Surah Al Anbiya

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Al-Anbiya (Arabic: الأنبياء) is the 21^st chapter (surah) of the Quran. It consists of 112 verses, 7 Rukus, 1177 words, and 5093 letters. Surat al Anbiya is a Makki surah, and it is located in the 17th para (juz) of the Quran. The chapter surah al anbiya, meaning The Prophets,” talks about fourteen different prophets. This surah talks about the conflict between the Holy Prophet and the leaders of Makkah. It addresses the doubts and objections people had about his role as a prophet and also explains beliefs about one God and life after death. The leaders of Makkah were scolded for plotting against the Holy Prophet, and they were cautioned about the bad outcomes of their evil actions. By the end of the Al Anbiya Surah, they were informed that the person they thought was causing them trouble was actually a blessing sent to them.

Surah Anbya summary

1. The sura primarily focuses on the topic of prophethood, along with discussing the concepts of tawhid (the oneness of Allah) and resurrection (ma’ad).
2. Surah al anbiya ayat 1 descibes that the closeness of Qiyamah and how people are not paying attention to it.
3. Surah al anbiya ayat 21-22 shows that If there were multiple gods, the heavens and earth would be chaotic.
4. Surat al Anbiya ayat 30 describes that the skies and earth were once one mass, but Allah separated them and made the planets. Allah made all living beings from water.
5. Surah al Anbiya ayat 33 proves the power and greatness of Allah, who created the night, day, sun, and moon, all of which revolve within a sphere.
6. Surat al anbiya ayat 35 mentiones that Allah has not given eternal life to any human being.
7. The disbelievers mocked the prophets and the Prophet of Islam, calling him a poet and a delusional person.
8. The gods humans have created can’t even protect themselves, so how can they protect their worshippers?
9. Prophet Musa (pbuh) was given the Torah, just as Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has been given the Qur’an.
10. Prophet Ibrahim (pbuh) didn’t worship idols; he broke them.
11. All of humanity is one brotherhood.
12. Believers who do good deeds and have faith will not have their efforts ignored.
13. Surat al Anbiya ayat 107 shows that Allah sent Muhammad (pbuh) as a blessing for all beings in the worlds, including humans, jinns, and others.

Surah Anbiya benefits

Following are the benefits of Surah Anbiya recitation:

• The Prophet said, “Anyone who recites Surat Anbiya , Allah will make it easy for him to account for his deeds, and all the prophets mentioned in the Quran will greet him and shake his hand on the Day of Judgment.”
• The Prophet said, “If someone writes Surat Anbiya on deer skin and keeps it near them while sleeping, they will have pleasant dreams that bring them happiness.”
• Abu Abdullah Ja’far ibn Muhammad said, “If someone writes Surah Ambiya on deer skin and puts it beside their bed, they will not wake up as long as it remains there.” This remedy is beneficial for the sick and those troubled by anxious thoughts or fear, and with Allah’s permission, they will feel improvement.
• To relieve thigh pain, Ali ibn Abi Talib advised, “Sit in a large container filled with warm water, place your hand on the painful area of your thigh, and recite verse 30 of Surat Anbiya.”
• Sa‘d ibn Sa‘d relates from Musa ibn Ja‘far al-Kāẓim that he once advised a companion suffering from stomachache, saying, “Fetch some water and recite the following verses into it: ‘God desires ease for you, not hardship’ three times, and then recite verse 30 of Surah Anbya. Afterward, drink the water and rub your hand over your stomach. Insha’Allah, you will feel better.”

Prophet Ibrahim’s Trial by Fire

Verse 51 to surah anbiya ayat 69 recountes the narrative of Prophet Ibrahim and his plea to his people against idol worship. His people responded to Ibrahim’s questioning of their devotion to lifeless idols. They stated that it was a tradition inherited from their ancestors. He rebuked them, affirming their error, stating,

“Indeed, you and your fathers were in glaring error” (Quran, Surah Anbiya, 21:54).

Determined to prove the idols’ falsehood, Ibrahim devised a plan while his people were away celebrating. He entered their temples and shattered all the idols except the largest, leaving it intact to confront his people’s misconceptions. Upon their return, they accused Ibrahim, who redirected blame to the remaining idol, saying,

“No, it was this biggest one of them who did it! Ask them, if they can speak” (Quran, Surah Anbiya, 21:63).

Initially recognizing their error, they quickly reverted to disbelief, insisting that idols could not speak. Ibrahim challenged their logic, emphasizing their senselessness, declaring,

“Woe to you and that which you worship instead of God. Did you not use reason?” (Quran, Surah Anbiya, 21:67).

In retaliation, they attempted to burn him alive, but miraculously, the fire did not harm him. This event underscored Ibrahim’s divine favor and his unwavering commitment to truth.

Dhikr al-Yunisiyyah

87-88 verses are the two of the most renowned verses in Surat Anbiya . The final part Surah al Anbiya ayat 87, along with verse 88, is famously known as dhikr al-Yūnisiyyah. Because it contains Jonah’s prayer to Allah while he was inside the belly of the fish.

وَ ذَا النُّوْنِ اِذْ ذَّهَبَ مُغَاضِبًا فَظَنَّ اَنْ لَّنْ نَّقْدِرَ عَلَیْهِ فَنَادٰى فِی الظُّلُمٰتِ اَنْ لَّاۤ اِلٰهَ اِلَّاۤ اَنْتَ سُبْحٰنَكَ ﳓ اِنِّیْ كُنْتُ مِنَ الظّٰلِمِیْنَ(87) فَاسْتَجَبْنَا لَهٗۙ-وَ نَجَّیْنٰهُ مِنَ الْغَمِّؕ-وَ كَذٰلِكَ نُـْۨجِی الْمُؤْمِنِیْنَ(88)

It is believe that repeating this dhikr a certain number of times to have both spiritual and physical benefits.

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