21. Surah al-Anbiya'

This is 73rd Surah according to the order of revelation. This is a Makki Surah revealed about 5-6 years before the Hijrah. It has 112 verses in 7 sections.

The basic theme of the Surah is Prophets and Prophethood as indicated by the name itself. All Prophets were human beings. They suffered at the hands of their enemies. Allah also tested them, but they always trusted Allah and lived according to His command. They were people of prayers and devotions and Allah listened to their prayers.

Introduction to the Sections

1. The Last Messenger has come. The judgment is coming closer. All prophets were human beings.
2. Heaven and earth are created for a purpose. All Prophets preached tawhid.
3. Every thing is created for a term. The end will come suddenly.
4. Allah cares for you day and night. Moses and Aaron received Allah's message and now this blessed reminder has come to you.
5. Prophet Ibrahim argued against idolatry.
6. Allah blessed His Prophets and delivered them.
7. The righteous shall inherit the earth.