Surah Al-Ahqaf
Surah 46 · The Wind-Curved Sandhills · 35 verses · meccan
The Sand Dunes — al-Ahqaf, the dune country in southern Arabia where the people of 'Ad lived.
The story
The people of 'Ad saw a big cloud coming and cheered, because they thought it meant rain. It was actually a terrible storm. This surah also has a beautiful du'a for saying thank you for your parents.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-14
Bring me a book
The challenge to produce any earlier scripture supporting their claims, and "our Lord is Allah, then remained upright."
AYAH 15-20
The du'a at forty
Thirty months, gratitude for parents, and righteousness asked for the next generation.
AYAH 21-28
The cloud over 'Ad
A warning mistaken for rain, and a people who had been stronger than the Makkans.
AYAH 29-35
The jinn who listened
A group who heard the recitation and went back to warn their own.
Verses to carry
- 46:15The du'a at forty — gratitude for parents, and righteousness asked for one's children.
- 46:13"Those who say our Lord is Allah and then remain upright — no fear will there be for them, nor will they grieve."
- 46:35"So be patient, as were those of determination among the messengers."
Remember this
Being thankful for your parents is something Allah put in the Quran as a du'a. Try saying it for yours.
Talk about it
What is one thing your parents do for you that you have never thanked them for?