GCEIslamic Religious StudiesThe Qur'an2021

Which of the following statements about the Makkan and Madinan Surahs is CORRECT?

AMakkan Surahs are generally longer and deal mainly with legal injunctions
BMadinan Surahs are generally shorter and focus on creed and the Day of Judgment
CMakkan Surahs are generally shorter and focus on matters of faith and monotheismCORRECT
DMadinan Surahs are generally shorter and were revealed before the Hijrah
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Why the answer is C, and why the others tempt you.
Makkan Surahs, revealed before the Prophet's migration (Hijrah) to Madinah, are generally shorter in length and focus on foundational themes such as Tawhid (monotheism), prophethood, the afterlife, and moral conduct. Madinan Surahs, revealed after the Hijrah, tend to be longer and address social, legal, and political matters relevant to the growing Muslim community. Options A and B incorrectly swap the characteristics of Makkan and Madinan Surahs.
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