Facts
Background Information
Tafsir
Meaning
Lessons
100

Where was this Surah revealed?

Makkah

100

Who took care of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) when he was young and an orphan?

His Grand Father Abdul Muttalib

100

What are the two things that Allah swears by in this surah?

The morning light

The night when it becomes still and lifeless

100

What is the meaning of والضحى

By the Morning Brightness.

100

What is better than this world according to the surah?

The hearafter

200

How many ayahs does this Surah have?

11 ayahs

200

When is the time for the Duha prayer?

Early morning after the sunrise and before the Dhuhr (noon) prayer.

200

What did the prophet wish for?

He wishes that none of his ummah will remain in the fire.

200

What does the word السَّائِلَ mean?

The one who asks.

200

What is the main theme and lesson of the Surah?

The Surah was revealed to assure Prophet Muhammad that Allah SWT did not abandon him and does not hate him.

300

What is the surah before this Surah?

Surah Al-Lail

300

What are three events that happened during the Year of Sorrow?

Death of Khadija

Death of Abu Talib

Visit to Ta'if

300

Mention the three blessings of Allah on Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) according to Surah Duha.

Protection when he was an orphan.

Guided him when he was lost.

Gave him wealth and satisfied his needs

300

What does the verb تَنْهَرْ‌ mean?

To scold.

300

Why is hardship important?

It is to bring out and manifest good characteristics that were hidden.

400

What number is this Surah?

93

400

How did Allah make the Prophet wealthy and prosperous?

Through his wife, Khadijah.

400

Who was the woman that came and said, `O Muhammad! I think that your devil has finally left you.'

Umm Jamil The wife of Abu Lahab

400

What is the meaning for ما ودعكَ رَبُكَ وما قَلى

Your Lord has not abandoned you, nor has He become hateful of you.

400

What did Allah give the prophet instead of Ta'if?

Madina

500

What surah is recited with this one and was revealed at the same time as it?

Surah Ash-Sharh

500

What is the story on why this surah was revealed?

It was a response to the mushrikun who said that Allah has abandoned him and hates him.

500

What are the three things that Allah commands the Prophet to do?

do not oppress the orphan

do not repulse the beggar

proclaim the blessings of your Lord

500

وَلَسَوْفَ يُعْطِيكَ رَبُّكَ فَتَرْضَى What is the meaning for

And surely your Lord will give so much to you that you will be pleased.

500

What should we do to please Allah according to the last ayah of Surah Duha?

Be thankful for the blessings of your lord first by acknowledging them and thanking Allah for His blessings but also by sharing them with others and reiterating how blessed you are.