Surah Al-Qamar (The Moon)

This is Makki Surah revealed in the early Makkan period.  It has 55 verses in 3 sections.

The Surah talks about the approaching Day of Judgment.  It describes some of the scenes of that Day.  It also tells us that Allah's judgment may come here and now.  There are references to the flood that came at the time of Prophet Noah, the punishment of the people of 'Ad, Thamud, People of Prophet Lot, the Pharaoh and his people.  It ends with the good news for the Believers who will be near their Lord in the gardens of bliss.

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