Surah 42. Council, Consultation, The Counsel (ash-Shura)
53 verses
Meccan
Verse display
Sections 5 total
- 1. Divine mercy in giving warning 42:1–9
- 2. Judgment is given 42:10–19
- 3. Allah's Dealing is Just 42:20–29
- 4. Believers should be Patient 42:30–43
- 5. Revelation guides aright 42:44–53
Section titles from Maulana Muhammad Ali, table of contents.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
1
Divine mercy in giving warning
2
Judgment is given
3
Allah's Dealing is Just
4
Believers should be Patient
5
Revelation guides aright
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