Summary of Quran Chapter 37, Surah As-Saffat Those Ranged in Ranks

Summary of Quran Chapter 37, Surah As-Saffat Those Ranged in Ranks 

The majority of the fundamental beliefs of Islam, namely monotheism, Prophethood, and the hereafter, have been emphasized in various ways in the Makkah Quranic chapters (chapters revealed in Mecca city in Saudi Arabia). The central theme of this surah is also the same. 

However, this surah particularly addresses the erroneous belief of the Arab polytheists who used to claim that angels are the daughters of Allah. That is why the surah begins with the description of the angels. Additionally, this surah presents glimpses of the situations in the hereafter. 

The disbelievers are warned of the horrifying consequences of disbelief, and they are reminded that despite all their opposition, Islam will prevail in this world as well. On this occasion, the incidents of Prophet Noah, Prophet Lot, Prophet Moses, Prophet Elisha or Elijah, and Prophet Jonah are mentioned briefly, and the incident of Prophet Abraham is narrated in detail with elaboration. 

Especially, the event where Prophet Abraham was commanded to sacrifice his son (Ishmael) and his response to it, along with the profound emotions involved in the act of sacrifice, are described in great depth within this surah. The name of the surah is derived from its first verse.