Aṣ-Ṣaff (Surah 61)

Introduction

The believers are instructed to strive in Allah’s cause in solid battle formations (verse 4), hence the name of this Medinian sûrah. The disciples of Jesus, who stood up for Allah, are cited as an example for the believers to emulate. The believers are reassured that the truth will prevail despite the disbelievers’ unrelenting plots against it. Those who stand up for Allah are promised great rewards in both worlds. The next sûrah provides more instructions to the believers. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful