📜 Surah Al-Quraish (سورة قريش) - The Tribe of Quraish #islam

🔹 Arabic Text (Original Verses)

بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ

لِإِيلَٰفِ قُرَيْشٍۙ ١

إِۦلَٰفِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ ٱلشِّتَآءِ وَٱلصَّيْفِ ٢

فَلْيَعْبُدُوا۟ رَبَّ هَٰذَا ٱلْبَيْتِ ٣

ٱلَّذِىٓ أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍۢ وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍۭ ٤

🔹 Verse 1

لِإِيلَٰفِ قُرَيْشٍۙ ١

(Li’īlāfi Quraysh)

"For the accustomed security of the Quraish."

📖 Explanation:

🔹 Allah begins this Surah by mentioning the special favor He granted to the Quraish tribe—a sense of unity and security.

🔹 The word "إِيلَافِ" (Ilaf) means familiarity, alliance, or unity. The Quraish had an established tradition of trade and travel without fear of being attacked.

🔹 Allah reminds them that this security is not from their own strength, but a divine blessing.

🔹 Verse 2

إِۦلَٰفِهِمْ رِحْلَةَ ٱلشِّتَآءِ وَٱلصَّيْفِ ٢

(Ilāfihim riḥlata ash-shitā’i waṣ-ṣayf)

"Their accustomed security in the caravan of winter and summer."

📖 Explanation:

🔹 This verse describes the two major trade journeys of the Quraish:

✅ Winter Journey – They traveled to Yemen where the weather was warmer, and they could trade goods like spices and perfumes.

✅ Summer Journey – They traveled to Syria (Sham) where they traded for food, clothing, and other necessities.

🔹 Allah granted them safe trade routes, while other tribes often suffered from attacks and robberies.

🔹 Instead of being grateful to Allah for this blessing, the Quraish indulged in idol worship and arrogance.

🔹 Verse 3

فَلْيَعْبُدُوا۟ رَبَّ هَٰذَا ٱلْبَيْتِ ٣

(Falya‘budū rabba hādhā al-bayt)

"So let them worship the Lord of this House (Kaaba)."

📖 Explanation:

🔹 After mentioning the blessings of security and sustenance, Allah commands the Quraish to worship Him alone.

🔹 The Kaaba, the sacred house of Allah, was located in their land, yet they worshipped idols instead of Allah.

🔹 This verse is a reminder that all blessings come from Allah, and true gratitude should be shown through worship and devotion.

🔹 Verse 4

ٱلَّذِىٓ أَطْعَمَهُم مِّن جُوعٍۢ وَءَامَنَهُم مِّنْ خَوْفٍۭ ٤

(Alladhī aṭ‘amahum min jū‘in wa āmanahum min khawf)

"Who has fed them (saving them) from hunger and made them safe from fear."

📖 Explanation:

🔹 In this final verse, Allah reminds the Quraish of two great favors:

✅ "Who has fed them from hunger" – Despite the harsh desert environment, Allah provided them sustenance through trade and the sacred status of Makkah.

✅ "And made them safe from fear" – While Arabia was filled with violence and tribal wars, Makkah remained a safe and peaceful city due to the sanctity of the Kaaba.

🔹 This verse teaches that security and provision come from Allah, and He alone should be worshipped.

🌟 Lessons from Surah Al-Quraish

📌 1. Gratitude to Allah – The Quraish took their blessings for granted. We should always be thankful for Allah’s provisions.

📌 2. Worship is the key to blessings – True gratitude is not just in words but in worshiping Allah sincerely.

📌 3. Allah is the ultimate provider – Wealth and security are in Allah’s hands, not in our own power.

📌 4. Security is a divine blessing – Without peace and stability, no nation can progress.

🛑 Conclusion: Why is this Surah Important?

✅ It reminds us that Allah is the source of all blessings.

✅ It teaches us to trust in Allah’s provision.

✅ It warns against arrogance and ingratitude.

✅ It emphasizes the importance of sincere worship.

📢 "If Allah provided for the Quraish, He can provide for you too. Trust in Him, be grateful, and worship Him alone!"

🤲 May Allah grant us gratitude, security, and sustenance. Ameen!