Surah 36 · Makki · 83 verses

Yā-Sīn

Ya-Sin

يس

Respond to Allah's call by recognizing His oneness, obeying His Messenger, and preparing for the inevitable Day of Judgment, when all will be raised to account for their deeds.

Summary

This Makkan surah affirms the divine origin of the Qur'an and the truth of Prophet Muhammad's message. It powerfully warns against denying monotheism and the Hereafter, presenting creation as proof and detailing the Day of Judgment.

Context

Revealed during the late Makkan period, Surah Ya-Sin addresses the Quraysh's persistent rejection of Prophet Muhammad's message, focusing on the core tenets of faith to shake their heedlessness.

Themes

Divine Revelation and Prophethood. Consequences of Disbelief. Signs of Allah in Creation. Resurrection and Accountability. The Power of Allah.

Connections

The Surah prior to this one is Fatir. The Surah after this one is As-Saffat. This Surah is found across Juz 22 and 23.

Structure

The surah opens by affirming the Qur'an's divine truth and Prophet Muhammad's message, then builds through historical warnings and natural signs of Allah's power. It culminates in a detailed exposition of resurrection and accountability, closing with a declaration of Allah's absolute creative command.

+Virtues
  • • Recitation upon the dying believer