Battle Array [1] (Arabic: الصف, aṣ-Ṣaff, aka "The Ranks") is the 61st chapter (sūrah) of the Quran, with 14 verses (āyāt). This sura is an Al-Musabbihat sura because it begins with the glorification of God.
الصف Aṣ-Ṣaff The Ranks | |
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Classification | Medinan |
Other names | The Column, The Ranks, Battle Array |
Position | Juzʼ 28 |
No. of Rukus | 2 |
No. of verses | 14 |
A hadith says that Abdullah ibn Salam said "Allah, Most High, revealed: Whatsoever is in the heavens and whatsoever is on the earth glorifies Allah. And He is Almighty, the All-Wise. O you who believe! Why do you say that which you do not do? As-Saff (1-2)"...[note 1][3]