Part 30
An-Naba
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
What are they asking (one another about)? (1) About the great news,
(i.e. Islâmic Monotheism, the Qur'ân, which Prophet Muhammad (SAW) brought and
the Day of Resurrection), (2) About which they are in disagreement. (3) Nay, they will come
to know! (4) Nay, again, they will come to know! (5) Have We not made the
earth as a bed, (6) And the mountains as pegs? (7) And We have created
you in pairs (male and female, tall and short, good and bad, etc.) (8) And We have made your
sleep as a thing for rest (9) And We have made the night as a covering
(through its darkness), (10) And We have made the day for livelihood. (11) And We have built
above you seven strong (heavens), (12) And We have made (therein) a shinning lamp
(sun). (13) And We have sent down from the rainy clouds abundant water. (14) That We may produce
therewith corn and vegetations, (15) And gardens of thick growth. (16) Verily, the Day of
Decision is a fixed time, (17) The Day when the Trumpet will be blown, and
you shall come forth in crowds (groups after groups). (Tafsir At-Tabari) (18) And the heaven shall
be opened, and it will become as gates, (19) And the mountains shall be moved away
from their places and they will be as if they were a mirage. (20) Truly, Hell is a
place of ambush — (21) A dwelling place for the Tâghûn (those who transgress the
boundry limits set by Allâh like polytheists, disbelievers in the Oneness of
Allâh, hyprocrites, sinners, criminals), (22) They will abide therein for ages, (23) Nothing cool shall
they taste therein, nor any drink. (24) Except boiling water, and dirty wound
discharges — (25) An exact recompense (according to their evil crimes) (26) For verily, they used
not to look for a reckoning. (27) But they belied Our Ayât (proofs, evidences,
verses, lessons, signs, revelations, and that which Our Prophet SAW brought)
completely. (28) And all things We have recorded in a Book. (29) So taste you (the
results of your evil actions); No increase shall We give you, except in
torment. (30)
Verily, for the Muttaqûn[],
there will be a success (
An-Naziat
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By those (angels) who pull out (the souls of the disbelievers and
the wicked) with great violence; (1) By those (angels) who gently take out (the
souls of the believers); (2) And by those that swim along (i.e. angels or
planets in their orbits). (3) And by those that press forward as in a race
(i.e. the angels or stars or the horses) (4) And by those angels who arrange to do
the Commands of their Lord, (so verily, you disbelievers will be called to
account). (5) On the Day (when the first blowing of the Trumpet is blown), the
earth and the mountains will shake violently (and everybody will die), (6) The second blowing of
the Trumpet follows it (and everybody will be resurected), (7) (Some) hearts that
Day will shake with fear and anxiety. (8) Their eyes will be downcast. (9) They say: "Shall
we indeed be returned to (our) former state of life? (10) "Even after we
are crumbled bones?" (11) They say: "It would in that case, be a
return with loss!" (12) But, it will be only a single Zajrah [shout
(i.e., the second blowing of the Trumpet)]. (See Verse 37:19) (13) When, behold, they
find themselves on the surface of the earth alive after their death, (14) Has there come to you
the story of Mûsa (Moses)? (15)
When his Lord called him in
the sacred valley of Tûwa. (16) Go to Fir'aun (Pharaoh), verily, he has
transgressed all bounds (in crimes, sins, polytheism, disbelief). (17) And say to him:
"Would you purify yourself (from the sin of disbelief by becoming a
believer)", (18) And that I guide you to your Lord, so you should fear Him? (19) Then [Mûsa (Moses)]
showed him the great sign (miracles). (20) But [Fir'aun (Pharaoh)] belied and
disobeyed; (21) Then he turned his back, striving (against Allâh) (22) Then he gathered (his
people) and cried aloud, (23) Saying: "I am your lord, most
high", (24) So Allâh, seized him with punishment for his last and first
transgression. [Tafsir At-Tabari] (25) Verily, in this is an instructive admonition
for whosoever fears Allâh. (26) Are you more difficult to create, or is the
heaven that He constructed? (27) He raised its height, and has perfected it, (28) Its night He covers
with darkness, and its forenoon He brings out (with light). (29) And after that He
spread the earth; (30) And brought forth therefrom its water and its pasture; (31) And the mountains He
has fixed firmly, (32) (To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle,
(33) But when there comes
the greatest catastrophe (i.e. the Day of Recompense), (34) The Day when man
shall remember what he strove for, (35) And Hell-fire shall be made apparent in full
view for (every) one who sees, (36) Then, for him who transgressed all bounds (in
disbelief, oppression and evil deeds of disobedience to Allâh). (37) And preferred the
life of this world (by following his evil desires and lusts), (38) Verily, his abode
will be Hell-fire; (39) But as for him who feared standing before his Lord, and
restrained himself from impure evil desires, and lusts. (40) Verily,
Abasa
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
(The Prophet (SAW)) frowned and turned away, (1) Because there came to
him the blind man (i.e. 'Abdullâh bin Umm-Maktûm, who came to the Prophet (SAW)
while he was preaching to one or some of the Quraish chiefs) (2) And how can you know
that he might become pure (from sins)? (3) Or that he might receive admonition,
and that the admonition might profit him? (4) As for him who thinks
himself self-sufficient, (5) To him you attend; (6) What does it matter to
you if he will not become pure (from disbelief, you are only a Messenger, your
duty is to convey the Message of Allâh) (7) But as to him who came to you running
(8) And is afraid (of
Allâh and His Punishment), (9) Of him you are neglectful and divert your
attention to another, (10) Nay, (do not do like this), indeed it (this Qur'ân) is an
admonition, (11) So whoever wills, let him pay attention to it. (12) (It is) in Records
held (greatly) in honour (Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz). (13) Exalted (in dignity),
purified, (14) In the hands of scribes (angels). (15) Honourable and
obedient. (16) Be cursed (the disbelieving) man! How ungrateful he is! (17) From what thing did
He create him? (18) From Nutfah (male and female semen drops) He created him, and
then set him in due proportion; (19) Then He makes the Path easy for him; (20) Then He causes him to
die, and puts him in his grave; (21) Then, when it is His Will, He will resurrect
him (again). (22) Nay, but (man) has not done what He commanded him. (23) Then let man look at
his food, (24) We pour forth water in abundance, (25) And We split the
earth in clefts, (26) And We cause therein the grain to grow, (27) And grapes and clover
plants (i.e. green fodder for the cattle), (28) And olives and
date-palms, (29) And gardens, dense with many trees, (30) And fruits and
herbage. (31) (To be) a provision and benefit for you and your cattle. (32) Then, when there
comes As-Sâkhkhah (the second blowing of the Trumpet on the Day of
Resurrection) — (33) That Day shall a man flee from his brother, (34) And from his mother
and his father, (35) And from his wife and his children. (36) Everyman, that Day,
will have enough to make him careless of others. (37) Some faces that Day,
will be bright (true believers of Islâmic Monotheism). (38) Laughing, rejoicing
at good news (of
At-Takwir
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the sun is wound round and lost its light (is lost and is
overthrown)[]. (1) And when the stars fall; (2) And when the mountains are made to
pass away; (3) And when the pregnant she-camels are be neglected; (4) And when the wild
beasts are gathered together; (5) And when the seas become as blazing Fire or
overflow; (6) And when the souls are joined with their bodies (the good with
the good and bad with the bad). (7) And when the female (infant) buried alive (as
the pagan Arabs used to do) is questioned.[] (8) For what sin was she
killed? (9) And when the (written) pages [of deeds (good and bad) of every
person] are laid open; (10) And when the heaven is stripped off and taken away from
its place; (11) And when Hell-fire is set ablaze. (12) And when
Al-Infitar
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the heaven is cleft asunder. (1) And when the stars
have fallen and scattered; (2) And when the seas are burst forth; (3) And when the graves
are turned upside down (and bring out their contents). (4) (Then) a person will
know what he has sent forward and (what he has) left behind (of good or bad
deeds). (5) O man! What has made you careless about your Lord, the Most Generous?
(6) Who created you,
fashioned you perfectly, and gave you due proportion; (7) In whatever form He
willed, He put you together. (8) Nay! But you deny the Ad-Din (i.e. the Day of
Recompense). (9) But verily, over you (are appointed angels in charge of mankind)
to watch you[] , (10) Kirâman (Honourable) Kâtibîn writing down (your deeds)[] , (11) They know all that
you do. (12) Verily, the Abrâr (pious and righteous) will be in Delight (
Al-Mutaffifin
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Woe to Al-Mutaffifun (those who give less in measure and weight).
(1) Those who, when they
have to receive by measure from men, demand full measure, (2) And when they have to
give by measure or weight to (other) men, give less than due. (3) Do they not think
that they will be resurrected (for reckoning), (4) On a Great Day, (5) The Day when (all)
mankind will stand before the Lord of the 'Alamîn (mankind, jinn and all that
exists)? (6)
Nay! Truly, the Record
(writing of the deeds) of the Fujjâr (disbelievers, polytheists sinners,
evil-doers and wicked) is (preserved) in Sijjîn. (7) And what will make
you know what Sijjîn is? (8) A Register inscribed. (9) Woe, that Day, to
those who deny. (10) Those who deny the Day of Recompense. (11) And none can deny it
except every transgressor beyond bounds, (in disbelief, oppression and
disobedience to Allâh), the sinner! (12) When Our Verses (of the Qur'ân) are recited
to him he says: "Tales of the ancients!" (13) Nay! But on their
hearts is the Rân (covering of sins and evil deeds) which they used to earn[] (14) Nay! Surely, they
(evil-doers) will be veiled from seeing their Lord that Day. (15) Then, verily they
will indeed enter (and taste) the burning flame of Hell. (16) Then, it will be said
to them: "This is what you used to deny!" (17) Nay! Verily, the
Record (writing of the deeds) of Al-Abrâr (the pious and righteous), is
(preserved) in 'Illiyyûn. (18) And what will make you know what 'Illiyyûn
is? (19) A Register inscribed.
(20) To which bear witness
those nearest (to Allâh, i.e. the angels). (21) Verily, Al-Abrâr (the
pious who fear Allâh and avoid evil) will be in Delight (
On (high) thrones, looking
(at all things). (35) Are not the disbelievers paid (fully) for what they used to do?
(36)
Al-Inshiqaq
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the heaven is split asunder, (1) And listens to and
obeys its Lord — and it must do so; (2) And when the earth is stretched forth, (3) And has cast out all
that was in it and became empty, (4) And listens to and obeys its Lord, and it
must do so; (5) O man! Verily, you are returning towards your Lord with your
deeds and actions (good or bad), a sure returning, and you will meet (i.e. the
results of your deeds which you did). (6) Then, as for him who will be given his
Record in his right hand, (7) He surely will receive an easy reckoning, (8) And will return to
his family in joy! (9) But whosoever is given his Record behind his back, (10) He will invoke (for
his) destruction, (11) And he shall enter a blazing Fire, and be made to taste
its burning. (12) Verily, he was among his people in joy! (13) Verily, he thought
that he would never come back (to Us)! (14) Yes! Verily, his Lord has been ever
beholding him! (15) So I swear by the afterglow of sunset; (16) And by the night and
whatever it gathers in its darkness; (17) And by the moon when it is at the
full, (18) You shall certainly travel from stage to stage (in this life and
in the Hereafter). (19) What is the matter with them, that they believe not? (20) And when the Qur'ân
is recited to them, they fall not prostrate, (21) Nay, those who
disbelieve, belie (Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and whatever he brought, i.e. this
Qur'ân and Islâmic Monotheism, etc.).[] (22) And Allâh knows best what they gather
(of good and bad deeds), (23) So announce to them a painful torment. (24) Save those who
believe and do righteous good deeds, for them is a reward that will never come
to an end (i.e.
Al-Burooj
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heaven, holding the big stars[] (1) And by the Promised
Day (i.e. the Day of Resurrection); (2) And by the witnessing day (i.e. Friday), and
by the witnessed day [i.e. the day of 'Arafât (Hajj) the ninth of Dhul-Hîjjah];
(3) Cursed were the
people of the Ditch (in the story of the Boy and the King).[] (4) Of fire fed with
fuel, (5) When they sat by it (fire), (6) And they witnessed
what they were doing against the believers (i.e. burning them). (7) And they had no fault
except that they believed in Allâh, the All-Mighty, Worthy of all Praise! (8) To Whom belongs the
dominion of the heavens and the earth! And Allâh is Witness over everything. (9) Verily, those who put
into trial the believing men and believing women (by torturing them and burning
them), and then do not turn in repentance, (to Allâh), then they will have the
torment of Hell, and they will have the punishment of the burning Fire. (10) Verily, those who
believe and do righteous good deeds, for them will be Gardens under which
rivers flow (
(12) Verily, He it is Who
begins (punishment) and repeats (punishment in the Hereafter) (or originates
the creation of everything, and then repeats it on the Day of Resurrection). (13) And He is
Oft-Forgiving, full of love (towards the pious who are real true believers of
Islâmic Monotheism), (14) Owner of the throne, the Glorious. (15) (He is the) Doer of
whatsoever He intends (or wills). (16) Has the story reached you of the hosts, (17) Of Fir'aun (Pharaoh)
and Thamûd? (18) Nay! The disbelievers (persisted) in denying (Prophet Muhammad
(SAW) and his Message of Islâmic Monotheism). (19) And Allâh encompasses
them from behind! (i.e. all their deeds are within His Knowledge, and He will
requite them for their deeds). (20) Nay! This is a Glorious Qur'ân, (21) (Inscribed) in
Al-Lauh Al-Mahfûz (The Preserved Tablet)! (22)
At-Tariq
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the heaven, and At-Târiq (the night-comer, i.e. the bright
star); (1) And what will make you to know what At-Târiq (night-comer) is? (2) (It is) the star of
piercing brightness; (3) There is no human being but has a protector over him (or
her) (i.e. angels in charge of each human being guarding him, writing his good
and bad deeds). (4) So let man see from what he is created! (5) He is created from a
water gushing forth, (6) Proceeding from between the back-bone and the ribs, (7) Verily, (Allâh) is
Able to bring him back (to life)! (8) The Day when all the secrets (deeds, prayers,
fasting, etc.) will be examined (as to their truth) (9) Then he will have no
power, nor any helper. (10) By the sky (having rain clouds) which gives rain, again
and again. (11) And the earth which splits (with the growth of trees and
plants), (12) Verily, this (the Qur'ân) is the Word that separates (the truth
from falsehood, and commands strict laws for mankind to cut the roots of evil).
(13) And it is not a thing
for amusement. (14) Verily, they are but plotting a plot (against you O Muhammad
(SAW)). (15) And I (too) am planning a plan. (16) So give a respite to
the disbelievers; deal gently with them for a while. (17)
Al-Ala
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High, (1) Who has created
(everything), and then proportioned it; (2) And Who has measured (preordainments for
everything even to be blessed or wretched); and then guided (i.e. showed
mankind the right as well as wrong paths, and guided the animals to pasture); (3) And Who brings out
the pasturage, (4) And then makes it dark stubble (5) We shall make you to
recite (the Qur'ân), so you (O Muhammad (SAW)) shall not forget (it), (6) Except what Allâh,
may will, He knows what is apparent and what is hidden. (7) And We shall make
easy for you (O Muhammad (SAW)) the easy way (i.e. the doing of righteous
deeds). (8) Therefore remind (men) in case the reminder profits (them) (9) The reminder will be
received by him who fears (Allâh), (10) But it will be avoided by the wretched, (11) Who will enter the
great Fire (and whill be made to taste its burning). (12) There he will neither
die (to be in rest) nor live (a good living). (13) Indeed whosoever
purifies himself (by avoiding polytheism and accepting Islâmic Monotheism)
shall achieve success, (14) And remembers (glorifies) the Name of his Lord (worships
none but Allâh), and prays (five compulsory prayers and Nawâfil — additional
prayers). (15)
Nay, you prefer the life of
this world, (16) Although the Hereafter is better and more lasting. (17) Verily, this is in
the former Scriptures — (18) The Scriptures of Ibrâhim (Abraham) and Mûsa
(Moses). (19)
Al-Ghashiya
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Has there come to you the narration of the overwhelming (i.e. the
Day of Resurrection)? (1) Some faces, that Day, will be humiliated (in the
Hell-fire, i.e. the faces of all disbelievers, Jews and Christians). (2) Labouring (hard in
the worldly life by worshipping others besides Allâh), weary (in the Hereafter
with humility and disgrace). (3) They will enter in the hot blazing Fire, (4) They will be given to
drink from a boiling spring, (5) No food will there be for them but a
poisonous thorny plant, (6) Which will neither nourish nor avail against
hunger (7) (Other) faces, that Day, will be joyful, (8) Glad with their
endeavour (for their good deeds which they did in this world, along with the
true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism). (9) In a lofty Paradise (10) Where they shall
neither hear harmful speech nor falsehood, (11) Therein will be a
running spring, (12) Therein will be thrones raised high, (13) And cups set at hand
(14) And cushions set in
rows, (15) And rich carpets (all) spread out (16) Do they not look at
the camels, how they are created? (17) And at the heaven, how it is raised? (18) And at the mountains,
how they are rooted (and fixed firm)? (19) And at the earth, how it is outspread?
(20) So remind them (O
Muhammad (SAW)) — you are only a one who reminds. (21) You are not a
dictator over them — (22) Save the one who turns away and disbelieves. (23) Then Allâh will
punish him with the greatest punishment. (24) Verily, to Us will be their return; (25) Then verily, for Us
will be their reckoning. (26)
Al-Fajr
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the dawn; (1) By the ten nights (i.e. the first ten days of
the month of Dhul-Hîjjah) [], (2) And by the even and the odd (of all the
creations of Allâh)[] (3) And by the night when it departs (4) There is indeed in
them (the above oaths) sufficient proofs for men of understanding (and that,
they should avoid all kinds of sins and disbeliefs)! (5) Saw you (O Muhammad
(SAW)) not how your Lord dealt with 'Ad (people) (6) Of Iram (Who were
very tall) like (lofty) pillars, (7) The like of which were not created in the
land? (8) And (with) Thamûd (people), who hewed out rocks in the valley
(to make dwellings)?[] (9) And (with) Fir'aun (Pharaoh), who had the stakes (to
torture men by binding them to stakes)? (10) Who did transgress beyond bounds in
the lands (in the disobedience of Allâh). (11) And made therein much
mischief. (12) So your Lord poured on them different kinds of severe torment. (13) Verily, your Lord is
Ever Watchful (over them). (14) As for man, when his Lord tries him by giving
him honour and bounties, then he says (in): "My Lord has honoured
me." (15) But when He tries him, by straitening his means of life, he
says: "My Lord has humiliated me!" (16) Nay! But you treat
not the orphans with kindness and generosity (i.e. you neither treat them well,
nor give them their exact right of inheritance)! (17) And urge not one
another on the feeding of AlMiskîn (the poor)! (18) And you devour
inheritance all with greed, (19) And you love wealth with much love! (20) Nay! When the earth
is ground to powder, (21) And your Lord comes with the angels in rows, (22) And Hell will be brought
near that Day. On that Day will man remember, but how will that remembrance
(then) avail him? (23)
He will say: "Alas!
Would that I had sent forth (good deeds) for (this) my life!" (24) So on that Day, none
will punish as He will punish (25) And none will bind (the wicked, disbelivers
and polytheists) as He will bind. (26) (It will be said to the pious — believers of
Islamic Monothesim): "O (you) the one in (complete) rest and satisfaction!
(27) "Come back to
your Lord, Well-pleased (yourself) and well-pleasing (unto Him)! (28) "Enter you,
then, among My (honoured) slaves, (29) "And enter you My
Al-Balad
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
I swear by this city (Makkah); (1) And you are free
(from sin and to punish the enemies of Islâm on the Day of the conquest) in
this city (Makkah)[] , (2) And by the begetter (i.e. Adam A.S.) and that which he
begot (i.e. his progeny); (3) Verily, We have created man in toil. (4) Does he think that
none can overcome him? (5) He says (boastfully): "I have wasted wealth in
abundance!" (6) Does he think that none sees him? (7) Have We not made for
him a pair of eyes? (8) And a tongue and a pair of lips? (9) And shown him the two
ways (good and evil)? (10) But he has not attempted to pass on the path that is
steep (i.e. the path which will lead to goodness and success). (11) And what will make
you know the path that is steep? (12) (It is) Freeing a neck (slave)[] (13) Or giving food in a
day of hunger (famine), (14) To an orphan near of kin. (15) Or to a Miskîn (poor)
cleaving to dust (out of misery). (16) Then he became one of those who believed, (in
the Islamic Monothsim) and recommended one another to perseverance and
patience, and (also) recommended one another to pity and compassion. (17) They are those on the
Right Hand (i.e. the dwellers of Paradise), (18) But those who
disbelieved in Our Ayât (proofs, evidences, verses, lessons, signs,
revelations, etc.), they are those on the Left Hand (the dwellers of Hell) (19) The Fire will be shut
over them (i.e. they will be enveloped by the Fire without any opening or
window or outlet.[] (20)
Ash-Shams
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the sun and its brightness; (1) By the moon as it follows
it (the sun); (2) By the day as it shows up (the sun's) brightness; (3) By the night as it
conceals it (the sun); (4) By the heaven and Him Who built it; (5) By the earth and Him
Who spread it, (6) And by Nafs (Adam or a person or a soul), and Him Who perfected
him in proportion; (7) Then He showed him what is wrong for him and what is
right for him; (8) Indeed he succeeds who purifies his ownself (i.e. obeys and
performs all that Allâh ordered, by following the true Faith of Islâmic
Monotheism and by doing righteous good deeds). (9) And indeed he fails
who corrupts his ownself (i.e. disobeys what Allâh has ordered by rejecting the
true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism or by following polytheism or by doing every
kind of evil wicked deeds) (10) Thamûd (people) denied (their Prophet)
through their transgression (by rejecting the true Faith of Islâmic Monotheism,
and by following polytheism, and by committing every kind of sin). (11) When the most wicked
man among them went forth (to kill the she-camel). (12) But the Messenger of
Allâh [Sâlih (Saleh) A.S.] said to them: "Be cautious! (Fear the evil
end). That is the she-camel of Allâh! (Do not harm it) and bar it not from
having its drink!" (13) Then they denied him and they killed it. So
their Lord destroyed them because of their sin, and made them equal in
destruction (i.e. all grades of people, rich and poor, strong and weak)! (14) And He (Allâh) feared
not the consequences thereof. (15)
Al-Lail
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the night as it envelops; (1) By the day as it
appears in brightness; (2) By Him Who created male and female; (3) Certainly, your
efforts and deeds are diverse (different in aims and purposes); (4) As for him who gives
(in charity) and keeps his duty to Allâh and fears Him, (5) And believes in
Al-Husna.[] (6) We will make smooth for him the path of ease (goodness). (7) But he who is greedy
miser and thinks himself self-sufficient.[] (8) And gives belies
Al-Husna (See the footnote of the Verse No: 6); (9) We will make smooth
for him the path for evil; (10) And what will his wealth avail him when he
goes down (in destruction). (11) Truly! on Us is (to give) guidance, (12) And truly, unto Us
(belong) the last (Hereafter) and the first (this world). (13) Therefore I have
warned you of a blazing (Hell); (14)
None shall enter it save
the most wretched, (15) Who denies and turns away. (16) And Al-Muttaqûn (the
pious and righteous - see V.2:2) will be far removed from it (Hell). (17) He who spends his
wealth for increase in self-purification, (18) And who has (in mind)
no favour from anyone, (19) Except to seek the Countenance of his Lord, the Most
High; (20) He surely, will be pleased (when he will enters
Ad-Dhuha
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the forenoon (after);[] (1) By the night when it darkens (and
stands still). (2) Your Lord (O Muhammad (SAW)) has neither forsaken you nor hates
you. (3) And indeed the Hereafter is better for you than the present
(life of this world). (4) And verily, your Lord will give you (all good) so that
you shall be well-pleased. (5) Did He not find you (O Muhammad (SAW)) an
orphan and gave you a refuge? (6) And He found you unaware (of the Qur'ân, its
legal laws, and Prophethood) and guided you? (7) And He found you
poor, and made you rich (selfsufficient with selfcontentment)? (8) Therefore, treat not
the orphan with oppression, (9) And repulse not the beggar; (10) And proclaim the
Grace of your Lord (i.e. the Prophethood and all other Graces). (11)
Al-Inshirah
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Have We not opened your breast for you (O Muhammad (SAW))? (1) And removed from you
your burden, (2) Which weighed down your back? (3) And have We not
raised high your fame? (4) Verily, along with every hardship is relief, (5) Verily, along with
hardship is relief (i.e. there is one hardship with two reliefs, so one
hardship cannot overcome two reliefs) (6) So when you have finished (your
occupation), devote yourslef for Allâh's worship. (7) And to your Lord
(Alone) turn (all your) intentions and hopes. (8)
At-Tin
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the fig, and the olive, (1) By Mount Sinai, (2) By this city of security
(Makkah)[] , (3) Verily, We created man in the best stature (mould), (4) Then We reduced him
to the lowest of the low, (5) Save those who believe (in Islâmic
Monotheism) and do righteous deeds, Then they shall have a reward without end
(Paradise). (6) Then what (or who) causes you (O disbelievers) to deny the
Recompense (i.e. Day of Resurrection)? (7) Is not Allâh the Best of judges? (8)
Al-Alaq
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Read! In the Name of your Lord, Who has created (all that exists),
(1) He has created man
from a clot (a piece of thick coagulated blood) (2) Read! And your Lord
is the Most Generous, (3) Who has taught (the writing) by the pen. (4) He has taught man
that which he knew not. (5) Nay! Verily, man does transgress (in
disbelief and evil deed). (6) Because he considers himself self-sufficient.
(7) Surely! unto your
Lord is the return. (8) Have you (O Muhammad (SAW)) seen him (i.e. Abû Jahl) who
prevents, (9) A slave (Muhammad (SAW)) when he prays? (10) Tell me, if he
(Muhammad (SAW)) is on the guidance (of Allâh) (11) Or enjoins piety! (12) Tell me if he (Abû
Jahl) denies (the truth, i.e. this Qur'ân), and turns away? (13) Knows he not that
Allâh does see (what he does)? (14) Nay! If he (Abû Jahl) ceases not, We will
catch him by the forelock — (15) A lying, sinful forelock! (16) Then, let him call
upon his council (of helpers), (17) We will call the guards of Hell (to deal with
him)! (18) Nay! (O Muhammad (SAW))! Do not obey him (Abû Jahl). Fall prostrate
and draw near to Allâh! (19)
Al-Qadr
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Verily, We have sent it (this Qur'ân) down in the night of Al-Qadr
(Decree)[] (1) And what will make you know what the night of Al-Qadr (Decree)
is? (2) The night of Al-Qadr
(Decree) is better than a thousand months (i.e. worshipping Allâh in that night
is better than worshipping Him a thousand months, i.e. 83 years and 4 months) (3) Therein descend the
angels and the Rûh [Jibril (Gabriel)] by Allâh's Permission with all Decrees, (4) (All that night),
there is Peace (and Goodness from Allâh to His believing slaves) until the
appearance of dawn.[] (5)
Al-Bayyina
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Those who disbelieve from among the people of the Scripture (Jews
and Christians) and Al-Mushrikûn,[] were not going to leave (their disbelief)
until there came to them clear evidence (1) A Messenger (Muhammad (SAW)) from
Allâh, reciting (the Qur'ân) purified pages [purified from Al-Bâtil
(falsehood)] (2) Wherein are correct and straight laws from Allâh. (3) And the people of the
Scripture (Jews and Christians) differed not until after there came to them
clear evidence. (i.e. Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and whatever was revealed to him).
(4) And they were commanded
not, but that they should worship Allâh, and worship none but Him Alone
(abstaining from ascribing partners to Him), and perform As-Salât
(Iqâmat-as-Salât) and give Zakât: and that is the right religion. (5) Verily, those who
disbelieve (in the religion of Islâm, the Qur'ân and Prophet Muhammad (SAW))
from among the people of the Scripture (Jews and Christians) and Al-Mushrikûn
will abide in the Fire of Hell. They are the worst of creatures.[] (6) Verily, those who
believe [in the Oneness of Allâh, and in His Messenger Muhammad (SAW))
including all obligations ordered by Islâm] and do righteous good deeds, they
are the best of creatures (7)
Their reward with their
Lord is 'Adn (Eden)
Al-Zalzala
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When the earth is shaken with its (final) earthquake. (1) And when the earth
throws out its burdens, (2) And man will say: "What is the matter
with it?" (3) That Day it will declare its information (about all that
happened over it of good or evil). (4) Because your Lord will inspire it. (5) That Day mankind will
proceed in scattered groups that they may be shown their deeds.[] (6) So whosoever does
good equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), shall see it. (7) And whosoever does
evil equal to the weight of an atom (or a small ant), shall see it. (8)
Al-Adiyat
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By the (steeds) that run, with panting. (1) Striking sparks of
fire (by their hooves), (2) And scouring to the raid at dawn. (3) And raise the dust in
clouds the while, (4) Penetrating forthwith as one into the midst (of the foe);
(5) Verily, man
(disbeliever) is ungrateful to his Lord; (6) And to that he bears witness (by his
deeds); (7) And verily, he is violent in the love of wealth (8) Knows he not that
when the contents of the graves are poured forth (all mankind is resurrected)?
(9)
And that which is in the
breasts (of men) is made known? (10) Verily, that Day (i.e. the Day of
Resurrection) their Lord will be Well-Acquainted with them (as to their deeds
and will reward them for their deeds). (11)
Al-Qaria
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Al-Qâri'ah (the striking Hour i.e. the Day of Resurrection), (1) What is the striking
(Hour)? (2) And what will make you know what the striking (Hour) is? (3) It is a Day whereon
mankind will be like moths scattered about, (4) And the mountains
will be like carded wool, (5) Then as for him whose balance (of good deeds)
will be heavy,[] (6) He will live a pleasant life (in
At-Takathur
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
The mutual rivalry (for piling up of worldly things) diverts you,
(1) Until you visit the
graves (i.e. till you die). (2) Nay! You shall come to know! (3) Again, Nay! You shall
come to know! (4) Nay! If you knew with a sure knowledge (the end result of piling
up, you would not have been occupied yourselves in worldly things) (5) Verily, You shall see
the blazing Fire (Hell)! (6) And again, you shall see it with certainty of
sight! (7) Then, on that Day, you shall be asked about the delights[] (you
indulged in, in this world)! (8)
Al-Asr
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
By Al-'Asr (the time). (1) Verily, man is in loss, (2) Except those who
believe (in Islâmic Monotheism) and do righteous good deeds, and recommend one
another to the truth (i.e. order one another to perform all kinds of good deeds
(Al-Ma'ruf) which Allâh has ordained, and abstain from all kinds of sins and
evil deeds (Al-Munkar) which Allâh has forbidden), and recommend one another to
patience (for the sufferings, harms, and injuries which one may encounter in
Allâh's Cause during preaching His religion of Islâmic Monotheism or Jihâd). (3)
Al-Humaza
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Woe to every slanderer and backbiter.[] (1) Who has gathered wealth
and counted it, (2) He thinks that his wealth will make him last forever! (3) Nay! Verily, he will
be thrown into the crushing Fire (4) And what will make you know what the crushing
Fire is? (5) The fire of Allâh, kindled, (6) Which leaps up over
the hearts, (7) Verily, it shall be closed upon them, (8) In pillars stretched
forth (i.e. they will be punished in the Fire with pillars). (9)
Al-Fil
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Have you (O Muhammad (SAW)) not seen how your Lord dealt with the
Owners of the Elephant? [The elephant army which came from Yemen under the
command of Abrahah Al-Ashram intending to destroy the Ka'bah at Makkah]. (1) Did He not make their
plot go astray? (2) And He sent against them birds, in flocks, (3) Striking them with
stones of Sijjîl (baked clay). (4) And He made them like (an empty field of)
stalks (of which the corn has been eaten up by cattle).[] (5)
Quraish
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
(It is a great Grace and protection from Allâh), for the taming of
the Quraish, (1) (And with all those Allâh's Grace and Protections for their
taming, We cause) the (Quraish) caravans to set forth safe in winter (to the
south), and in summer (to the north without any fear), (2) So let them worship
(Allâh) the Lord of this House (the Ka'bah in Makkah). (3) (He) Who has fed them
against hunger, and has made them safe from fear. (4)
Al-Maun
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Have you seen him who denies the Recompense? (1) That is he who
repulses the orphan (harshly),[] (2) And urges not on the feeding of AlMiskîn (the
poor),[] (3) So woe unto those performers of Salât (prayers) (hypocrites), (4) Those who delay their
Salât (prayer from their stated fixed times), (5) Those who do good
deeds only to be seen (of men), (6) And prevent Al-Mâ'ûn (small kindnesses like
salt, sugar, water). (7)
Al-Kauther
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Verily, We have granted you (O Muhammad (SAW)) Al-Kauthar (a river
in
Al-Kafiroon
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Say (O Muhammad (SAW) to these Mushrikûn and Kâfirûn): "O
Al-Kâfirûn (disbelievers in Allâh, in His Oneness, in His Angels, in His Books,
in His Messengers, in the Day of Resurrection, and in Al-Qadar)! (1) "I worship not
that which you worship, (2) "Nor will you worship that which I
worship. (3) "And I shall not worship that which you are worshipping. (4) "Nor will you
worship that which I worship. (5) "To you be your religion, and to me my religion
(Islâmic Monotheism)." (6)
An-Nasr
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
When there comes the Help of Allâh (to you, O Muhammad (SAW)
against your enemies) and the conquest (of Makkah), (1) And you see that the
people enter Allâh's religion (Islâm) in crowds, (2) So glorify the
Praises of your Lord, and ask His Forgiveness. Verily, He is the One Who
accepts the repentance and Who forgives. (3)
Al-Masadd
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Perish the two hands of Abû Lahab (an uncle of the Prophet), and
perish he![] (1) His wealth and his children will not benefit him! (2) He will be burnt in a
Fire of blazing flames! (3) And his wife too, who carries wood (thorns of
Sadan which she used to put on the way of the Prophet (SAW) , or use to slander
him)[]. (4) In her neck is a twisted rope of Masad (palm fibre).[] (5)
Al-Ikhlas
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Say (O Muhammad (SAW)): "He is Allâh, (the) One.[] (1) "Allâh-us-Samad
(ÇáÓíÏ ÇáÐí íÕãÏ Åáíå Ýí ÇáÍÇÌÇÊ) [Allâh the Self-Sufficient Master, Whom
all creatures need, (He neither eats nor drinks)]. (2) "He begets not,
nor was He begotten;[] (3) "And there is none co-equal or comparable unto
Him." (4)
Al-Falaq
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Say: "I seek refuge with (Allâh) the Lord of the daybreak, (1) "From the evil
of what He has created; (2) "And from the evil of the darkening
(night) as it comes with its darkness; (or the moon as it sets or goes away) (3) "And from the
evil of those who practise witchcrafts when they blow in the knots, (4) "And from the
evil of the envier when he envies." (5)
An-Nas
In the name of Allah, the Beneficent, the Merciful
Say: "I seek refuge with (Allâh) the Lord of mankind, (1) "The King of
mankind — [] (2) "The Ilâh (God) of mankind, (3) "From the evil
of the whisperer (devil who whispers evil in the hearts of men) who withdraws
(from his whispering in one's heart after one remembers Allâh)[] , (4) "Who whispers in
the breasts of mankind, (5) "Of jinn and men." (6)