Surah Al-Ma‘arij – The Ascending Stairways

Classification: Makki | Verses: 44

Surah Al-Ma‘arij, revealed in Makkah, focuses on human impatience, arrogance, and the consequences of disbelieving in the Hereafter. The surah begins by describing the anxiety of disbelievers over the coming of the Day of Judgment and the inevitability of divine justice. It highlights the attributes of the true believers, such as patience in adversity, regular prayer, charity, honesty, and avoidance of idle gossip. The chapter contrasts the fates of the righteous and the arrogant, emphasizing that those who reject faith and indulge in wrongdoing will face severe punishment. It encourages reflection, moral discipline, and reliance on Allah, reminding people that ultimate success lies in faith, patience, and righteous deeds.