Surah al-Buruj (Arabic: البروج) is the 85th chapter of the Quran, and it consists of 22 verses, 109 words,and 469 letters. Surah al-Buruj starts with some oaths. Mostly the word al-Buruj in the first verse is translated as stars, or more specifically, ‘great stars’.The word al-Buruj is the plural of burj. and it means fort or tower and is visible from a distance. The surah indicates the story of Ashaab ul Ukhdud. The text of this Surah had been revealed in Mecca at a time when Muslim persecution was at its worst and Makkah’s dissidents were using all of their power and oppression to force the new Muslims to turn away.
Summery of surah al burooj
On resurrection, those who torment believers shall suffer the penalty of fire.
Persecution of Believers because of their belief in God.
Hellfire for the unbelievers, but paradise for the faithful
The one who initially created you will resurrect you in order to hold you accountable.
Examples of Pharaoh and Thamud warning those who disbelieve in the Quran
Quran Majeed is a preserved book.
Surah al burooj benefits
Ja‘far bin Muhammad al-Sadiq stated “as this is the Sura of the prophets of Allah, whosoever recites surah al buruj in his daily prayers will be collected with them.”
Hazar Muhammad said A person who learns this Surah will be rewarded by Allah ten times over by the whole number of people present at the Friday prayer and the entire assembly onthe occasion of ‘Arafah,’ which is the 9th day of the Hajj.
Gaining Allah’s forgiveness and mercy is another benefit of reciting Surah Buruj. It is a means of getting to Allah for protection from all evil and harm.
Ayat 10 of this surah emphasizes that those who persecute or harm believers (men or women). Will face severe punishment unless they sincerely repent.
Additionally, Allah says: (Present the words of Allah, O Prophet: “O My servants who’vetransgressed boundaries against their souls! Never give up on Allah’s kindness, for He does indeed pardon all sins. He truly is the most merciful and all-forgiving one. (The Troops, Surah Az-Zumar: 53)
Ashaab ul ukhdud
Various narratives exist regarding the Ditch’s people. One of them is that when the magician reached old age and realized his life was almost gone, he begged the king to send him an intelligent boy to learn magic from him. On the contrary, the youngster met a monk daily while he was undergoing magic training, and as a result, he eventually came to believe in God. Consequently, he was able to save lives and heal patients in unusual ways. The King ordered the youngster to give up his belief in God upon hearing of this.The boy was put to death Because the he disobeyed the king’s orders. The king also burned the people who believed in the boy’s religion.