Surah Al-Qalam
Surah Al-Qalam
The Pen
نٓ ۚ وَٱلْقَلَمِ وَمَا يَسْطُرُونَ
Noon waalqalami wama yasturoona
Nun. By the pen and what they write.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَٱلْقَلَمِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَمَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَسْطُرُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah begins Surah Al-Qalam by defending the Prophet ﷺ and confirming the greatness of his character. The accusation against him was false, and Allah Himself testified to his truth.
These ayahs teach that real honor is not decided by people’s insults. Allah knows who is guided and who has gone astray.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love for the Prophet ﷺ | You honor his truth and great character. |
| Confidence | You do not let false accusations shake your faith. |
| Trust in Allah | You know Allah knows who is guided. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me love and follow the noble character of Your Prophet ﷺ.
مَآ أَنتَ بِنِعْمَةِ رَبِّكَ بِمَجْنُونٍ
Ma anta bini‘mati rabbika bimajnoonin
By the grace of your Lord, you are not mad.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَنتَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِنِعْمَةِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبِّكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِمَجْنُونٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah begins Surah Al-Qalam by defending the Prophet ﷺ and confirming the greatness of his character. The accusation against him was false, and Allah Himself testified to his truth.
These ayahs teach that real honor is not decided by people’s insults. Allah knows who is guided and who has gone astray.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love for the Prophet ﷺ | You honor his truth and great character. |
| Confidence | You do not let false accusations shake your faith. |
| Trust in Allah | You know Allah knows who is guided. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me love and follow the noble character of Your Prophet ﷺ.
وَإِنَّ لَكَ لَأَجْرًا غَيْرَ مَمْنُونٍ
Wainna laka laajran ghayra mamnoonin
And indeed, for you is a reward never ending.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَإِنَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَأَجْرًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| غَيْرَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَمْنُونٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah begins Surah Al-Qalam by defending the Prophet ﷺ and confirming the greatness of his character. The accusation against him was false, and Allah Himself testified to his truth.
These ayahs teach that real honor is not decided by people’s insults. Allah knows who is guided and who has gone astray.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love for the Prophet ﷺ | You honor his truth and great character. |
| Confidence | You do not let false accusations shake your faith. |
| Trust in Allah | You know Allah knows who is guided. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me love and follow the noble character of Your Prophet ﷺ.
وَإِنَّكَ لَعَلَىٰ خُلُقٍ عَظِيمٍ
Wainnaka la‘ala khuluqin ‘atheemin
And indeed, you are upon great character.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَإِنَّكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَعَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| خُلُقٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَظِيمٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah begins Surah Al-Qalam by defending the Prophet ﷺ and confirming the greatness of his character. The accusation against him was false, and Allah Himself testified to his truth.
These ayahs teach that real honor is not decided by people’s insults. Allah knows who is guided and who has gone astray.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love for the Prophet ﷺ | You honor his truth and great character. |
| Confidence | You do not let false accusations shake your faith. |
| Trust in Allah | You know Allah knows who is guided. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me love and follow the noble character of Your Prophet ﷺ.
فَسَتُبْصِرُ وَيُبْصِرُونَ
Fasatubsiru wayubsiroona
So you will see, and they will see.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَسَتُبْصِرُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَيُبْصِرُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah begins Surah Al-Qalam by defending the Prophet ﷺ and confirming the greatness of his character. The accusation against him was false, and Allah Himself testified to his truth.
These ayahs teach that real honor is not decided by people’s insults. Allah knows who is guided and who has gone astray.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love for the Prophet ﷺ | You honor his truth and great character. |
| Confidence | You do not let false accusations shake your faith. |
| Trust in Allah | You know Allah knows who is guided. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me love and follow the noble character of Your Prophet ﷺ.
بِأَييِّكُمُ ٱلْمَفْتُونُ
Biayyikumu almaftoonu
Which of you is afflicted.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| بِأَييِّكُمُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْمَفْتُونُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah begins Surah Al-Qalam by defending the Prophet ﷺ and confirming the greatness of his character. The accusation against him was false, and Allah Himself testified to his truth.
These ayahs teach that real honor is not decided by people’s insults. Allah knows who is guided and who has gone astray.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love for the Prophet ﷺ | You honor his truth and great character. |
| Confidence | You do not let false accusations shake your faith. |
| Trust in Allah | You know Allah knows who is guided. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me love and follow the noble character of Your Prophet ﷺ.
إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِمَن ضَلَّ عَن سَبِيلِهِۦ وَهُوَ أَعْلَمُ بِٱلْمُهْتَدِينَ
Inna rabbaka huwa a‘lamu biman dalla ‘an sabeelihi wahuwa a‘lamu bialmuhtadeena
Indeed, your Lord knows best who has strayed from His way, and He knows best those who are guided.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبَّكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| هُوَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَعْلَمُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِمَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ضَلَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah begins Surah Al-Qalam by defending the Prophet ﷺ and confirming the greatness of his character. The accusation against him was false, and Allah Himself testified to his truth.
These ayahs teach that real honor is not decided by people’s insults. Allah knows who is guided and who has gone astray.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love for the Prophet ﷺ | You honor his truth and great character. |
| Confidence | You do not let false accusations shake your faith. |
| Trust in Allah | You know Allah knows who is guided. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me love and follow the noble character of Your Prophet ﷺ.
فَلَا تُطِعِ ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ
Fala tuti‘i almukaththibeena
So do not obey the deniers.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تُطِعِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْمُكَذِّبِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
وَدُّوا۟ لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُونَ
Waddoo law tudhinu fayudhinoona
They wish that you would soften, so they would soften.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَدُّوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَوْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تُدْهِنُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَيُدْهِنُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
وَلَا تُطِعْ كُلَّ حَلَّافٍ مَّهِينٍ
Wala tuti‘ kulla hallafin maheenin
And do not obey every worthless habitual swearer.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تُطِعْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كُلَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| حَلَّافٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَّهِينٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
هَمَّازٍ مَّشَّآءٍۭ بِنَمِيمٍ
Hammazin mashshain binameemin
A backbiter, going about with slander.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| هَمَّازٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَّشَّاءٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِنَمِيمٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
مَّنَّاعٍ لِّلْخَيْرِ مُعْتَدٍ أَثِيمٍ
Manna‘in lilkhayri mu‘tadin atheemin
A preventer of good, transgressing and sinful.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مَّنَّاعٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِّلْخَيْرِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مُعْتَدٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَثِيمٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
عُتُلٍّۭ بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ زَنِيمٍ
‘utullin ba‘da thalika zaneemin
Cruel, and after all that, of doubtful character.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| عُتُلٍّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بَعْدَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ذَلِكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| زَنِيمٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
أَن كَانَ ذَا مَالٍ وَبَنِينَ
An kana tha malin wabaneena
Because he has wealth and children.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَانَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ذَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَالٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَبَنِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
إِذَا تُتْلَىٰ عَلَيْهِ ءَايَـٰتُنَا قَالَ أَسَـٰطِيرُ ٱلْأَوَّلِينَ
Itha tutla ‘alayhi ayatuna qala asateeru alawwaleena
When Our verses are recited to him, he says, Legends of the former peoples.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِذَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تُتْلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَيْهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ءَايَتُنَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| قَالَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَسَطِيرُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
سَنَسِمُهُۥ عَلَى ٱلْخُرْطُومِ
Sanasimuhu ‘ala alkhurtoomi
We will brand him upon the snout.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| سَنَسِمُهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْخُرْطُومِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah warns the Prophet ﷺ not to obey the deniers and describes the ugly traits of a corrupt opponent: false oaths, slander, blocking good, transgression, and arrogance.
This teaches that wealth, children, and influence do not make a person honorable when the heart and tongue are corrupt.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Good Character | You avoid slander, false oaths, and arrogance. |
| Discernment | You do not obey corrupt pressure. |
| Humility | You do not let wealth or status deceive you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, purify my tongue and character from every ugly trait.
إِنَّا بَلَوْنَـٰهُمْ كَمَا بَلَوْنَآ أَصْحَـٰبَ ٱلْجَنَّةِ إِذْ أَقْسَمُوا۟ لَيَصْرِمُنَّهَا مُصْبِحِينَ
Inna balawnahum kama balawna ashaba aljannati ith aqsamoo layasrimunnaha musbiheena
Indeed, We have tested them as We tested the owners of the garden, when they swore to cut its fruit in the morning.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بَلَوْنَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَمَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بَلَوْنَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَصْحَبَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْجَنَّةِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
وَلَا يَسْتَثْنُونَ
Wala yastathnoona
And they made no exception.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَسْتَثْنُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
فَطَافَ عَلَيْهَا طَآئِفٌ مِّن رَّبِّكَ وَهُمْ نَآئِمُونَ
Fatafa ‘alayha taifun min rabbika wahum naimoona
So there came upon it a visitation from your Lord while they were asleep.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَطَافَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَيْهَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| طَائِفٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَّبِّكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
فَأَصْبَحَتْ كَٱلصَّرِيمِ
Faasbahat kaalssareemi
And it became like a harvested field.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَأَصْبَحَتْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَٱلصَّرِيمِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
فَتَنَادَوْا۟ مُصْبِحِينَ
Fatanadaw musbiheena
Then they called one another in the morning.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَتَنَادَوْا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مُصْبِحِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
أَنِ ٱغْدُوا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْثِكُمْ إِن كُنتُمْ صَـٰرِمِينَ
Ani ighdoo ‘ala harthikum in kuntum sarimeena
Go early to your crop if you would cut the fruit.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَنِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱغْدُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| حَرْثِكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كُنتُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
فَٱنطَلَقُوا۟ وَهُمْ يَتَخَـٰفَتُونَ
Faintalaqoo wahum yatakhafatoona
So they went while whispering to one another.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَٱنطَلَقُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَتَخَفَتُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
أَن لَّا يَدْخُلَنَّهَا ٱلْيَوْمَ عَلَيْكُم مِّسْكِينٌ
An la yadkhulannaha alyawma ‘alaykum miskeenun
No poor person shall enter it today upon you.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَدْخُلَنَّهَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْيَوْمَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَيْكُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّسْكِينٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
وَغَدَوْا۟ عَلَىٰ حَرْدٍ قَـٰدِرِينَ
Waghadaw ‘ala hardin qadireena
And they went early, determined in purpose.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَغَدَوْا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| حَرْدٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| قَدِرِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
فَلَمَّا رَأَوْهَا قَالُوٓا۟ إِنَّا لَضَآلُّونَ
Falamma raawha qaloo inna ladalloona
But when they saw it, they said, Indeed, we are lost.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَلَمَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَأَوْهَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| قَالُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَضَالُّونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
بَلْ نَحْنُ مَحْرُومُونَ
Bal nahnu mahroomoona
Rather, we have been deprived.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| بَلْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نَحْنُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَحْرُومُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
قَالَ أَوْسَطُهُمْ أَلَمْ أَقُل لَّكُمْ لَوْلَا تُسَبِّحُونَ
Qala awsatuhum alam aqul lakum lawla tusabbihoona
The most moderate of them said, Did I not say to you: Why do you not glorify Allah?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| قَالَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَوْسَطُهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَلَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَقُل | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَّكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَوْلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
قَالُوا۟ سُبْحَـٰنَ رَبِّنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا ظَـٰلِمِينَ
Qaloo subhana rabbina inna kunna thalimeena
They said, Glory be to our Lord; indeed, we were wrongdoers.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| قَالُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| سُبْحَنَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبِّنَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كُنَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ظَلِمِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
فَأَقْبَلَ بَعْضُهُمْ عَلَىٰ بَعْضٍ يَتَلَـٰوَمُونَ
Faaqbala ba‘duhum ‘ala ba‘din yatalawamoona
Then they turned to one another, blaming each other.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَأَقْبَلَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بَعْضُهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بَعْضٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَتَلَوَمُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
قَالُوا۟ يَـٰوَيْلَنَآ إِنَّا كُنَّا طَـٰغِينَ
Qaloo ya waylana inna kunna tagheena
They said, Woe to us; indeed, we were transgressors.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| قَالُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَوَيْلَنَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كُنَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| طَغِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
عَسَىٰ رَبُّنَآ أَن يُبْدِلَنَا خَيْرًا مِّنْهَآ إِنَّآ إِلَىٰ رَبِّنَا رَٰغِبُونَ
‘asa rabbuna an yubdilana khayran minha inna ila rabbina raghiboona
Perhaps our Lord will replace it for us with something better than it. Indeed, to our Lord we turn with hope.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| عَسَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبُّنَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يُبْدِلَنَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| خَيْرًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّنْهَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
كَذَٰلِكَ ٱلْعَذَابُ ۖ وَلَعَذَابُ ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ أَكْبَرُ ۚ لَوْ كَانُوا۟ يَعْلَمُونَ
Kathalika al‘athabu wala‘athabu alakhirati akbaru law kanoo ya‘lamoona
Such is the punishment, and the punishment of the Hereafter is greater, if they only knew.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كَذَلِكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْعَذَابُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَلَعَذَابُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْءَاخِرَةِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَكْبَرُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَوْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah gives the story of the owners of the garden. They planned to take its fruits secretly while preventing the poor, forgetting to say in shaa Allah and forgetting the rights of others.
Their garden was destroyed before morning, and they realized their wrongdoing. The story teaches that greed can turn blessing into loss, while repentance can reopen hope.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You remember blessings belong to Allah. |
| Generosity | You do not block the poor from good. |
| Repentance | You return to Allah after realizing wrong. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, protect my blessings from greed and make me generous to the needy.
إِنَّ لِلْمُتَّقِينَ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ جَنَّـٰتِ ٱلنَّعِيمِ
Inna lilmuttaqeena ‘inda rabbihim jannati alnna‘eemi
Indeed, for the people of taqwa with their Lord are gardens of delight.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِلْمُتَّقِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عِندَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبِّهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| جَنَّتِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلنَّعِيمِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
أَفَنَجْعَلُ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ كَٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ
Afanaj‘alu almuslimeena kaalmujrimeena
Then will We treat the Muslims like the criminals?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَفَنَجْعَلُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَٱلْمُجْرِمِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّه | Allah | Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
مَا لَكُمْ كَيْفَ تَحْكُمُونَ
Ma lakum kayfa tahkumoona
What is wrong with you? How do you judge?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَيْفَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَحْكُمُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
أَمْ لَكُمْ كِتَـٰبٌ فِيهِ تَدْرُسُونَ
Am lakum kitabun feehi tadrusoona
Or do you have a book in which you study?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كِتَبٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فِيهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَدْرُسُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
إِنَّ لَكُمْ فِيهِ لَمَا تَخَيَّرُونَ
Inna lakum feehi lama takhayyaroona
That within it you will have whatever you choose?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فِيهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَمَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَخَيَّرُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
أَمْ لَكُمْ أَيْمَـٰنٌ عَلَيْنَا بَـٰلِغَةٌ إِلَىٰ يَوْمِ ٱلْقِيَـٰمَةِ ۙ إِنَّ لَكُمْ لَمَا تَحْكُمُونَ
Am lakum aymanun ‘alayna balighatun ila yawmi alqiyamati inna lakum lama tahkumoona
Or do you have oaths binding upon Us until the Day of Resurrection that you will have whatever you decide?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَيْمَنٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَيْنَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بَلِغَةٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
سَلْهُمْ أَيُّهُم بِذَٰلِكَ زَعِيمٌ
Salhum ayyuhum bithalika za‘eemun
Ask them which of them is responsible for that.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| سَلْهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَيُّهُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِذَلِكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| زَعِيمٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
أَمْ لَهُمْ شُرَكَآءُ فَلْيَأْتُوا۟ بِشُرَكَآئِهِمْ إِن كَانُوا۟ صَـٰدِقِينَ
Am lahum shurakao falyatoo bishurakaihim in kanoo sadiqeena
Or do they have partners? Then let them bring their partners, if they are truthful.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| شُرَكَاءُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَلْيَأْتُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِشُرَكَائِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah challenges the false judgment of the deniers. Muslims and criminals are not equal, and no book, oath, or partner gives the rejecters authority to invent their own ending.
These ayahs teach that Allah’s judgment is perfect, and human arrogance cannot rewrite the truth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Sound Judgment | You accept Allah’s judgment above desire. |
| Taqwa | You know the righteous and criminals are not equal. |
| Humility | You do not invent guarantees against Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me accept Your judgment with humility.
يَوْمَ يُكْشَفُ عَن سَاقٍ وَيُدْعَوْنَ إِلَى ٱلسُّجُودِ فَلَا يَسْتَطِيعُونَ
Yawma yukshafu ‘an saqin wayud‘awna ila alssujoodi fala yastatee‘oona
The Day the shin will be uncovered and they will be called to prostration, but they will not be able.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَوْمَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يُكْشَفُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| سَاقٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَيُدْعَوْنَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes the terror of the Day of Judgment and warns those who deny the Qur’an. Delay in punishment is not safety; Allah may give time while the person keeps sinking deeper.
These ayahs teach urgency, humility, and fear of being called to submit when the chance to submit has already passed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Akhirah Awareness | You prepare before the Day of Judgment. |
| Fear of Delay | You do not mistake extra time for safety. |
| Submission | You prostrate and obey while you are able. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, let me submit to You before the Day when regret will not help.
خَـٰشِعَةً أَبْصَـٰرُهُمْ تَرْهَقُهُمْ ذِلَّةٌ ۖ وَقَدْ كَانُوا۟ يُدْعَوْنَ إِلَى ٱلسُّجُودِ وَهُمْ سَـٰلِمُونَ
Khashi‘atan absaruhum tarhaquhum thillatun waqad kanoo yud‘awna ila alssujoodi wahum salimoona
Their eyes humbled, humiliation covering them; and they used to be called to prostration while they were sound.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| خَشِعَةً | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَبْصَرُهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَرْهَقُهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ذِلَّةٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَقَدْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَانُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes the terror of the Day of Judgment and warns those who deny the Qur’an. Delay in punishment is not safety; Allah may give time while the person keeps sinking deeper.
These ayahs teach urgency, humility, and fear of being called to submit when the chance to submit has already passed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Akhirah Awareness | You prepare before the Day of Judgment. |
| Fear of Delay | You do not mistake extra time for safety. |
| Submission | You prostrate and obey while you are able. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, let me submit to You before the Day when regret will not help.
فَذَرْنِى وَمَن يُكَذِّبُ بِهَـٰذَا ٱلْحَدِيثِ ۖ سَنَسْتَدْرِجُهُم مِّنْ حَيْثُ لَا يَعْلَمُونَ
Fatharnee waman yukaththibu bihatha alhadeethi sanastadrijuhum min haythu la ya‘lamoona
So leave Me with whoever denies this statement; We will gradually lead them from where they do not know.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَذَرْنِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَمَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يُكَذِّبُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِهَذَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْحَدِيثِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| سَنَسْتَدْرِجُهُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes the terror of the Day of Judgment and warns those who deny the Qur’an. Delay in punishment is not safety; Allah may give time while the person keeps sinking deeper.
These ayahs teach urgency, humility, and fear of being called to submit when the chance to submit has already passed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Akhirah Awareness | You prepare before the Day of Judgment. |
| Fear of Delay | You do not mistake extra time for safety. |
| Submission | You prostrate and obey while you are able. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, let me submit to You before the Day when regret will not help.
وَأُمْلِى لَهُمْ ۚ إِنَّ كَيْدِى مَتِينٌ
Waomlee lahum inna kaydee mateenun
And I will give them time. Indeed, My plan is firm.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَأُمْلِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَيْدِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَتِينٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes the terror of the Day of Judgment and warns those who deny the Qur’an. Delay in punishment is not safety; Allah may give time while the person keeps sinking deeper.
These ayahs teach urgency, humility, and fear of being called to submit when the chance to submit has already passed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Akhirah Awareness | You prepare before the Day of Judgment. |
| Fear of Delay | You do not mistake extra time for safety. |
| Submission | You prostrate and obey while you are able. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, let me submit to You before the Day when regret will not help.
أَمْ تَسْـَٔلُهُمْ أَجْرًا فَهُم مِّن مَّغْرَمٍ مُّثْقَلُونَ
Am tasaluhum ajran fahum min maghramin muthqaloona
Or do you ask them for a payment, so they are burdened by debt?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَسَْٔلُهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَجْرًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَهُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَّغْرَمٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes the terror of the Day of Judgment and warns those who deny the Qur’an. Delay in punishment is not safety; Allah may give time while the person keeps sinking deeper.
These ayahs teach urgency, humility, and fear of being called to submit when the chance to submit has already passed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Akhirah Awareness | You prepare before the Day of Judgment. |
| Fear of Delay | You do not mistake extra time for safety. |
| Submission | You prostrate and obey while you are able. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, let me submit to You before the Day when regret will not help.
أَمْ عِندَهُمُ ٱلْغَيْبُ فَهُمْ يَكْتُبُونَ
Am ‘indahumu alghaybu fahum yaktuboona
Or do they have the unseen, so they write it down?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عِندَهُمُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْغَيْبُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَكْتُبُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes the terror of the Day of Judgment and warns those who deny the Qur’an. Delay in punishment is not safety; Allah may give time while the person keeps sinking deeper.
These ayahs teach urgency, humility, and fear of being called to submit when the chance to submit has already passed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Akhirah Awareness | You prepare before the Day of Judgment. |
| Fear of Delay | You do not mistake extra time for safety. |
| Submission | You prostrate and obey while you are able. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, let me submit to You before the Day when regret will not help.
فَٱصْبِرْ لِحُكْمِ رَبِّكَ وَلَا تَكُن كَصَاحِبِ ٱلْحُوتِ إِذْ نَادَىٰ وَهُوَ مَكْظُومٌ
Faisbir lihukmi rabbika wala takun kasahibi alhooti ith nada wahuwa makthoomun
So be patient for the judgment of your Lord, and do not be like the companion of the fish when he called out while he was distressed.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَٱصْبِرْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِحُكْمِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبِّكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَكُن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَصَاحِبِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah commands the Prophet ﷺ to be patient and not to be like the companion of the fish, Prophet Yunus عليه السلام, who called upon Allah in distress.
Allah’s mercy reached him, chose him, and made him among the righteous. This teaches patience, repentance, and hope in Allah’s favor.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience | You wait for Allah’s judgment with trust. |
| Hope | You believe Allah’s favor can rescue the distressed. |
| Repentance | You call to Allah when overwhelmed. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, give me patience and rescue me with Your mercy when I am distressed.
لَّوْلَآ أَن تَدَٰرَكَهُۥ نِعْمَةٌ مِّن رَّبِّهِۦ لَنُبِذَ بِٱلْعَرَآءِ وَهُوَ مَذْمُومٌ
Lawla an tadarakahu ni‘matun min rabbihi lanubitha bial‘arai wahuwa mathmoomun
Had not a favor from his Lord reached him, he would have been thrown onto the bare shore while blamed.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| لَّوْلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَدَرَكَهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نِعْمَةٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَّبِّهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah commands the Prophet ﷺ to be patient and not to be like the companion of the fish, Prophet Yunus عليه السلام, who called upon Allah in distress.
Allah’s mercy reached him, chose him, and made him among the righteous. This teaches patience, repentance, and hope in Allah’s favor.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience | You wait for Allah’s judgment with trust. |
| Hope | You believe Allah’s favor can rescue the distressed. |
| Repentance | You call to Allah when overwhelmed. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, give me patience and rescue me with Your mercy when I am distressed.
فَٱجْتَبَـٰهُ رَبُّهُۥ فَجَعَلَهُۥ مِنَ ٱلصَّـٰلِحِينَ
Faijtabahu rabbuhu faja‘alahu mina alssaliheena
But his Lord chose him and made him among the righteous.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَٱجْتَبَهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبُّهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَجَعَلَهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِنَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلصَّلِحِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah commands the Prophet ﷺ to be patient and not to be like the companion of the fish, Prophet Yunus عليه السلام, who called upon Allah in distress.
Allah’s mercy reached him, chose him, and made him among the righteous. This teaches patience, repentance, and hope in Allah’s favor.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience | You wait for Allah’s judgment with trust. |
| Hope | You believe Allah’s favor can rescue the distressed. |
| Repentance | You call to Allah when overwhelmed. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, give me patience and rescue me with Your mercy when I am distressed.
وَإِن يَكَادُ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ لَيُزْلِقُونَكَ بِأَبْصَـٰرِهِمْ لَمَّا سَمِعُوا۟ ٱلذِّكْرَ وَيَقُولُونَ إِنَّهُۥ لَمَجْنُونٌ
Wain yakadu allatheena kafaroo layuzliqoonaka biabsarihim lamma sami‘oo alththikra wayaqooloona innahu lamajnoonun
And indeed, those who disbelieve almost make you slip with their eyes when they hear the reminder, and they say, Indeed, he is mad.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَإِن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَكَادُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلَّذِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَفَرُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَيُزْلِقُونَكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِأَبْصَرِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by showing the hostility of the disbelievers toward the Prophet ﷺ when they heard the reminder. Their anger could not change the truth of the Qur’an.
The Qur’an is a reminder for all worlds, not a private message for one group only. The believer receives it with humility and gratitude.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Steadfastness | You remain firm when people attack the reminder. |
| Love of Qur’an | You receive it as guidance for all worlds. |
| Calmness | You do not collapse under hostile looks or words. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
وَمَا هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌ لِّلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
Wama huwa illa thikrun lil‘alameena
But it is nothing except a reminder for the worlds.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَمَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| هُوَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِلَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ذِكْرٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِّلْعَلَمِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by showing the hostility of the disbelievers toward the Prophet ﷺ when they heard the reminder. Their anger could not change the truth of the Qur’an.
The Qur’an is a reminder for all worlds, not a private message for one group only. The believer receives it with humility and gratitude.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Steadfastness | You remain firm when people attack the reminder. |
| Love of Qur’an | You receive it as guidance for all worlds. |
| Calmness | You do not collapse under hostile looks or words. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
