Why Study Surah Al-Mulk?
Surah Al-Mulk is chapter 67 of the Quran, The Sovereignty, a 30-verse surah about Allah's dominion over creation. Use this study series alongside Quran Tafsir Online and QAWE.
Benefits Mentioned in Hadith
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned that Surah Al-Mulk intercedes for its companion. An authentic hadith recorded by Tirmidhi says there is a surah in the Quran which contains thirty verses which kept interceding for a man until his sins were forgiven. This surah is "Blessed is He in Whose Hand is the dominion" (Surah Al-Mulk).
Key Themes of the Surah
- The perfection of Allah's creation: looking for a flaw in the heavens.
- The purpose of life and death: testing who is best in deed.
- Gratitude for faculties: hearing, sight, and intellect as gifts.