Quran in English - Chapter 17 The Night Journey

Surah al-Isra' (Quran chapter 17) is one of the surahs (chapters) found in the Quran. Surah al-Isra' consists of 111 verses and belongs to the 15th volume of the Quran. It was revealed in Mecca during the time of Prophet Muhammad (may God bless him and grant him peace). This surah contains many important instructions and moral teachings for Muslims.

The main content of Surah al-Isra' covers several important aspects such as creed, morals, community law, and the commands of God. Among the issues discussed are tawhid (the oneness of God), social justice, human responsibility for their deeds, and the importance of obeying God's commands.

One of the important stories told in this surah is about the Prophet Muhammad's (may God bless him and grant him peace) experience of traveling at night from the Grand Mosque to the Aqsa Mosque and then to the seventh heaven (Mi'raj). This experience is a clear evidence of the glory of the Prophet Muhammad (may God bless him and grant him peace) and the position of Islam as the true religion.

In addition, Surah al-Isra' also contains various exhortations for Muslims to maintain good relationships with their families, neighbors, and society as a whole. The verses provide guidance on the importance of doing good, staying away from injustice, and being fair in every aspect of life.

Overall, Surah al-Isra' is a surah that has many important values and teachings for Muslims. It reminds us of our responsibilities as servants of Allah and guides us in living our lives in the right way.

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