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{{Infobox Sura | |||
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|previous = [[Sura Nuh|Nuh]]<!--example: [[Sura Maryam|Maryam]]--> | |||
|next = [[Sura Muzzammil|Muzzammil]] | |||
|sura number = 72 | |||
|juz' = 29 | |||
|revelation number = 3 | |||
|Makki/Madani = [[Makki]] | |||
|verse count = 28 | |||
|word count = 286 | |||
|letter count = 1109 | |||
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'''Sūra al-Jinn''' (Arabic: {{ia|سورة الجن}}) is the seventy second [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]]. It is a [[Makki sura]] located in [[juz']] twenty nine. Naming this sura "al-Jinn" is due to the existence of the word "al-Jinn" in the first [[verse]] of this sura and discussions about [[jinn]]s in this sura. The Qur'an 72 mentions some superstitions people had about jinns, gives answers to them and suggests that invitation of the [[Prophet (s)]] to [[Islam]] included jinns as well as humans. Verse eighteen titled as "al-masajid li Allah" and also verses twenty six and twenty seven about the [[infallibility]] of the prophets (s) are among the famous verses of this sura. | '''Sūra al-Jinn''' (Arabic: {{ia|سورة الجن}}) is the seventy second [[sura]] of the [[Qur'an]]. It is a [[Makki sura]] located in [[juz']] twenty nine. Naming this sura "al-Jinn" is due to the existence of the word "al-Jinn" in the first [[verse]] of this sura and discussions about [[jinn]]s in this sura. The Qur'an 72 mentions some superstitions people had about jinns, gives answers to them and suggests that invitation of the [[Prophet (s)]] to [[Islam]] included jinns as well as humans. Verse eighteen titled as "al-masajid li Allah" and also verses twenty six and twenty seven about the [[infallibility]] of the prophets (s) are among the famous verses of this sura. | ||
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== Number of Verses and Other Features == | == Number of Verses and Other Features == | ||
The Qur'an 72 has twenty eight verses, 286 words and 1109 and regarding volume, it is among [[Mufassalat suras]] which are relatively small suras. It is at the beginning of the third [[hizb]] of juz' twenty nine. The Qur'an 72 is the first of five [[Maqulat suras]] which begin with "Qul" | The Qur'an 72 has twenty eight verses, 286 words and 1109 and regarding volume, it is among [[Mufassalat suras]] which are relatively small suras. It is at the beginning of the third [[hizb]] of juz' twenty nine. The Qur'an 72 is the first of five [[Qalaqil|Maqulat suras]] which begin with "Qul" (Say). This sura is counted among [[Mumtahinat suras]], because it is related with the [[Qur'an 60]] regarding content. | ||
== Content == | == Content == | ||
The first part of the Qur'an 72 is the story of a tribe of jinns who were astonished by the eloquence of the [[Qur'an]] after hearing its [[recitation]], and then they admitted to its magnificence and guidance. They believed in the [[Prophet (s)]] and the hereafter and expressed their humility before the Qur'an. In this sura, it is mentioned that there are two groups of believer and disbeliever jinns and also it is mentioned that like humans, some of them are | The first part of the Qur'an 72 is the story of a tribe of jinns who were astonished by the eloquence of the [[Qur'an]] after hearing its [[recitation]], and then they admitted to its magnificence and guidance. They believed in the [[Prophet (s)]] and the hereafter and expressed their humility before the Qur'an. In this sura, it is mentioned that there are two groups of believer and disbeliever jinns and also it is mentioned that like humans, some of them are righteous and some others make corruptions. The Qur'an 72 mentioned some superstitions among people and gave answers to them and notes this point that the invitation of the Prophet (s) included both humans and jinns. | ||
In another part of the Qur'an 72, the [[Unity of God]] and the hereafter are mentioned and the last part of the sura speaks about the knowledge of the [[Unseen]], no one has the knowledge of except some of which God [[will]]s. | In another part of the Qur'an 72, the [[Unity of God]] and the hereafter are mentioned and the last part of the sura speaks about the knowledge of the [[The Unseen World|Unseen World]], no one has the knowledge of except some of which God [[will]]s. | ||
Happiness of jinns and humans depends on believing in God | Happiness of jinns and humans depends on believing in God | ||
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[[Exegete]]s considered the story of a group of jinns listening to the [[recitation]] of the [[Prophet (s)]] which is mentioned in the Qur'an 46: 29–32 as the [[occasion of revelation]] of this sura. About the Qur'an 72, some other occasions of revelation are also mentioned: | [[Exegete]]s considered the story of a group of jinns listening to the [[recitation]] of the [[Prophet (s)]] which is mentioned in the Qur'an 46: 29–32 as the [[occasion of revelation]] of this sura. About the Qur'an 72, some other occasions of revelation are also mentioned: | ||
* In ''[[Tafsir Ali b. Ibrahim Qummi]]'', it is mentioned that the Prophet (s) went from [[Mecca]] to the market of Akkaz in [[Ta'if]] to invite people to [[Islam]], but he (s) did not receive a positive answer. On his return, he (s) began reciting the Qur'an in a place known as Wadi l-Jinn and a group of [[jinn]]s heard his voice and believed in him and returned to their people to invite them to Islam as well. | * In ''[[Tafsir al-Qummi (book)|Tafsir Ali b. Ibrahim Qummi]]'', it is mentioned that the Prophet (s) went from [[Mecca]] to the market of Akkaz in [[Ta'if]] to invite people to [[Islam]], but he (s) did not receive a positive answer. On his return, he (s) began reciting the Qur'an in a place known as Wadi l-Jinn and a group of [[jinn]]s heard his voice and believed in him and returned to their people to invite them to Islam as well. | ||
* It is transmitted from [[Ibn Abbas]] that the Prophet (s) was reciting the Qur'an in his [[fajr prayer]] and a group of jinns who were searching the cause of not receiving news from the skies, heard the Prophet's (s) recitation of the Qur'an and said, "The reason we do not receive news from the skies is this" and then, they returned to their people and invited them to Islam. | * It is transmitted from [[Ibn Abbas]] that the Prophet (s) was reciting the Qur'an in his [[fajr prayer]] and a group of jinns who were searching the cause of not receiving news from the skies, heard the Prophet's (s) recitation of the Qur'an and said, "The reason we do not receive news from the skies is this" and then, they returned to their people and invited them to Islam. | ||
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== Merits and Benefits == | == Merits and Benefits == | ||
About the merits of reciting this sura, it is transmitted from the Prophet (s) that God will give whoever recites the Qur'an 72, rewards for freeing slaves equal to the number of all jinns who accepted the Prophet (s) and rejected him. It is also transmitted from [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] that a person who frequently recites sura "Qul awha", will be safe from [[evil eyes]], magic, tricks and harassment of jinns and will be with the Prophet (s). | About the merits of reciting this sura, it is transmitted from the Prophet (s) that God will give whoever recites the Qur'an 72, rewards for freeing slaves equal to the number of all jinns who accepted the Prophet (s) and rejected him. It is also transmitted from [[Imam al-Sadiq (a)]] that a person who frequently recites sura "Qul awha", will be safe from [[Evil Eye|evil eyes]], magic, tricks and harassment of jinns and will be with the Prophet (s). | ||
In some [[hadiths]], for recitation of this sura, some benefits are mentioned such as meeting the Prophet (s) in dream, increase of understanding and intelligence, returning the debt and going the jinns away. | In some [[hadiths]], for recitation of this sura, some benefits are mentioned such as meeting the Prophet (s) in dream, increase of understanding and intelligence, returning the debt and going the jinns away. | ||
==External Links== | |||
* [http://tanzil.net/#72:1 Audio playback of the Sura] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
* The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%87_%D8%AC%D9%86 {{ia|سوره جن}}] in Farsi WikiShia. | * The material for this article is mainly taken from [http://fa.wikishia.net/view/%D8%B3%D9%88%D8%B1%D9%87_%D8%AC%D9%86 {{ia|سوره جن}}] in Farsi WikiShia. | ||
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