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How Life on Earth Began for People

Tells the story of Adam's creation, the angels being told about humans, Iblis refusing to obey, Adam making a mistake, and Allah giving people guidance for life on earth.

WomenAngelsShaytan & IblisGuidanceRepentancePride & ArroganceAdamKnowledge

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Warning2:87–96

Juz 1 · 10 verses

Why Some People Rejected the Messengers

Shows how some people rejected messengers because the message did not suit what they wanted. It mentions pride, jealousy, and choosing worldly life over the truth.

Afterlife & JudgmentMessengers & ProphethoodAngelsRejecting the TruthPride & ArroganceEnvy & JealousyObedienceOaths & PromisesBani IsraelMusaMaryamIsa

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Story7:11–18Juz 8 · 8 verses

Iblis Refuses to Bow to Adam

Tells how Allah honored Adam, commanded the angels to bow, and Iblis refused out of pride, then asked for time to mislead people.

AngelsShaytan & IblisPride & ArroganceGratitudeAdam

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Battle / Reminder9:25–27Juz 10 · 3 verses

The Day of Hunayn

Reminds the believers that at Hunayn their large numbers did not help them and they fled, until Allah sent down tranquility and unseen soldiers and punished the disbelievers.

AngelsRepentancePride & ArroganceFighting & BattleBattle of Hunayn

323

Story / Warning15:26–44Juz 14 · 19 verses

Iblis Refuses to Bow to the Human

Tells how Allah created man from clay and the jinn from fire. Iblis refuses to prostrate and is expelled, vows to mislead people, and is told he has no power over Allah's servants.

Afterlife & JudgmentAngelsShaytan & IblisJinnSigns in CreationPride & Arrogance

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Warning / Afterlife16:19–29Juz 14 · 11 verses

The Arrogant Who Call Revelation Old Legends

Says false gods create nothing and are lifeless. The arrogant call revelation old legends, will carry the sins of those they mislead, and are taken by angels while wronging themselves, then enter Hell.

Idolatry & ShirkAfterlife & JudgmentAngelsLife & DeathRejecting the TruthPride & Arrogance

335

Warning / Creation16:45–50Juz 14 · 6 verses

All Creation Bows to Allah

Warns plotters that Allah can seize them at any moment, and points to shadows and all creatures, including angels, humbly bowing to Allah and doing what they are commanded.

Oneness of AllahAngelsSigns in CreationPride & Arrogance

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Warning / Story17:58–65Juz 15 · 8 verses

Signs as Warnings and Iblis's Threat

Says signs are sent only as warnings, as with Thamud's she-camel. Recalls Iblis refusing to bow to Adam and vowing to mislead his descendants, but he has no authority over Allah's servants.

AngelsShaytan & IblisTrials & HardshipPride & ArrogancePast NationsAdamSalih

444

Afterlife / Warning25:21–29Juz 19 · 9 verses

The Day the Deniers Finally See the Angels

Those who deny the meeting with Allah demand to see angels. When they do, their deeds become dust, and the wrongdoer bites his hands, wishing he had followed the Messenger instead of a misleading friend.

Afterlife & JudgmentAngelsShaytan & IblisRejecting the TruthPride & Arrogance

571

Story38:71–88Juz 23 · 18 verses

Iblis Refuses to Bow

Allah creates a human from clay and orders the angels to bow; Iblis refuses, claiming he is better. Expelled, he vows to mislead people except Allah's chosen servants. The surah ends calling the Qur'an a reminder to the worlds.

The Qur'an & RevelationAngelsShaytan & IblisSigns in CreationPride & ArroganceAdam

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Afterlife39:68–75Juz 24 · 8 verses

The Horn, the Judgment, and the Two Groups

The Horn is blown twice, the record is laid out and all are judged in truth. Disbelievers are driven to Hell in groups and the God-fearing to Paradise, while angels surround the Throne praising Allah.

Afterlife & JudgmentAngelsPride & ArroganceJusticeSigns of the Hour

656

Belief / Warning53:19–32Juz 27 · 14 verses

Al-Lat, Al-Uzza and Manat Are Only Names

Says the idols al-Lat, al-Uzza and Manat are only names with no authority, and rejects calling angels female. Allah rewards good and evil, forgives slight faults of those avoiding major sins, and forbids claiming to be pure.

Idolatry & ShirkAfterlife & JudgmentAngelsForgivenessPride & ArroganceKnowledgeDetachment from the World

753

Lesson / Prophethood80:1–16Juz 30 · 16 verses

The Prophet and the Blind Man

Tells how the Prophet ﷺ frowned and turned away when a blind man came, while attending to one who felt no need. Reminds him that the eager seeker may be purified, and that these verses are an honored reminder.

The Qur'an & RevelationAngelsGuidancePride & ArroganceKindnessProphet Muhammad ﷺ

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Prophethood / Warning96:1–19Juz 30 · 19 verses

Recite in the Name of Your Lord

Commands reciting in the name of the Lord who created man and taught by the pen. Warns the arrogant man who stops a servant from praying, and says not to obey him but to prostrate and draw near.

PrayerThe Qur'an & RevelationAngelsSigns in CreationPride & ArroganceKnowledge