Surah Al Anbiya by Shuraim & Sudais with Urdu Translation

Recitation Surah Al-Anbiya 21 with Urdu Translation

• In Para / Juzz Number: 17
• Number of verses: 112
• Revealed in: Makkah — Makki
• Reciters: Shaykh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and Shaykh Saud Al-Shuraim
• Urdu Translation: Qari Fateh Muhammad Jalhendri

The Central Theme and Topic of the Surah

Surah Al-Anbiya warns that the time of human accountability is approaching while many people remain distracted. It answers objections to the messengers by explaining that they were human beings who received revelation, not immortal beings beyond ordinary life. The unity and order of creation point to one sovereign Creator, and every soul must pass through death and return to Him.

The surah brings together accounts of several prophets to show the continuity of their mission. Ibrahim challenges idol worship and is protected when his people attempt to burn him. Nuh is delivered from rejection and distress. Dawud and Sulayman receive wisdom and special gifts, while Ayyub calls upon Allah during suffering and is granted relief.

Yunus’s prayer from the depths of darkness illustrates the power of admitting one’s fault and turning sincerely to Allah. Zakariyya’s supplication and the account of Maryam and Isa further display divine mercy and power. These different histories share a common pattern of devotion, trial, supplication, and help from Allah.

The prophets are presented as belonging to one community of faith whose Lord is one. Later divisions do not alter the truth of that original message. Scenes of resurrection and judgement give urgency to the call for repentance and righteous conduct. The surah closes by describing the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, as a mercy to all worlds. Its central lesson is to recognise the unity of divine guidance and follow it with humility, hope, and awareness of the Hereafter.

Source: Ma’ariful Qur’an — 21:1; 21:30; 21:51; 21:83; 21:107.

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