قريش
A short surah reminding the Quraysh tribe of Allah's gifts: safe journeys, food, and safety. So they should worship Allah, the Lord of the Kaaba.
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.
For the safety of the Quraysh,
their safety in the journeys of winter and summer,
let them worship the Lord of this House,
who fed them when they were hungry, and made them safe from fear.
About Quraysh
Quraysh is the name of the famous tribe that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) belonged to. They lived in Mecca and were the keepers of the Kaaba. This surah, the 106th in the Quran, is named after them.
It reminds the Quraysh of two wonderful blessings Allah gave them. First, safety for their trade journeys: every winter they traveled south and every summer they traveled north, and Allah kept them safe along the way. Second, Allah protected them from hunger by giving them food, and from fear by keeping them safe.
Because Allah gave them so much, the surah gently tells them what to do in return: worship Allah alone, the Lord of the Kaaba. It is a beautiful lesson for children too. When we notice all the good things Allah gives us, we thank Him by worshipping Him.
Surah Quraysh comes right after Surah Al-Fil, the story of the elephant. The safety from fear that Quraysh mentions is connected to how Allah protected Mecca from the army with the elephant. Many people read the two surahs together as a pair.
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For Parents
Who were the Quraysh?
Quraysh (قريش) is the name of a famous Arab tribe. They were the tribe of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the keepers of the Kaaba in Mecca.
The surah is named after them.
What is Surah Quraysh about?
It reminds the Quraysh of two big blessings Allah gave them: safe trade journeys in winter and summer, and protection from hunger and fear.
Because of these gifts, it tells them to worship Allah, the Lord of the Kaaba.
What were the journeys of winter and summer?
The Quraysh were traders. In winter they traveled south to Yemen and in summer north toward Syria, to buy and sell goods.
Allah kept these journeys safe, which made the Quraysh respected and well provided for.
What is "this House" in the surah?
"This House" means the Kaaba, the sacred house of worship in Mecca that Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail built.
The surah calls Allah "the Lord of this House."
How long is Surah Quraysh?
Quraysh is four verses long and takes only a few seconds to recite.
Its short length and gentle rhythm make it easy for children to learn.
How does Quraysh connect to Surah Al-Fil?
Surah Quraysh comes right after Surah Al-Fil (the Elephant). The safety from fear mentioned in Quraysh is connected to how Allah protected Mecca from the army of the elephant.
The two surahs are often read as a pair.
When was Surah Quraysh revealed?
Quraysh is a Meccan surah, revealed in the early years of Islam.
It speaks to the Prophet's own people about being thankful for Allah's blessings.
How can my child memorize Surah Quraysh?
Quraysh is short with a nice rhythm, so it is easy to learn. Play the audio often and recite it together.
Most children can learn all four verses within a few days.