MCQ Detailed View

The Holy Quran begins some chapters with the word “Sab-baha” (سبح), which means “Glorified” or “Declared the perfection of Allah.” These verses remind believers that everything in the heavens and the earth glorifies Allah, affirming His absolute authority, purity, and greatness.

There are four Surahs that open with this word:

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   Surah Al-Hadid (57:1) – “Whatever is in the heavens and the earth has glorified Allah, and He is the All-Mighty, All-Wise.”

   
   


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   Surah Al-Hashr (59:1) – This Surah again begins with the declaration that all creation glorifies Allah, showing His power over human history and nations.

   
   


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   Surah As-Saff (61:1) – It calls believers to align themselves with the divine order, striving sincerely in the path of Allah, just as all creation already glorifies Him.

   
   


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   Surah At-Taghabun (64:1) – The Surah emphasizes that everything glorifies Allah, and it reminds humans of accountability in the Hereafter.

   
   

These Surahs are part of a special group often referred to as the Musabbihat Surahs, which are characterized by opening with phrases of glorification such as Sab-baha (Glorified), Yusabbihu (Glorifies), or Sabbih (Glorify). They highlight a consistent Quranic theme: that the entire universe acknowledges the greatness of Allah, even if some humans fail to do so.

The repetition of this opening across four Surahs teaches Muslims that constant remembrance and glorification of Allah (Tasbeeh) should be an essential part of their lives. It is a reminder of humility, as everything in creation—stars, trees, birds, and humans—exists in harmony when glorifying the Creator.

Thus, the correct answer is that four Surahs of the Holy Quran begin with the word Sab-baha (Glorified).