19. The Miraculous Story of Surat Al Fiil - Allah's Protection of the Kaaba

19. Asbabun nuzul of the revelation of Surah Al-Fiil Surah Al-Fiil is the 105th Surah in the Qur'an, consisting of five verses, and is a Makkiyah Surah. This Surah is named after the first word of the first verse, "Al-Fiil", which means "elephant". The Surah tells the story of the army of Abraha, the Abyssinian governor of Yemen, who marched towards Mecca with a large army of elephants to destroy the Kaaba. However, Allah sent birds that pelted the army with stones, killing them all. This Asbabun Nuzul of Surah Al-Fiil is related to the story of Abraha's army. This Surah was revealed as proof of the truth of the last verse of Surah Al-Kafirun which states that the infidels will be destroyed.. The revelation of Surah Al-Fiil was also a reminder to the people of Mecca of Allah's power and protection of the Kaaba. This Surah was revealed approximately 45 years after the event occurred. In conclusion, Surat Al-Fiil tells the story of Abraha's army and their attempt to destroy the Kaaba, which was thwarted by Allah's intervention. This letter was revealed as a reminder of Allah's power and protection of the Kaaba and as proof of the truth of the last verse of Surah Al-Kafirun.