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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Supplications for the Month of Ramadhan Surat al­'Ankabut ­The Spider, Chapter 29 The sura has been named Ankabut because of ayat no.41 which talks of the fragility of the false gods, comparing them to the web of a spider. Commentators of the Holy Qur'an state that this sura talks about the following main subjects; The trial of a believer and the distinguishing factors of hypocrites.

In difficult times the real believers can be separated from those who only claim belief. Narrations of previous Prophets and the opposition faced by them. This is to inspire true believers to face troubles and obstacles in the way of Allah. Oneness of Allah and the signs of Allah in His creation. The sura also briefly covers other topics. Overall the sura is meant to strengthen believers in their dedication to the right path.

Whoever recites suras Ankabut and Rum on the 23rd night of Ramadhan will certainly be among the people of Paradise without any exception . . . and surely these two suras have a high position with Allah. Imam Ja'far as­Sadiq (a) Recitation of Sura al­Ankabut with understanding brings about an increase in faith and sincerity in actions. These two effects of the sura have an impact on a believer's life and help make him/her steadfast on the path of Allah.

In the name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful Alif Lam Meem. Do people think that they will be left alone on saying, we believe, and they will not be tried? Certainly We have tried those before them, and surely Allah knows those who are true, and He knows the liars. Or do those who do evil think they will escape us? Evil is what they judge! Whoever hopes for the meeting with Allah, then surely the term appointed with Allah will come, and He is the all-­Hearing, all-­Knowing.

Whoever strives, strives only for himself. Certainly Allah is self­sufficient, above (the needs of) the worlds. Those who believe and do good, We will certainly do away with their evil deeds, and We will reward them the best of what they did. And We have enjoined on man goodness to his parents. If they strive (to force) you to associate (others) with Me, of which you have no knowledge, do not obey them. To Me is your return, then I will inform you of what you did.

And those who believe and do good deeds, We will cause them to enter among the good. And among men are those who say; we believe in Allah.