📖 Understanding the Meaning of Surah At-Tur

Introduction

Surah At-Tur is a Makkan surah with 49 verses. Scholars such as Ibn Abbas and Ibn Al-Zubair have affirmed its classification as a Meccan revelation. The chapter derives its name from the opening verse, where Allah swears by Mount Tur.

This chapter shares a thematic connection with the previous Surah (Adh-Dhariyat), as both emphasize divine warning and accountability. The opening of both chapters describes the state of the righteous, while their conclusions depict the punishment of disbelievers.

The primary message revolves around the oneness of Allah, the certainty of the Last Day, and the fate of believers and disbelievers.

🌟 Key Themes and Objectives of Surah At-Tur

🔹 Divine Oath & The Inevitable Punishment

Allah begins the surah by swearing upon five grand creations:

  1. Mount Tur ⛰️
  2. A Book inscribed on parchment 📜
  3. The populated House (Al-Bayt Al-Ma'mur) 🕋
  4. The raised canopy (the sky) 🌌
  5. The raging sea 🌊

These oaths affirm the reality of the coming punishment for those who deny the truth.

🌍 The Cataclysmic Events of the Last Day

The chapter vividly describes the events of the Last Day, highlighting the chaos that will unfold: