The Holy Quran with Five Volume Commentary (Vol 5)

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General Remarks CHAPTER 95 AT-TĪN (Revealed before Hijrah) This is an early Meccan Sūrah. That is the view of ‘Abdullāh bin 'Abbās and Ibn Zubair. Nöldeke places it after chapter 85. In the preceding Surah arguments based on reason and common sense were given in support of the claim that the Holy Prophet's future would be very glorious as he possessed all those qualities which are necessary for making a success of one's mission. In the present Surah examples of some Divine Messengers have been cited to show that as the Holy Prophet's circumstances resembled the circumstances of these Messengers, therefore, like them he too will achieve success. In chapters 89-94 the Holy Prophet's Migration to Medina and his subsequent success were hinted at in one form or another in some by implication, in others by oblique references, and in yet others in clear words. In the Surah under comment it is hinted that the former Prophets also had to leave their homes for the sake of their missions. 3403