The Content of Surah Al-Muzammil, Command to Revive the Night with Sholatul Lail

Dream – Surah Al-Muzammil is one of the surahs in the Quran that is important to understand its contents. Knowing the content of this letter is useful as a guide to life. Surah Al-Muzzammil itself is the 73rd surah in the Quran. This surah consists of 20 verses and is classified as Makkiyah surah, which means it was revealed before Prophet Muhammad migrated to Madinah.

The word Al-Muzammil means 'those who are covered', taken from the first verse which says ya ayyuhal muzzammil. This surah tells the story of the Prophet Muhammad SAW who asked to be covered by his wife after meeting the angel Gabriel in the Cave of Hira. This letter also contains instructions from Allah SWT that the Prophet Muhammad SAW must do to strengthen his soul in order to receive revelation from the Creator.

For a more detailed explanation, let's take a look at the complete review below about the content of Surah Al-Muzammil that every Muslim needs to understand.

Important Content of Surah Al-Muzammil

Here are some main themes and important content found in Surah Al-Muzzammil:

1. Guidance for the Prophet Muhammad SAW

Surah Al-Muzzammil begins with Allah giving the command to Prophet Muhammad SAW to perform the night prayer (sholatul lail). The Prophet Muhammad SAW is taught to perform the Tahajjud sunnah prayer as a form of worship that draws him closer to Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala.

At the beginning of this letter, it is also mentioned that performing sunnah prayers and reading the Quran in the third of the night is more impressive and has greater rewards. The night is a time that should be used for worship and getting closer to Him. Because during the day, humans are busy with activities to earn a living.

That is why Allah commands Prophet Muhammad SAW, as the messenger of humanity in the end times, to increase worship at night as a means of supplication to the Almighty.

2. Patience and Perseverance

In verse 10 of Surah Al-Muzammil, the importance of patience and perseverance in worship is emphasized. Prophet Muhammad is guided to perform the Tahajud prayer at night, which requires perseverance and patience.

Surah Al-Muzammil verse 10 means ‘And be patient (Muhammad) over what they say and leave them with good manners.’

Of course, waking up at night to pray, remember, pray, and read the Quran is a difficult activity to do. That is why Allah commands us to be patient in doing it. Because once we are used to it, we will find it very easy to perform qiyamul lail.

3. Reminder of the Day of Judgment

The content of Surah Al-Muzammil also serves as a reminder for Muslims to always be careful in their behavior. As much as possible, we must avoid the prohibitions of Allah SWT, disobedience, evil, and other wrongdoing. Because the Day of Judgment is real and hell is intended for those who lie.

Therefore, it is better for us to make the most of our remaining life, increase our worship to Him, and do good to others. Good deeds are friends who will accompany Muslims in the grave, and friends who will guide us to true happiness, namely paradise.

4. Wisdom in Preaching

Surah Al-Muzzammil also provides guidance to Prophet Muhammad and Muslims on how to preach wisely and gently. Verse 10 states that Prophet Muhammad must be gentle and not hasty in delivering the message of Islam.

Surah Al-Muzzammil provides guidance to Prophet Muhammad and Muslims about the importance of worship, patience, caring for others, and staying away from spiritual darkness. It emphasizes the virtue of Tahajjud prayer, good social attitudes, and the importance of preaching with wisdom. This surah contains moral and spiritual lessons that are relevant to Muslims in every era.