Circumstances of Revelation
Place: Mecca. The theme of its verses testifies to its being revealed there. → Introduction
Verse 17: The camel is mentioned in particular because the sūrah was revealed in Mecca, where its primary audience were Bedouins, for whom camels played a pivotal role in life. → Commentary on verse 17
A summary prepared from Tafsīr al-Mīzān: where and when the sūrah was revealed, and the occasions reported for its verses, with the ʿAllāmah's view of them. Each point links to the full discussion.