Welcome to a new interesting episode of Qur`an Interpretation Series with Imam Suhaib Webb. In this episode, Imam Suhaib reflects on Surat Al-Fil (the 105th chapter of the Qur’an). Surat Al-fil was revealed to the Prophet (peace be upon him) after Surat Al-Kafirun and it was revealed in Makkah.
Imam Suhaib begins his talk by mentioning the different names that were given to the Surah.
Were there elephants in the Arabian Peninsula before that incident? What is the cause of revelation of this Surah? Why did Abrahah want to damage the Ka`bah?
Follow us on this fascinating episode with Imam Suhaib who answers all these questions as he goes deeper in the hidden and metaphorical meanings of the surah…