Ya Sin
| سورة يس Sūrat Yā Sīn Ya Sin |
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| Classification | Meccan |
| Position | Juz' 22, 23 |
| Structure | 5 rukus, 83 verses |
Yā Sīn (Arabic: سورة يس literally "O Sin is the 36th 'chapter' of the Qur'an with 83 ayah, and is one of the Meccan sura. It is often referred to as "the Heart of the Qur'an" in accordance to a well-known hadith of Muhammad.
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[edit] Mysterious letters
Opening with the Arabic letters "Yāʾ" and "Sīn", possibly referring to the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, since Ya also means "O" while "Sin" is often interpreted as indicating insan (human).[1] The context seems to indicate this interpretation as well, as verses 3-6 specifically address Muhammad. Yasin is used as a name in the Islamic world.
[edit] Sections and themes of Ya-Seen
This chapter of the Qur'an covers many of the themes of the Qur'an, but primarily focused on arguments for belief in God.[2] The arguments arise in three forms: a historical parable, a reflection on the order in the universe, and lastly a discussion of resurrection and human accountability.[2]
[edit] See also
| Previous sura: Fatir |
The Qur'an - Sura 36 | Next sura: As-Saaffat |
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- Read Surat al-Yasin in arabic, english translation and transliteration
- Learn Surah Yaseen on MountHira.com with Arabic audio, Arabic text, English translation and English transliteration of the Arabic text
- The Noble Qur'an translation
