God has made Muḥammad’s mission easier to him.

Chapter CVIII.

Sūratu ʾl-Kaus̤ar.

The Chapter of al-Kaus̤ar.

Muḥammad is commanded to offer the sacrifices out of his abundance.

Threat that his enemies shall be childless.

THE SECOND PERIOD.

Four Sūrahs. The opening of Muḥammad’s Ministry. [Sūrah xcvi]. contains the command to recite, and, according to the Traditions, it was the first revelation.

Chapter XCVI.

Sūratu ʾl-ʿAlaq.