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But, some others, such as the late Tabarsi who cited his idea in Majma'-al-Bayan, believe that the Surah was revealed in Medina, and what is said is it about vying and boasting in each other's sight refers to the Jews or to two tribes among the 'Ansar'. But, regarding the close similarity that this Surah, being Meccan, has with the Meccan Suras, seems more proper.

The content of the Surah in general is firstly, a scorn on those people who, based on things of no value, boast to each other and secondly, there is a warning about the proposition of the Hereafter and the Hell-fire; and finally, warning that we will be questioned about the bounties in our life. The name of the Surah is derived from the words in the first verse.

The Virtue of Studying Surah Takathur On the virtue of reciting the Surah, a tradition from the Prophet (S) says: "He who recites it, Allah will not account the bounties he was given in the world and He will award him such a reward as if he had recited one thousand verses (of the Qur'an).

[^1] A tradition from Imam Sadiq (as) denotes that “The recitation of this Surah in the obligatory and optional prayers has a reward similar to Martyrdom.” ^2 It is obvious that these total rewards are for the one who recites it, practices it in his daily life and harmonizes his mind and soul with it.

You shall soon know.” 5. “Nay! Were you to know with the knowledge of certainty, (you would beware!)” 6.