Surah Al Isra: Night Journey, Moral Guidance & Quran Verses

Surah Al Isra Introduction: The Night Journey (verses 1, 60) and the Prophet ﷺ’s seat of praise on Judgment Day (verse 79) are highlighted in this Meccan sûrah. Along with providing insights at the start and finish, it considers the Children of Israel and highlights the most important commandments for success (verses 22–39). The sûrah chastises arguments against resurrection (verses 89–93), warns against Satan’s whispers (verses 61–65), and condemns assigning children or partners to Allah.

Classification	Meccan
Time of revelation	7th Century
Position	Juzʼ 15
Hizb no.	29 to 30
No. of verses	111
No. of Rukus	12
No. of Sajdahs	1 (verse 107)
No. of words	1558
No. of letters	6643

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Surah al-isra in Arabic Text for Reading

Name

The name Bani Isra’il (verse 4) is not thematic.

Period of Revelation

A year prior to the Hijrah, it represents the final phase of the Prophet’s Makkan prophetic life and was revealed during his ﷺ Night Journey.

Theme and Topics

1. Lessons from previous countries and cautions for unbelievers.
2. Demands that the Israelites acknowledge Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as their final opportunity.
3. Evidence for prophetic status, life after death, and Tawhid.
4. Moral standards for the state of Islam.
5. Urging Muslims and the Prophet ﷺ to be steadfast.
6. Recommending daily prayers to promote spiritual development.

 

FAQs

What are the benefits of Surah Al Isra?

Some of the benefits of reciting Surat e Isra are:

• Your faith and confidence in Allah’s benevolence and strength are strengthened when you recite Surah Al-Isra.
• Provides security in trying times by offering defence against both spiritual and bodily harm.
• The calming recitation promotes mental quiet and reduces tension and anxiety.
• Promotes endurance, dependence on Allah, and faith in His discernment to manage life’s obstacles.
• Develops good character by teaching moral principles like humility, kindness, honesty, and integrity.
• Emphasizes the value of treating parents and other people with compassion and respect.
• Guides the important responsibility of respecting and taking care of parents, particularly as they age.
• Encourages respect for all people, regardless of their standing, and upholds human dignity.
• Opposes injustice and promotes equality, justice, and fairness in society.
• Promotes speaking up against injustice and defending the rights of the disadvantaged.

What is verse 80 of Surah Al Isra?

English Translation for Surah Isra Ayat 80 is:

And declare, “My Lord! Give me a respectable entrance and exit1, as well as Your authority to assist me.

What is verse 82 of Surah Al Isra?

The English Translation for Surah Isra Ayat 82 is:

We send the Quran down to cure and show mercy to believers, but it simply makes the wrongdoers suffer more.

What is the verse 17 of Surah Al Isra?

English Translation for Surah Isra Ayat 17 is:

Just think of all the individuals we have wiped out since Noah! Furthermore, your Lord is sufficient since He is All-Seeing and All-Aware of His slaves’ misdeeds.

 

Author’s Quotation

After reading Surah Isra, I started believing more in Allah and His Promises. Moreover, This Surah gives me patience and strong faith in all the happenings in my life. Surah Al Isra plays an important part as a reminder to make my conviction strong and make me dependent on only Allah. The surah also emphasizes the importance of praying every day for spiritual development and asking Allah for forgiveness in all circumstances.