Fâṭir (Surah 35)

Introduction

This Meccan sûrah demonstrates Allah’s infinite power through the marvels of His creation, in contrast with the powerlessness of the pagan idols. The Prophet (ﷺ) is consoled by the fact that many prophets were denied before him. The believers are promised of a great reward in Paradise (verses 31-35), while the disbelievers are warned of a scathing punishment in Hell (verses 36-39). All these themes are echoed in the next sûrah. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful