Surah 005 - AL-MA'IDAH (THE TABLE SPREAD) - سورة المائدة

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Dec 19, 201651:27Religion & Spirituality

Name This Surah takes its' name from verse 112 in which the word mai'dah occurs. Like the names of many other surahs, this name has no special relation to the subject of the Surah but has been used merely as a symbol to...

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