Essence of the Holy Qur’an — Page 149
149 Chapter 94 Al-Inshir ah 8 V (Revealed before Hijrah) Date of Revelation and Context Since the S u rah is closely connected with the one preceding it so as to form an extension of its subject-matter, it was obviously revealed at Mecca, most probably in the second or third year of the Call. While the preceding S u rah spoke of the increasing prosperity of the Holy Prophet’s cause, the present S u rah alludes to some distinguishing features and marks which constitute a sure guarantee of the ultimate triumph of one’s mission and for that matter of the mission of every preacher of Truth: (a) First of all, he should be firmly convinced of the truth of his claim and should possess necessary means for propagating it; (b) he should be able to attract people’s attention, and (c) the Divine decree should be working in his favour. In this S u rah the Holy Prophet is described as being in possession of all these means in full measure. His cause is, therefore, bound to prevail.