Surah Al-Isra (The Night Journey) is the 17. surah in Quran.Al-Isra surah is listed as the 50. by revelation order.
The meaning of surah Al-Isra is The Night Journey. In total this surah is consist of 111 auahs. You can read Al-Isra by
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It is believed to have been revealed in Mecca. This surah is also known as Banī Isrāʾīl (The Children of Israel). This Meccan surah was revealed in the last year before the Hijra. Like all the Meccan surah, it stresses the oneness of Allah, the authority of the prophets. However, the primary theme of the Surah is salah (praying). In addition, the Surah forbids adultery, calls for respect for father and mother, and calls for patience and control in the face of the persecutions the Muslim community was facing at the time.
This Surah emphasizes important moral and Islamic principles for Muslims to abide by. Without guidance from Allah, humans end up in evil, sin and misery. Surah Isra also discusses the evils of pride and arrogance and urges human beings to reflect on Allah’s signs and be humble in prayers.
The law of Moses, a direction to Isralites and the double sin of Israelites and its punishment. The Quran is a direction to both the faithful and the unbelievers. Both the night and the day is a sign for people. God will give every man the record of his life on judgment day.
No nation will be left without a warner and nations that ignore the warners will be destroyed. Kindness to be shown to parents, the poor, and the stranger. Those unable to contribute to the support of the poor may help them by speaking kindly to them. Stinginess and foolish extravagance, Infanticide, fornication, and murder forbidden. The substance of the orphan to be sacredly preserved.
Angels are not daughters of God.When the dead are raised, they will think they were dead for only a couple of days. Allah favors some prophets over others. Iblís disobeys God, and is cursed in consequence, He receives permission to delude men but He shall have no power over God’s servants. Men and genii could not produce a book like the Quran.
Muhammad was not allowed to work miracles because of the unbelief of former tribes. God sends men messengers for men and angels for angels. Pharaoh was destroyed because He ignored Moses and his 9 signs. Some Christians and Jew believe in the Quran. God does not have children nor partners.