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Surah Ya-Sin (“Yaseen”) is the 36th surah of the Quran: a Makkan surah of 83 ayahs.

Background

A Makkan surah opening with the letters Ya-Sin. It sets out the three foundations of faith — tawhid, messengership and the Hereafter — in a moving, rhythmic style.

Main themes

• The people of the town and the man who said “O my people, follow the messengers” (13–27)
• Signs: the dead earth revived, night and day, the sun and moon in their orbits
• The Day when mouths are sealed and hands speak (65)
• He who created you the first time will give life again (78–83)