Outline the main features of Madinan suwar
Explanation
• Transformation of the Muslim Community into a state.
• The social, economic, political, military etc life of Muslims.
• The rules, regulations and ordinances of Islam.
The Madinah Suwar, on the other hand are generally longer and more explanatory. They make direct references to battles and other encounters by Muslims. These Suwar also address the faithful and the people of books. They also address mankind as an-nas, i.e all people. Generally, all chapters whose revelation began in Makkah are known as Makkan Suwar even if their parts were revealed in Madinah.
In other words, a surah is said to be of Makkan origin even it if contains verses from Madinah. Also a surah is said to be of Madinah origin when its beginning was revealed in Madinah, even if it contains verses from the Makkan period in its text.