Quran /15- AL-HIJR The Rocky Territory Revealed at Makkah /   Introduction         The sûrah starts with letters of the Arabic alphabet to call attention to the fact that the Qur’ân is composed of the letters that form words. Despite this, it cannot be emulated because it is revealed by Allâh. These letters have long vowels, which draw the attention of those who turn their backs to the Qur’ân and call them to listen to it so that they might benefit from it and be guided by Allâh The All-Mighty. The sûrah gives examples of what befell previous nations and points out how past prophets were received by their people. It refers to the divine signs of Allâh in the universe, such as the heaven and the constellations, level land, firm mountains, clouds carrying water, and pollen of trees and plants. The sûrah deals with the very first battle in creation between the accursed Iblîs (Satan) on the one hand, and Âdam and his wife on the other. It shows that this battle between good and evil is going on until the end of this life, when evil will be punished and goodness will be rewarded on the Day of Resurrection. Following this, Allâh narrates the stories of the Prophets Ibrâhîm (Abraham) and Lût (Lot) and that of the people of the rocky territory (al-hijr). The sûrah also points out the high status of the Qur’ân, how the disbelievers received it, and what the Prophet should do in view of their denial of it—namely, to proclaim his mission and make it publicly known, and to worship Allâh until he (the Prophet) inevitably passes away. In the Name of Allâh, The All-Merciful, The Ever-Merciful
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