Al Fajr (11-16) - Mishary Rashid Alafasy

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Surah Al-Fajr is the 89th surah of the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It comprises 30 verses and is known as "Al-Fajr," meaning "The Dawn" or "The Daybreak" in English. This Makki surah was revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the early years of his prophethood, while he resided in Mecca.

The main focus of Surah Al-Fajr is to contemplate the growth and decline of societies, and the outcomes faced by those who disregarded God's guidance and His messengers. It serves as a prompt to acknowledge the repercussions of being ungrateful and the significance of acknowledging God's indications in the world around us and within ourselves.

The surah begins with a sequence of oaths, in which God solemnly swears by different elements of His creation. These include the dawn, the ten nights (which scholars interpret differently, possibly referring to the initial ten days of Dhul-Hijjah in the Islamic lunar calendar), the even and odd, and the night. These oaths serve to highlight the absolute certainty of God's divine plan.

Surah Al-Fajr then recounts the stories of past nations, such as the people of 'Ad and Pharaoh, who were given numerous blessings but chose to disobey God's guidance. As a result, they faced severe consequences and were ultimately destroyed.

The surah ends with a clear reminder that humans are inherently ungrateful and disloyal, often choosing to ignore God's guidance. It urges believers to ponder the lessons of the past and aspire to be among those who are loyal, grateful, and patient.

Surah Al-Fajr is recited in different Islamic rituals and prayers and is regarded as a means of guidance, contemplation, and ethical teachings for Muslims.