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The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was born into the noble Arab tribe known as Quraish. This tribe held significant importance in Makkah as they were the custodians of the Holy Ka‘bah and were well respected throughout Arabia. Allah revealed Surah Quraish (Chapter 106), a short but powerful Surah, that is directly named after this tribe.

The Surah begins with: “For the protection of the Quraish – their protection during the caravan journeys in winter and summer – let them worship the Lord of this House, Who has fed them against hunger and has made them safe from fear.”

This Surah emphasizes Allah’s blessings upon the Quraish. He protected their trade caravans during their seasonal journeys to Yemen in winter and Syria in summer. Because of their guardianship of the Ka‘bah, the Quraish were honored and respected, ensuring their security in a land where raids and insecurity were otherwise common. Allah reminded them that their prosperity, wealth, and status came not from their own power but from the blessings of their Lord.

The Surah also carried a message of gratitude and worship. Allah urged the Quraish to worship the Lord of the Ka‘bah (Allah alone) and to abandon idol worship. It served as a reminder that their privileged position should bring them closer to Allah, not lead them astray.

Key facts about Surah Quraish:

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  Number of verses: 4

  
  


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  Revealed in: Makkah

  
  


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  Theme: Gratitude to Allah, worship of one God, and reminder of divine blessings.

  
  


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  Connection to Prophet (ﷺ): Named after his own tribe, highlighting his heritage.

  
  

Thus, the only Surah in the Qur’an named after the Prophet’s tribe is Surah Quraish, making it a very important Surah in Islamic history and identity.

✅ Correct Answer: Surah Quraish