This is the 7th Surah of the Qur'an and according to some authorities it is the 39th Surah according to the order of revelation.  This Surah was revealed in Makkah about a year or two before the Hijrah.  It consists of 206 verses in 24 sections.

The basic theme of this Surah is Risalah, i.e. Allah's message as it was sent through many messengers. Several prophets and parts of their stories are mentioned to emphasize the mission of prophets and their struggle with their people.  The Surah tells us that Allah's prophets suffered for the cause of truth. Their enemies tried to harm them, but then Allah helped his prophets and defeated their enemies.  The Surah emphasizes that the true message must be presented under all circumstances. After the prophets, it is the duty of the Believers to convey the message of Allah to all people.

The content of each section is described as follows:

1. The Qur’an is revealed to remind the believers and to warn humankind about the consequences of their actions. The judgment will indeed take place.
2. The story of Man's creation and Satan's opposition to Man.
3. Warning to the Children of Adam to be aware of Satan's plots.
4. Allah's messengers came to guide people.
5. The end of those who denied the message and those who accepted the message.
6. Cries of the wicked in the hellfire.
7. The righteous will prosper.
8. Some lessons from the story of Prophet Noah - peace be upon him.
9. Some lessons from the story of Prophet Hud - peace be upon him.
10. Some lessons from the story of Prophets Salih and Lot - peace be upon them.
11. Some lessons from the story of Prophet Shu'aib - peace be upon him.
12. Warnings against those who deny the Prophets and Messengers of Allah.
13. Prophet Moses -peace be upon him- and his encounter with Pharaoh of Egypt.
14. Pharaoh and his magicians were defeated.
15. Pharaoh continued in his persecution of the Israelites.
16. Some more signs were shown to Pharaoh and his people.
17. The Torah was given to Prophet Moses- peace be upon him.
18. Some Israelites started Calf worship.
19. The Torah and Injil speak about the coming of Prophet Muhammad - peace be upon him.  Allah's promise for those who will follow the last Prophet.
20. Prophet Muhammad is the Universal Prophet.  Some among the people of Prophet Moses were guided by the truth and lived with justice.
21. Some Israelites transgressed Allah's laws and they suffered the consequences.
22. The eternal covenant of Allah taken from all human beings.
23. The coming of the Last Hour
24. Shirk has no logic. Ignore the wrongdoers, but invite to Allah with kindness.  Listen to the Qur'an and always remember Allah.