Determining a single surah specifically "for miracles" requires careful consideration. While the entire Quran is considered a miracle in itself, and many surahs recount miraculous events, Surah As-Saffat is notable because verse 15 discusses signs (ayat) interpreted as miracles.
Surah As-Saffat and Miracles
As detailed in the Tafsir of Surah As-Saffat, verse 15, the word "آيَةً" (ayt tan) means 'sign', but in the context of the verse وَإِذَا رَأَوْا آيَةً (And when they see a sign), it signifies a miracle.
Therefore, while not exclusively "for miracles," Surah As-Saffat contains verses where the word "sign" directly implies a miracle. The surah recounts stories of prophets and their struggles, often involving divine intervention and miraculous occurrences as proofs of their message.
Quranic Perspective on Miracles
It's important to understand the Quranic perspective on miracles:
- Signs of Allah: Miracles are viewed as signs (ayat) from Allah, demonstrating His power and confirming the truth of His messengers.
- Not Mere Entertainment: They are not performed for amusement or to simply impress people.
- A Test of Faith: Observing a miracle is a test of faith; some believe, while others reject the truth even after witnessing it.
Other Surahs Related to Miracles
While Surah As-Saffat highlights "signs" as "miracles," other surahs also mention miraculous events:
- Surah Al-Isra (The Night Journey): Describes the miraculous night journey of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Mecca to Jerusalem and his ascension to the heavens.
- Surah Al-Kahf (The Cave): Contains the story of the sleepers in the cave, a miraculous event of long-term preservation.
- Surah Al-Anbiya (The Prophets): Recounts various miracles performed by different prophets, such as Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) being saved from fire.
In summary, although Surah As-Saffat uses the term "sign" to mean "miracle" within its verses, the entire Quran is filled with the signs of Allah, and recounts many stories that contain miracles performed by Allah.
