Al-Hijr
Also known as Surah 15, Al-Ḥijr, The Stoneland
15th chapter of the Qur'an
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Al-Hijr is the 15th chapter of the Qur'an, Islam's holy scripture. It is considered significant in Islamic tradition as a chapter that addresses themes of prophecy, divine guidance, and the consequences of rejecting God's message.
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Al-Ḥijr (Arabic: الحِجْرْ, lit. 'The Stoneland') is the 15th sūrah (chapter of the Quran). It has 99 verses (āyāt).
The asbāb al-nuzūl (timing and contextual background) is that it was revealed in Mecca revealed during the middle period and received by Muhammad shortly after sura Yusuf. Like other surahs of this period, it praises God. Parts of the verses 4-74 are preserved in the Ṣan‘ā’1 lower text.