Surah At-Tawba
سُورَةُ التَّوۡبَةِSurah At-Tawbah is the only surah that does not begin with Bismillah. It addresses relations with polytheists and hypocrites, and calls for repentance and sincere faith.
Important Context
This surah contains the most frequently misquoted verses. It was revealed when Arab polytheists had repeatedly broken peace treaties. Verse 5 (the 'sword verse') must be read with verses 4 and 6 which command honoring treaties and granting protection to anyone who seeks it. Verse 29 about People of the Book established the jizyah tax system that allowed Jews and Christians to maintain their faith.
Frequently Asked Questions
Surah At-Tawba is in which para (Juz)?
Surah At-Tawba is located in Juz 10 (Wa A'lamoo) and Juz 11 (Ya'tadhiroon) of the Quran.
How many ayahs are in Surah At-Tawba?
Surah At-Tawba contains 129 ayahs (verses).
Is Surah At-Tawba a Meccan or Medinan surah?
Surah At-Tawba is a Medinan surah, meaning it was revealed after the Prophet's migration to Medina, often addressing community laws and practical guidance.
What are the key themes of Surah At-Tawba?
The key themes of Surah At-Tawba include: Disavowal of treaty-breaking polytheists, Exposure of hypocrites, Call to repentance, and The importance of Jihad (striving in Allah's cause).
What does "At-Tawba" mean in English?
The name "At-Tawba" means "The Repentance" in English. The surah is named after this term which appears in or relates to its content.
What is the Arabic name of Surah At-Tawba?
The Arabic name of Surah At-Tawba is سُورَةُ التَّوۡبَةِ.
What surah number is Surah At-Tawba in the Quran?
Surah At-Tawba is the 9th surah in the Quran, appearing as chapter 9 out of 114 total chapters.
How long is Surah At-Tawba to recite?
The audio recitation of Surah At-Tawba takes approximately 39 minutes and 32 seconds to complete.
Are there any sajdas (prostrations) in Surah At-Tawba?
Surah At-Tawba does not contain any sajda tilawah (prostration of recitation) verses.
Which surah comes before Surah At-Tawba?
The surah that comes before Surah At-Tawba is Surah Al-Anfaal (Surah 8).
Which surah comes after Surah At-Tawba?
The surah that comes after Surah At-Tawba is Surah Yunus (Surah 10).