Quran in English - Chapter 26 – The Poets

Surah Ash-Shu'araa' is the 26th surah (chapter) in the Quran consisting of 227 verses. The surah is called "Ash-Shu'araa'" which means "The Poets" because it touches on the stories of the prophets and poets of old. The surah begins by introducing the reader to the story of Prophet Moses (pbuh) and how he was given revelation by God to deliver His message to Pharaoh and his oppressive people. There are also stories of Prophet Abraham (pbuh), Prophet Hud (pbuh), Prophet Saleh (pbuh), and many more prophets and their people who rejected the message they brought. In addition, this surah also contains moral teachings and guidance for mankind. It emphasizes the importance of believing in God, abandoning shirk (idolatry), clinging to virtuous values and shunning evil behavior. Surah Ash-Shu'araa' teaches us the importance of obeying God's commands and avoiding His prohibitions. It also inspires us to be firm preachers like the prophets in conveying the truth. By listening to the Surah Ash-Shu'araa' (Quran Chapter 26), we can gain a deeper understanding of God's messages in the Qur'an and reflect on the moral teachings contained therein. The Quran Translated by Talal Itani www.ClearQuran.org Music by Alfa Relaxing Music from Pixabay. Music by Sufi Sama from Pixabay.