🕋 Makki & Madani Surahs

Understand what distinguishes Meccan (Makki) revelation from Medinan (Madani) revelation, then search and filter the surahs by their classification.

Features of Makki revelation

  • Revealed before the Hijrah to Madinah.
  • Emphasis on Tawhid (oneness of Allah), the Resurrection, and the Hereafter.
  • Generally shorter verses with a powerful, rhythmic style.
  • Frequent address: "O mankind" (يا أيها الناس).
  • Stories of earlier prophets and previous nations as warnings.
  • Calls to faith, refutation of idolatry and disbelief.

Features of Madani revelation

  • Revealed after the Hijrah to Madinah.
  • Detailed legislation: salah, zakah, fasting, hajj, transactions, family law.
  • Generally longer verses and chapters.
  • Frequent address: "O you who believe" (يا أيها الذين آمنوا).
  • Addresses the People of the Book and the hypocrites.
  • Rules of jihad, community life, and treaties.

Classified surahs

All Makki Madani
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