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Surah Al-Maida consists of 120 verses. It was revealed in Medina. The surah takes its name from the 112th verse, in which the word اَلْمَائِدَةُ (maida) is used, meaning “a table with food”. In essence, this surah is a divine table where the blessings of Islam are offered. This surah is also called “Uqud” because the first verse commands the fulfillment of contracts; “Munqiza” because it will save those who read it from the hands of the angels of punishment; and “Muba’sira” because religious rulings are sprinkled throughout various verses. This surah was revealed after the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, in the 6th or early 7th year of the Hijra. It is the 5th surah according to the arrangement of the Mushaf and the 110th surah according to the order of revelation.