Al Hejr in the context of She-Camel of God


Al Hejr in the context of She-Camel of God

⭐ Core Definition: Al Hejr

Al-Ḥijr (Arabic: الحِجْرْ, lit.'The Stoneland') is the 15th sūrah (chapter of the Quran). It has 99 verses (āyāt).

The asbāb al-nuzūl (timing and contextual background) is that it is was revealed in Mecca revealed during the middle period and received by Muhammad shortly after sura Yusuf. Like other surahs of this period, it praises God. Parts of the verses 4-74 are preserved in the Ṣan‘ā’1 lower text.

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Al Hejr in the context of She-camel of God

The She-Camel of God (Arabic: نَاقة الله, romanizednaaqat Allah, lit.'camel of God (f.)') in Islam was a miraculous female camel sent by God to the people of Thamud in Al-Hijr, after they demanded a miracle from Salih to prove his prophethood. The narrative and story of the she-camel is recorded in the Qur'an, particularly in Surah Al Hijr.

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