Surah Al Buruj || The Mansion of the Stars || Surah no.85 || para no.30

Surah Al-Buruj (The Mansion of the Stars) is the 85th chapter of the Quran, and is part of the 30th para (juz').
Surah Al-Buruj is a Makkan surah, revealed in Mecca, and is classified as a "Ha-Mim" surah, meaning it starts with the Arabic letters "Ha" and "Mim". It has 22 verses (ayahs) and is named after the word "buruj", meaning "towers" or "mansions", which appears in verse 1.
The surah talks about the following themes:
1. The punishment of those who persecute believers (verses 1-9)
2. The reward of those who are patient and steadfast in their faith (verses 10-16)
3. The importance of seeking Allah's protection and guidance (verses 17-22)
Some notable points about this surah include:
- It is one of the surahs that mentions the story of the People of the Ditch (Ashab al-Ukhdud), who were persecuted for their faith.
- It emphasizes the importance of patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
- It ends with a message of hope and encouragement for those who trust in Allah.