SURAH 106 — Quraysh — قريش — “Quraysh”
• Revelation Order: 29
• Event Anchor: Early Meccan reminder of Quraysh’s God-given privileges (c. 613–617 CE)
Explanation:
The surah addresses the tribe of Quraysh directly, reminding them that their prosperity, trade routes, and security stem from divine favor associated with the Sacred House. This message fits the period when Muhammad appealed to Meccan leaders by invoking their own history and covenantal role as guardians of the Ka‘bah. It is not tied to a single event but reflects a rhetorical moment when the Prophet sought to awaken gratitude and moral responsibility in a tribe benefiting from stability while rejecting the call to monotheism.
| Verse | Verse # | Meccan v Medinan | General Index |
|---|---|---|---|
| For the accustomed security of the Quraysh – | 1 | Meccan | 6194 |
| Their accustomed security [in] the caravan of winter and summer – | 2 | Meccan | 6195 |
| Let them worship the Lord of this House, | 3 | Meccan | 6196 |
| Who has fed them, [saving them] from hunger and made them safe, [saving them] from fear. | 4 | Meccan | 6197 |