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For instance, the Surah denotes that the enemies of the Prophet (S) called him mad and this treatment used to happen in the early periods of his prophecy in Mecca, when his enemies did not take his statements seriously and were quite careless about them.

This Surah can be divided into mainly two themes: The first theme is pointed out in the beginning verses of the Surah; those which contain the signs about the Hereafter and the occurrence of some great changes regarding the end of this world and the beginning of the Next World; the Resurrection.

The second theme is in a mystical passage showing how the Great Qur'anic Revelation was true, and was revealed through the angel Gabriel, and which has a remarkable effect on man's soul for his spiritual guidance. This part is accompanied by some enlightening oaths; full of meaning.

The Virtue in Studying Surah Takwir There are many traditions narrated about the importance of this Surah and studying it, such as a tradition from the Prophet (S) that says: “He who studies Surah Takwir (The Folding Up) will be saved by Allah from being exposed to shame when the book of deeds will be laid open." [^1] Another tradition from the Prophet (S) says: "He who wishes to look at me on the Day of Judgment, should study Surah Takwir (The Folding Up)”.

^2 The tradition has also been narrated in another form, which says: "He whose looking at the Hereafter makes him glad (as if he sees it), studies Surah Takwir (The Folding Up), 'Infitar ' (Cleaving Asunder), and 'Inshiqaq ' (The Rending Asunder)." (Since, in these Surahs, the signs of the Hereafter are illustrated so clearly that the reciter of them feels that the scene of the Hereafter is in front of him).[^3] It is narrated that the Prophet (S) was asked why he had grown old so early and he answered: “Hud, Waqiah, Mursalat and Naba' made me old”.