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In the Holy Quran, some Surahs begin with mysterious combinations of letters called “disjointed letters” or Huruf Muqatta‘at. Their meanings are known only to Allah, though scholars have explained that they highlight the miraculous nature of the Quran. One of the most unique letter combinations is Ha-Meem.

A total of seven Surahs begin with Ha-Meem. These Surahs are known as the Hawameem Surahs and are placed consecutively in the Quran. They include:

1. 
   

   Surah Ghafir (Chapter 40)

   
   


2. 
   

   Surah Fussilat (Chapter 41)

   
   


3. 
   

   Surah Ash-Shura (Chapter 42)

   
   


4. 
   

   Surah Az-Zukhruf (Chapter 43)

   
   


5. 
   

   Surah Ad-Dukhan (Chapter 44)

   
   


6. 
   

   Surah Al-Jathiyah (Chapter 45)

   
   


7. 
   

   Surah Al-Ahqaf (Chapter 46)

   
   

The themes of these Surahs focus on the Oneness of Allah (Tawheed), the truth of divine revelation, warnings to disbelievers, and reminders of the Hereafter. The repeated appearance of Ha-Meem at the beginning of these chapters draws attention to the divine authorship of the Quran and its inimitable style.

Islamic scholars have also observed that these Surahs were revealed during the Makkan period when the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his followers faced strong opposition. The message of the Hawameem Surahs offered comfort to the believers and reinforced their faith in Allah’s promise of justice and ultimate victory.

Thus, the correct answer is that seven Surahs of the Quran begin with Ha-Meem, making them an important set of chapters for Quranic study.