Summary of Quran 17 Surah Bani Israel Surah Isra The Journey by Night

Summary of Quran Chapter 17 Surah Bani Israel Surah Isra The Journey by Night

In the first verse of this surah, it is stated that it was revealed after the event of Ascension. Although it is difficult to determine the exact date of the event of Ascension, the tendency of most traditions is that the great event took place ten years after the revelation of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and three years before the migration. By this time, the message of Islam had reached not only Arab pagans, but also Jews and Christians. In this Surah, by quoting the extraordinary event of Ascension, irrefutable proof of the Prophethood of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has been provided.

This is followed by the story of the children of Israel, how they twice faced humiliation and destruction at the hands of the enemy for disobeying Allah. Thus, the Arab polytheists have been taught to refrain from opposing the Holy Qur'an, otherwise, they too may have to face this kind of fate, because at present the Holy Qur'an is the only book.

Which guides to the right path with moderation (verse number nine-9). Then verses number From 22 to 38 Muslims have been given very important instructions about their religious, social, and moral conduct. And their objections have been answered by condemning the irrational and hostile behavior of the polytheists, and the Muslims have been instructed to keep on worshiping Allah, trusting in Him.

Because the beginning of the surah mentions two important events that happened to the children of Israel. That is why the name of the Surah is Surah Bani Isra'il. And its other name is also Surah Al-Isra. Isra is the journey of Ascension, and especially the part of this journey in which Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was taken from Masjid-e-Haram to the Masjid-ul-Aqsa Dome of the Rock (Baitul Muqaddas). Since the beginning of this miraculous journey is mentioned, it is also called Surah Al-Isra.