were giggled to scorn |
| 12-15 | The sneering Quraish judicially blinded |
| 16-20 | God announces his brilliance in the heaven and the earth |
| 21, 22 | He is active in all aspects of Nature |
| 23-25 | He is the God of life, demise, and judgment |
| 26-29 | Men created from clay, the genii from fire |
| 29-33 | Iblís refused to prostrate in front of Adam |
| 34-38 | He is cursed and given respite until the day of judgment |
| 39, 40 | Satan proclaims to God his purpose to lure men |
| 41, 42 | The chosen are sheltered from Satan's power |
| 43, 44 | The seven doors of hellfire will get Satan's followers |
| 45-50 | Paradise delights available for true believers |
| 51-77 | The recollection of Abraham and Lot |
| 78, 79 | The unbelieving Midianites are destroyed |
| 80, 81 | The jeering occupants of Al Hajr rejected their prophets who was accompanied with miracles |
| 82, 84 | Rock-hewn houses failed to save them |
| 85, 862 | The heaven and earth made in righteousness |
| 87 | Order to rehash the seven verses |
| 88-90 | Muhammad not to envy the flourishing of infidels |
| 91-93 | The enemies of God will without a doubt be punished |
| 94-99 | Muhammad commanded to preach boldly and to praise and serve GOD until death |