Asbab al-Nuzul أَسْبَاب النُّزُول
The events or questions that were the occasion for particular verses to be revealed.
- Arabic
- أَسْبَاب النُّزُول
- Transliteration
- Asbab al-Nuzul
- Meaning
- Occasions of revelation
- Topic
- Quran & its sciences
About Asbab al-Nuzul
Knowing the context helps in understanding a verse, but the lesson of a verse is not limited to its occasion. Many verses were revealed without any specific event. Scholars take care to rely on well-attested reports when discussing this subject.
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See also
- Tafsir تَفْسِير — Explanation of the Quran
- Makki and Madani مَكِّيّ وَمَدَنِيّ — Meccan and Medinan revelation
- Naskh نَسْخ — Abrogation
- Ayah آيَة — Verse of the Quran
These entries are general, mainstream explanations for learning. Where scholars differ, this is noted. For rulings and personal questions, please ask a qualified scholar.