61: Battle Array
This two-section chapter is arranged
in 14 verses which date from Mad!na. It was
revealed after Haggling 64 and before the next one on Friday (or Congregation)
62.
The chapter begins with the refrain: Whatever is in Heaven/and whatever
is
on Earth/celebrates God... , the same refrain as with Iron 57 and
Banishment
59, four and two chapters preceding. and in the one immediately following,
Friday
(or Congregation) 62. It also contains the famous prediction by Jesus that
another messenger would follow him. The shorter chapters in the Qur'an
begin
here.