The Glorious Qur`an

52: the Mount (toor)

This chapter of 49 Meccan verses is arranged in two sections. It was revealed a fter Worship (Bowing Down on Your Knees) 32 and before Control 67.

Its chief quality lies in its poetic mood which describes both Doomsday and Bliss (I), plus offering a long and direct challenge to disbelievers. This includes Muhammad's classic rebuttal (II)-for which SEE Chapter 21 on prophets as well. The Prophet himself said that this chapter helps one believe in God and also in either His punishment or His favor.