Wikipedia's first sentence called it “the 73rd sura of the qur'an with 20 ayat”. Today it says “seventy-third chapter”.
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Sūrat al-Muzzammil ( , "The Enshrouded One, Bundled Up, Enfolded") is the 73rd Sura , or chapter, of the Qur'an.1The Sura contains 20 ayat, or verses, which are recognized by Muslims as the word of Allah (God).2Al-Muzzammil takes its name from the reference to the Islamic prophet Muhammad, in his cloak praying at night, in the opening verses of the Sura.3 Many commentators claim that “The Enfolded One” is a name for Muhammad, used throughout the Qur'an. In the beginning of this Sura, Allah prepares Muhammad for an important revelation. In preparation for this revelation, Allah loosens the strict regulation on night prayer.4 Muhammad is then instructed to be patient for the disbelievers will be punished in Hell, as exemplified by a story of Pharaoh’s punishment.
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The opening as it stood in 2005
Surat Al-Muzzammil (The Enshrouded One, Bundled Up) is the 73rd sura of the Qur'an with 20 ayat. v t e
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The opening as it stood in 2010
Surat Al-Muzzammil ( ) (The Enshrouded One, Bundled Up) is the 73rd sura of the Qur'an with 20 ayat .
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The opening as it stood in 2020
73rd chapter of the Qur'an al-Muzzammil ( , “The Enshrouded One”, “Bundled Up”, “Enfolded”) is the seventy-third chapter ( sūrah ) of the Qur'an, containing 20 verses ( āyāt ), which are recognized by Muslims as the word of God ( Allah ). Al-Muzzammil takes its name from the reference to prophet Muhammad, in his cloak praying at night, in the opening verses of the chapter. Many commentators claim that “The Enfolded One” is a name for Muhammad, used throughout the Qur'an. In the beginning of this surah, God prepares Muhammad for an important revelation.In preparation for this revelation, God loosens the strict regulation on night prayer. Muhammad is then instructed to be patient for the disbelievers will be punished in Hell, as exemplified by a story of Pharaoh's punishment.
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The opening as it stood on October 6, 2023
73rd chapter of the Qur'an Al-Muzzammil ( , “The Enshrouded One”, “Bundled Up”, “Enfolded”) is the seventy-third chapter ( sūrah ) of the Qur'an, containing 20 verses ( āyāt ), which are recognized by Muslims as the word of God ( Allah ). The last Ruku of this surah contains only one ayāt making it possibly the smallest Ruku according to the number of verses or ayāt. Al-Muzzammil takes its name from the reference to prophet Muhammad, in his cloak praying at night, in the opening verses of the chapter. Many commentators claim that “The Enfolded One” is a name for Muhammad, used throughout the Qur'an. In the beginning of this surah, God prepares Muhammad for an important revelation. In preparation for this revelation, God loosens the strict regulation on night prayer. Muhammad is then instructed to be patient for the disbelievers will be punished in Hell, as exemplified by a story of Pharaoh's punishment.
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The opening as it stood in 2025
73rd chapter of the Qur'an Al-Muzzammil ( Arabic : المزمل , “The Enshrouded One”, “Bundled Up”, “Enfolded”) is the seventy-third chapter ( sūrah ) of the Quran, containing 20 verses ( āyāt ), which are recognized by Muslims as the word of God ( Allah ). The last Ruku of this surah contains only one ayāt making it possibly the smallest Ruku according to the number of verses or ayāt. Al-Muzzammil takes its name from the reference to Muhammad, in his cloak praying at night, in the opening verses of the chapter. Many commentators claim that “The Enfolded One” is a name for Muhammad, used throughout the Qur'an. In the beginning of this surah, God prepares Muhammad for an important revelation. In preparation for this revelation, God loosens the strict regulation on night prayer. Muhammad is then instructed to be patient for the disbelievers will be punished in Hell, as exemplified by a story of Pharaoh's punishment.
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the 73rd sura of the qur'an with 20 ayat
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seventy-third chapter
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