Surah Fussilat – Expounded

Classification: Makki | Verses: 54

Surah Fussilat, revealed in Makkah, is the forty-first chapter of the Quran. Its name means “Expounded” or “Clearly Explained,” referring to the clarity of Allah’s signs and message. The surah emphasizes the oneness of Allah, the truth of revelation, and the consequences of rejecting divine guidance. It contrasts the fate of believers, who are guided by Allah’s signs, with disbelievers, who persist in arrogance and denial. The surah highlights the signs of Allah in nature, the alternation of night and day, and human creation, urging reflection. It also warns against following desires blindly and reminds humanity of the Hereafter and accountability.

• Affirms the Quran as a clear, detailed guidance from Allah for mankind.
• Highlights the signs of Allah in creation — skies, earth, rain, plants — as proofs for those who reflect.
• Warns disbelievers against arrogance and rejection of Allah’s message.
• Emphasizes that the Quran is a guidance for the upright and a warning for the heedless.
• Reminds humanity that following desires leads to destruction while obedience to Allah leads to success.
• Contrasts the end of believers and disbelievers, stressing the reality of the Hereafter.
• Encourages patience, remembrance, and trust in Allah amidst challenges and opposition.
• Concludes by stressing Allah’s perfect knowledge and ultimate authority over all affairs.