This paper examines why no Sūrah is explicitly named after Prophet Musa despite his frequent mention in the Quran. The study addresses questions raised by classical scholars regarding the origin and significance of Sūrah names. It establishes a technical and precise conceptualization of a Sūrah itself at the outset, laying out how it is distinguished from other similar literary units, and exploring the nature of Suwar as independent yet interconnected units with divine wisdom behind their organization. The analysis explores the origins of the primary names of Suwar, affirming that most are known through prophetic authority, alongside the phenomenon of some Suwar having multiple names transmitted in the scholarly tradition. Through investigation of classical sources, the study reveals that Sūrah Ṭā-Hā is also known as “Sūrah Musa” or “Sūrah al-Kalīm,” tracing the documentation of this alternative name by numerous early authorities. The study concludes that while the primary name “Ṭā-Hā” may serve particular purposes, the transmission of “Sūrah Musa” as a secondary name demonstrates the depth of scholarly engagement with the Quran, including its nomenclature, and the principle that absence in common usage does not imply absence in scholarly sources.
