The Glorious Qur`an

22: Pilgrimage (anbiya)

This chapter of ten sections contains 78 verses from Madina except for VV. 52-55 (in section VII), which were revealed on the road between Mecca and Madina during the prophet's Hijra or Transfer to the latter city in the year 622 A. D. It comes after Light 24 in the order of revelation, and before Hypocrites 63.

The first section contains a beautiful description of how each individual is created. It then proceeds to the matter of the Pilgrimage the sin of association, and polytheism (VI). Self-defence is permitted Muslims (VI) and the matter of retaliation is discussed (VIII). The chapter ends with the parable of "The Fly" (X) and an impassioned plea for sincere worship.