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ⅽⅹⅷ ⅭⅤ. (Mecca.)

The miraculous destruction of the Abyssinian army under Abraha al Asram by birds when invading Mecca with elephants.

ⅭⅥ. (Mecca.)

The Qurâis are bidden to give thanks to God for the trade of their two yearly caravans.

ⅭⅦ. (Place of origin doubtful.)

Denunciation of the unbelieving and uncharitable.

ⅭⅧ. (Mecca.)

Mohammed is commanded to offer the sacrifices out of his abundance. Threat that his enemies shall be childless.

ⅭⅨ. (Mecca.)

The prophet will not follow the religion of the misbelievers.

ⅭⅩ. (Mecca.)

Prophecy that men shall join Islam by troops.

ⅭⅪ. (Mecca.)

Denunciation of Abu Laheb and his wife, who are threatened with hell fire.

ⅭⅫ. (Place of origin doubtful.)

Declaration of God’s unity.

ⅭⅩⅢ. (Place of origin doubtful.)

The prophet seeks refuge in God from evil influences.

ⅭⅩⅣ. (Place of origin doubtful.)

The prophet seeks refuge in God from the devil and his evil suggestions.