Surah Al-A'la
Surah 87 · The Most High · 19 verses · meccan
The Most High — al-A'la, from the opening command to glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High.
The story
This surah says Allah created you, shaped you, decided what would happen, and then showed you the way. It also promises the Prophet ﷺ: We will teach you to recite, and you will not forget.
How it unfolds
AYAH 1-5
Glorify the Most High
Created, proportioned, destined, guided — and pasture brought out and then darkened.
AYAH 6-13
You will not forget
The promise of preservation, and reminding where reminding helps.
AYAH 14-19
Purified and prosperous
Whoever purifies himself, remembers, and prays — and the older scriptures that said the same.
Verses to carry
- 87:14"He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself."
- 87:16"But you prefer the worldly life, while the Hereafter is better and more lasting."
- 87:8"And We will ease you toward ease."
Remember this
Allah makes things easy for people who are trying.
Talk about it
This surah says the next life is "better and lasts longer". What things in your life do not last?