How sound is the naming of Surat Al-Isra as Surat Bani Isra'il?
Source: FtawySummarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported Sep 2, 2026
Surat Al-Isra has several divinely appointed names by which it is known, due to its distinctive contents. It is named "Al-Isra" because it narrates the story of the Isra (Night Journey). It is also named "Bani Israel" (Children of Israel) because it recounts their conditions and their corruption on Earth. Furthermore, it is called "Subhan" because it commences with this word.
Summarized from the full answer at Ftawy · imported
Read the full answer on Ftawyhttps://ftawy.com/en/questions/60233
Where this answer came from
- Source platform
- Ftawy
- Original fatwa ID
- 60233
- Imported
- Translation status
- Source text, unreviewed
- Read the full ruling
- Read the full answer on Ftawy