Surah Al-Anam (The Cattle)

This is the 6^th Surah according to the arrangement of the Qur'an and 55^th Surah according to the order of revelation.  This Surah was revealed in Makkah about one or two years before the Hijrah.  The Surah has 165 verses in 20 sections.

In this Surah the message of Tawhid is highly emphasized.  It contains basic principles of Tawhid.  It gives beautiful description of Allah's creative power.  It criticizes Shirk and its manifestations. Basic topics discussed here are: 

1. Unity of Allah is the reality in this universe.
2. Polytheism has no foundation.
3. Prophet Ibrahim -peace be upon him- preached Tawhid.  Other Prophets also gave the same message.
4. Allah's judgment will come and the truth will prevail.
5. Allah gives right guidance about food and other matters of life.

Recitation: Shaykh Mishaari Raashid & Ibrahaim Walk using Saheeh International Translation. Thematic introduction: Dr. Muzammil H. Siddiqi.