This Surah was revealed in Makkah and it has 52 verses. Imam Ja’far as-Sadiq (a.s.) has advised that this Surah should be recited often in prayers as this is a sign of faith. This Surah has praise for Imam Ali (a.s.) and insult for Mu’awiya ibn Aba Sufyan.
The Holy Prophet (S) has said that reciting this Surah makes the accounting of deeds on the Day of Reckoning easier. If this Surah is worn as a talisman by a pregnant woman, then her baby will be safe. Giving water in which this Surah has been dissolved to a child will make his memory and intellect improve. Imam Muhammad al-Baqir (a.s.) said that the one who recites this Surah will never loose his religion.