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Surah An-Naba (“The Announcement”) is the 78th surah of the Quran: a Makkan surah of 40 ayahs.

Background

A Makkan surah and the first of the 30th juz (juz ‘Amma). It answers those who argued about the resurrection.

Main themes

• The earth as a resting place and the mountains as pegs (6–7)
• Sleep for rest, night as a covering, day for livelihood (9–11)
• The Day of Decision is an appointed time (17)
• The disbeliever will wish, “Would that I were dust!” (40)