How sound is the naming of Surat Al-Isra as Surat Bani Isra'il?
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.
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