Surah At-Takaathur
Chapter 102 · Verse 1 · Revealed in Makkah
“Competition in [worldly] increase diverts you”
Translation: Saheeh International
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Mishary Rashid Alafasy
Reflection — Ibn Kathir
Which was revealed in Makkah
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَـنِ الرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
Reflection — Maarif ul Quran
Special Merit of Surah At-Takathur
The Messenger of Allah ﷺ is reported to have once asked the noble Companions: Is there anyone from amongst you who has the strength to recite one thousand verses a day?" The blessed Companions replied: "Who can recite a thousand verses a day?" The Holy Prophet ﷺ said: "Can you not recite Surah At-Takathur?" This implies that Surah At-Takathur equals in weight and worth to a thousand verses, thus stressing its great importance. [ Mazhari with reference to Hakim and Baihagi on the authority of Ibn Umar ].
What does this verse bring up for you today?