English Translation and Commentary of the Holy Quran (2010)
by Maulana Muhammad Ali
Chapter 37: Al-Saffat — Those Ranging in Ranks (Revealed at Makkah: 5 sections, 182 verses)
Introduction:
The title of this chapter is taken from its opening words which give a description of the faithful. It begins by announcing a clear prophecy of the ultimate victory of the doctrine of Oneness of God and then establishes the truth of the judgment. After this, the preachings of a number of prophets are mentioned, the last of these being Jonah. The chapter concludes with a prediction of the triumph of the Holy Prophet. Chapters 34 to 39 form one group, belonging most probably to the middle period at Makkah.
List of Sections (Rukus):
- Unity will Prevail (Verses 37:1–37:21)
- The Judgment (Verses 37:22–37:74)
- Noah and Abraham (Verses 37:75–37:113)
- Moses, Aaron, Elias and Lot (Verses 37:114–37:138)
- Jonah and Holy Prophet’s Triumph (Verses 37:139–37:182)