Sirah through Surahs for Beginners: Linking the Prophet’s (PBUH) Life With the last Ten Chapters of the Holy Quran

السيرة النبوية من خلال السور القصار: ربط حياة النبي ﷺ بآخر عشر سور من القرآن الكريم

Abstract

This article presents a beginner-friendly study that explores the intrinsic connection between the Sirah (biography) of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the last ten Surahs (chapters) of the Holy Quran, from Sūrat al-Fīl to Sūrat al-Nās. Recognizing the emphasis placed by the Federal Government of Pakistan, provincial governments, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) Islamabad, and provincial higher education departments on integrating Quranic understanding and the Sirah of the Prophet (PBUH) into the national curriculum, this work seeks to offer a simplified yet meaningful pathway for learners. These final ten Surahs are among the most frequently memorized and recited chapters of the Quran, making them an ideal starting point for those new to Islamic studies. Each Surah is thematically linked with key events, values, and messages from the life of the Prophet (PBUH), reflecting early Islamic history, challenges, and divine guidance. By relating these Surahs to the context of the Prophet’s (PBUH) experiences, the article aims to deepen the learner’s appreciation of the Quran and Sirah as complementary sources of Islamic knowledge. This effort is also rooted in the profound testimony of Umm al-Muʾminīn Aʿishah (RA), who stated that “his character was the Quran,” highlighting the lived embodiment of the divine message. The article serves children, new Muslims, students, and the broader public, offering them a foundational framework to understand Islamic teachings in a relevant and accessible manner.