Juz 18 begins with Surah Al-Mu’minun (The Believers), outlining the qualities of true believers: humility in prayer, avoidance of vain talk, paying zakah, chastity, keeping promises, and protecting prayers. It emphasizes the creation of humans from clay, embryonic stages, and the signs of Allah’s existence. The surah discusses the fate of past nations who denied their prophets and faced destruction, contrasting with the reward of the righteous.
Surah An-Nur (The Light) follows, focusing on social ethics, including the severe punishment for adultery, the importance of chastity, and the false accusations against chaste women. It also addresses the incident of the false accusation against Aisha, the wife of Prophet Muhammad. The surah promotes modesty, respect for privacy, and proper etiquette in personal interactions.
The juz concludes with Surah Al-Furqan (The Criterion), which distinguishes truth from falsehood. It criticizes those who reject the Quran, describing their arguments and the consequences of their disbelief. The surah highlights Allah’s attributes, the signs in nature, and the creation of night and day. It describes the qualities of the "Servants of the Most Merciful," who walk humbly, avoid ignorance, and prostrate to Allah.
This juz emphasizes belief, ethical behavior, social justice, and the signs of Allah in creation, urging adherence to divine guidance and warning against the consequences of rejecting it.