Surah Al Anam

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The 6th chapter of the Quran, known as Surah Al Anam (Arabic: ٱلْأَنْعَامْ), means “The Cattle.” It starts in the 7th para/juz of the Holy Quran and ends in the 8th para. This Surah comprises 165 verses and 20 sections known as ruku. The Angel Jibril revealed Surat ul Anam during the Makkan period, addressing the challenges faced by the Prophet and Muslims as they struggled against the idolatrous Makkans. This Mkki surah is named so because it was revealed in Makkah, just a year before the migration to Madinah.

Al An’am Surah full-text pages colour-coded with Tajweed rules

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Main topics discussed in Surat al An’am

The surah discusses the following points

  • Clear signs of Allah’s Dominion and Power.
  • Halal animals are those that are slaughtered in Allah’s name.
  • The punishment for disbelievers is destruction from God.
  • The rejection of concept of superstition and multiple Gods.
  • Moreover it discusses the argument of Hazrat Ibrahim on the monotheism, , who urged others to stop worshiping celestial bodies and turn towards Allah.
Al An’am ”Cattle”

The name of this Surah comes from verses 136, 138, and 139, which reveal the sinful Arabs’ superstitious beliefs about some cattle (anam) which are  are acceptable and which are not.

Benefits and rewards recitation of surah al anam

Following are the rewards and benefits of sureh al anam

  • Rejection of Polytheism: The surah rejects any notion that Allah has partners and instead emphasizes the unity of devotion
  • Knowledge of afterlife: Surah Al-An’am discusses the consequences of behavior in this life and provides important insight into the afterlife. It emphasizes that worldly existence is temporary.
  • Also this surah emphasizes the exclusive worship of Allah and plays a crucial role in helping believers understand and acknowledge it. It reinforces the fundamental pillers of the Islamic faith that all acts of devotion, supplication, and obedience must be directed solely to Allah.
Glory of surah al an’am

According to scholars, seventy thousand descending angels supported the revelation of Surah AnamIndeed these angels glorified Allah Almighty, and they prayed for the forgiveness of those who recited Surah Anam.