Our Holy Quran was revealed in the time period of 22 years and 5 months and revealed in different destinations like Makkah and Madina through the Angel JIbrael (AS) on our beloved Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). And here we will give you the Difference between Makki and Madani Surah. It is comprised of different chapters and verses. The Surahs of the Holy Quran are classified into 2 categories like Makki and Madani Surahs. The Holy Quran is comprised of 114 surah’s of which 89 are Makki and 25 surahs are Madani.
Difference between Makki and Madani Surah
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Here below you can find the complete Difference between Makki and Madani Surah.
| Makki Surah | Madani Surah |
| The Surah which is revealed to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) before Hijrah (migration) from MAKKAH to MADINAH refers to MAKKI Surah | The Surah which is revealed to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) after HIJRAH (migration) from MAKKAH to MADINA refers to MADANI Surah |
| In every Surah, the word “KALLA” which means NEVER appears refers to MAKKI Surah | Whereas the word “KALLA does not appear in any MADANI Surah |
| The ayats of Makki Surahs are short and precise | The ayats of Madani Surah are brief and long. |
| There are 89 Makki Surahs | There are 25 Madani Surahs |
| In Makki Surah, the form of Address is “O People, O Children of Adam” | Whereas in Madani Surahs the form of Address is “O Believers” |
| Usually, MAKKI surah states the belief in the unification of ALLAH, the presence of hell and heaven, belief on the day of judgment, and good deeds rewards. | Whereas the Madani surah usually describes the obligations, rights, fundamental, social, legal, peace, and war rules, Jihad commandments also describe the punishments of the deeds and status of MUNAFIQ. |
What are Makki Surahs?
Our Holy Quran comprises 114 Surahs of which 89 Surahs are Makki and 25 Surahs are Madani. Makki Surah refers to Surah in which the word KAllA appears. The Surah which is revealed to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) before Hijrah (migration) from MAKKAH to MADINAH refers to MAKKI Surah. Almost 15 Surah are present in Quran, in which the word KALLA appears 33 times.
According to Hanafi Scholars, the Surah in which Sajadah appears refers to Makki. In Makki Surah, the form of address is “O PEOPLE and O CHILDREN OF ADAM”. Usually, MAKKI Surah includes and states belief in ALLAH’s unification, Day of Judgment, good deeds rewarded, and belief in Heaven. The surah started with the word KALLA which means NEVER is considered as MADANI surah.
What are Madani Surahs?
Our Holy Quran is revealed in the time period of twenty-two years and five months. It is comprised of one hundred and fourteen surahs, of which 25 surahs are MADANI. The Surah which is revealed to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) after HIJRAH (migration) from MAKKAH to MADINA refers to MADANI Surah. Usually, the Ayaats and Verses in MADANI Surah are long and descriptive. Usually, the chapters of MADANI surah include social, legal, fundamental, peace, and war rules and obligations. This surah also describes the punishments of the deeds and Jihad-related commands and also describes the status of Munafiq as well.
Usually, the MAKKI Surah is short and states the following beliefs
- Belief in Tawheed
- Rectifying
- Belief in the unification of ALLAH
- Belief in the presence of hell and heaven
- Stories of AMBIYAH
- Belief in the day of judgment
- Belief in good deeds rewarded
Usually, the MADANI surah is long and states the following
- Basic and Fundamental Rights
- Rules and Regulation in Peace and War
- Jihad Commandments
- Hudoods and territories
- Social and legal rights
- Punishment of the good and bad deeds
- Status of Munafiq
Characteristics of Makki and Madani Surahs
The Surah which is revealed to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) before Hijrah (migration) from MAKKAH to MADINAH refers to MAKKI Surah whereas The Surah which is revealed to our Holy Prophet (PBUH) after HIJRAH (migration) from MAKKAH to MADINA refers to MADANI Surah. But the major Difference between Makki and Madani Surah is the form of address in Makki Surah the form of address is “O PEOPLE and O CHILDREN OF ADAM” on the other hand the form of address in Madani Surah is “O BELIEVERS”.
These surahs are also distinguished from each other on the base of length, the ayats and verses of Makki Surah is short and precise whereas the length of Madani Surah is Long and lengthy.