Surah Quraysh (قُرَيْش) — Quraysh
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Quraysh is one of the shortest surahs in the Quran. Four verses. It's named after the tribe of Quraysh, the same tribe the Prophet ﷺ (PBUH) was born into.
The surah is Makki, and it pairs with the surah right before it, Surah Al-Fil (The Elephant). Some scholars actually consider them one continuous unit. Al-Fil tells the story of how Allah destroyed an army that came to attack the Kaaba in Makkah, in the year the Prophet ﷺ was born. Quraysh follows up with: now, since Allah did that for you, you should be worshipping the Lord of this House.
What's interesting is the favours the surah names. Allah let the Quraysh travel safely on their two big trade journeys, the winter caravan to Yemen and the summer caravan to Syria. He gave them food in a place where almost nothing grows. He kept them safe in a region where every other tribe lived under constant threat of raids. The surah is essentially saying: count what's been given to you, and recognise where it came from.
It's a small surah but it's recited often in prayers, particularly in the late Witr or Tahajjud. Children memorising the Quran usually pick it up early because of how short it is and how clearly it teaches about gratitude.
How many verses are in Surah Quraysh?
Four verses. It's the 106th surah in the Quran.
What is Surah Quraysh about?
The favours Allah gave to the tribe of Quraysh. Safe trade journeys, food in a barren land, security from raids. The surah connects these favours to the Quraysh's obligation to worship the Lord of the Kaaba.
How is Surah Quraysh connected to Surah Al-Fil?
A lot of scholars consider them one unit. Al-Fil tells how Allah saved the Kaaba from an attacking army. Quraysh follows up with: that's why you should worship the Lord of this House. Together they make one continuous argument.