Surah Al-Ma‘arij
Surah Al-Ma‘arij
The Ascending Stairways
سَأَلَ سَآئِلٌۢ بِعَذَابٍ وَاقِعٍ
Sa’ala saaa’ilum-bi ‘azaabinw-waaqi‘
A questioner asked for a punishment that will occur.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| سَأَلَ | Sa’ala | asked |
| سَآئِلٌۢ | Saaa’il | a questioner |
| عَذَابٍۢ وَاقِعٍۢ | ‘Azaabin waaqi‘ | a punishment that will occur |
Simple Explanation
The surah begins with someone asking for the punishment in mockery or challenge. Allah answers that this punishment will surely occur and no one can repel it.
Allah is the Owner of the ascending ways. The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him, and the scale of time with Allah is far beyond human imagination.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Certainty | You believe Allah’s promise and punishment are real. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah as Owner of the ascending ways. |
| Humility | You do not mock what Allah has warned about. |
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 believe in Your warnings with certainty and humility.
لِّلْكَـٰفِرِينَ لَيْسَ لَهُۥ دَافِعٌ
Lil-kaafireena laisa lahoo daafi‘
For the disbelievers, none can repel it.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| لِّلْكَفِرِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَيْسَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| دَافِعٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
The surah begins with someone asking for the punishment in mockery or challenge. Allah answers that this punishment will surely occur and no one can repel it.
Allah is the Owner of the ascending ways. The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him, and the scale of time with Allah is far beyond human imagination.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Certainty | You believe Allah’s promise and punishment are real. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah as Owner of the ascending ways. |
| Humility | You do not mock what Allah has warned about. |
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 believe in Your warnings with certainty and humility.
مِّنَ ٱللَّهِ ذِى ٱلْمَعَارِجِ
Minallaahi zil-ma‘aarij
From Allah, Owner of the ascending ways.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱللَّهِ | Allah | Allah |
| ذِى ٱلْمَعَارِجِ | Zil-ma‘aarij | Owner of the ascending ways |
Simple Explanation
The surah begins with someone asking for the punishment in mockery or challenge. Allah answers that this punishment will surely occur and no one can repel it.
Allah is the Owner of the ascending ways. The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him, and the scale of time with Allah is far beyond human imagination.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Certainty | You believe Allah’s promise and punishment are real. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah as Owner of the ascending ways. |
| Humility | You do not mock what Allah has warned about. |
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 believe in Your warnings with certainty and humility.
تَعْرُجُ ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ وَٱلرُّوحُ إِلَيْهِ فِى يَوْمٍ كَانَ مِقْدَارُهُۥ خَمْسِينَ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ
Ta‘rujul-malaaa’ikatu war-roohu ilaihi fee yawmin kaana miqdaaruhoo khamseena alfa sanah
The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him during a Day whose measure is fifty thousand years.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱلْمَلَـٰٓئِكَةُ | Al-malaaa’ikah | the angels |
| وَٱلرُّوحُ | War-rooh | and the Spirit |
| خَمْسِينَ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍۢ | Khamseena alfa sanah | fifty thousand years |
Simple Explanation
The surah begins with someone asking for the punishment in mockery or challenge. Allah answers that this punishment will surely occur and no one can repel it.
Allah is the Owner of the ascending ways. The angels and the Spirit ascend to Him, and the scale of time with Allah is far beyond human imagination.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Certainty | You believe Allah’s promise and punishment are real. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah as Owner of the ascending ways. |
| Humility | You do not mock what Allah has warned about. |
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 believe in Your warnings with certainty and humility.
فَٱصْبِرْ صَبْرًا جَمِيلًا
Fasbir sabran jameelaa
So be patient with beautiful patience.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَٱصْبِرْ | Fasbir | so be patient |
| صَبْرًۭا جَمِيلًا | Sabran jameelaa | beautiful patience |
Simple Explanation
Allah commands beautiful patience. The deniers see the Day as far away because they judge by their limited view.
Allah sees it as near. The believer learns not to measure the Hereafter by human impatience, but by Allah’s certainty.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Beautiful Patience | You stay calm and dignified while waiting for Allah’s judgment. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You know the Hereafter is near in Allah’s scale. |
| Trust | You do not let mockery shake your certainty. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, grant me beautiful patience until Your judgment comes.
إِنَّهُمْ يَرَوْنَهُۥ بَعِيدًا
Innahum yarawnahoo ba‘eedaa
Indeed, they see it as far away.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَرَوْنَهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بَعِيدًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah commands beautiful patience. The deniers see the Day as far away because they judge by their limited view.
Allah sees it as near. The believer learns not to measure the Hereafter by human impatience, but by Allah’s certainty.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Beautiful Patience | You stay calm and dignified while waiting for Allah’s judgment. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You know the Hereafter is near in Allah’s scale. |
| Trust | You do not let mockery shake your certainty. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, grant me beautiful patience until Your judgment comes.
وَنَرَىٰهُ قَرِيبًا
Wa naraahu qareebaa
But We see it as near.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَنَرَىهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| قَرِيبًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah commands beautiful patience. The deniers see the Day as far away because they judge by their limited view.
Allah sees it as near. The believer learns not to measure the Hereafter by human impatience, but by Allah’s certainty.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Beautiful Patience | You stay calm and dignified while waiting for Allah’s judgment. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You know the Hereafter is near in Allah’s scale. |
| Trust | You do not let mockery shake your certainty. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, grant me beautiful patience until Your judgment comes.
يَوْمَ تَكُونُ ٱلسَّمَآءُ كَٱلْمُهْلِ
Yawma takoonus-samaaa’u kal-muhl
The Day the sky will be like molten metal.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَوْمَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَكُونُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلسَّمَاءُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَٱلْمُهْلِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
وَتَكُونُ ٱلْجِبَالُ كَٱلْعِهْنِ
Wa takoonul-jibaalu kal-‘ihn
And the mountains will be like wool.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَتَكُونُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْجِبَالُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَٱلْعِهْنِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
وَلَا يَسْـَٔلُ حَمِيمٌ حَمِيمًا
Wa laa yas’alu hameemun hameemaa
And no close friend will ask about a close friend.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَسَْٔلُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| حَمِيمٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| حَمِيمًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
يُبَصَّرُونَهُمْ ۚ يَوَدُّ ٱلْمُجْرِمُ لَوْ يَفْتَدِى مِنْ عَذَابِ يَوْمِئِذٍۭ بِبَنِيهِ
Yubassaroonahum; yawaddul-mujrimu law yaftadee min ‘azaabi yawmi’izim-bibaneeh
They will be shown to each other. The criminal will wish he could ransom himself from the punishment of that Day with his children.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يُبَصَّرُونَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَوَدُّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْمُجْرِمُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَوْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَفْتَدِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
وَصَـٰحِبَتِهِۦ وَأَخِيهِ
Wa saahibatihee wa akheeh
And his wife and his brother.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَصَحِبَتِهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَأَخِيهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
وَفَصِيلَتِهِ ٱلَّتِى تُـْٔوِيهِ
Wa faseelatihi-llatee tu’weeh
And his nearest family who sheltered him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَفَصِيلَتِهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلَّتِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تُْٔوِيهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
وَمَن فِى ٱلْأَرْضِ جَمِيعًا ثُمَّ يُنجِيهِ
Wa man fil-ardi jamee‘an thumma yunjeeh
And everyone on earth altogether, if only it could save him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَمَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْأَرْضِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| جَمِيعًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ثُمَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
كَلَّآ ۖ إِنَّهَا لَظَىٰ
Kallaa innahaa lazaa
No indeed. It is a flame.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كَلَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنَّهَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَظَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
نَزَّاعَةً لِّلشَّوَىٰ
Nazzaa‘atal-lish-shawaa
Stripping away the skin.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| نَزَّاعَةً | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِّلشَّوَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
تَدْعُوا۟ مَنْ أَدْبَرَ وَتَوَلَّىٰ
Tad‘oo man adbara wa tawallaa
It calls whoever turned his back and went away.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| تَدْعُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَنْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَدْبَرَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَتَوَلَّى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
وَجَمَعَ فَأَوْعَىٰٓ
Wa jama‘a fa aw‘aa
And collected wealth and hoarded it.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَجَمَعَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَأَوْعَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
These ayahs describe the terror of the Day of Judgment: the sky changes, mountains become like wool, and even close friends cannot help each other.
The criminal would wish to ransom himself with family and everyone on earth, but nothing will save him. The Fire calls those who turned away and hoarded wealth.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Judgment | You prepare for the Day when no ransom will help. |
| Detachment | You know family and wealth cannot save without faith. |
| Generosity | You avoid hoarding and turning away from good. |
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 me from the Fire and from a Day when no ransom will help.
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ خُلِقَ هَلُوعًا
Innal-insaana khuliqa haloo‘aa
Indeed, mankind was created impatient.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱلْإِنسَـٰنَ | Al-insaan | mankind |
| خُلِقَ | Khuliq | was created |
| هَلُوعًا | Haloo‘aa | impatient / restless |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes a weakness in the human being: restlessness and impatience. When hardship touches him, he panics, and when good reaches him, he withholds.
This is the raw state of the soul when it is not trained by faith, prayer, generosity, and remembrance of the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Self-Knowledge | You recognize impatience inside the soul. |
| Spiritual Training | You seek prayer and faith to discipline the heart. |
| Gratitude | You do not withhold good when Allah gives you ease. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, cure my impatience and make my heart steady with faith.
إِذَا مَسَّهُ ٱلشَّرُّ جَزُوعًا
Izaa massahush-sharru jazoo‘aa
When evil touches him, he is anxious.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِذَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَسَّهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلشَّرُّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| جَزُوعًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes a weakness in the human being: restlessness and impatience. When hardship touches him, he panics, and when good reaches him, he withholds.
This is the raw state of the soul when it is not trained by faith, prayer, generosity, and remembrance of the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Self-Knowledge | You recognize impatience inside the soul. |
| Spiritual Training | You seek prayer and faith to discipline the heart. |
| Gratitude | You do not withhold good when Allah gives you ease. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, cure my impatience and make my heart steady with faith.
وَإِذَا مَسَّهُ ٱلْخَيْرُ مَنُوعًا
Wa izaa massahul-khairu manoo‘aa
And when good touches him, he is withholding.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَإِذَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَسَّهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْخَيْرُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَنُوعًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah describes a weakness in the human being: restlessness and impatience. When hardship touches him, he panics, and when good reaches him, he withholds.
This is the raw state of the soul when it is not trained by faith, prayer, generosity, and remembrance of the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Self-Knowledge | You recognize impatience inside the soul. |
| Spiritual Training | You seek prayer and faith to discipline the heart. |
| Gratitude | You do not withhold good when Allah gives you ease. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, cure my impatience and make my heart steady with faith.
إِلَّا ٱلْمُصَلِّينَ
Illal-musalleen
Except the people of prayer.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱلْمُصَلِّينَ | Al-musalleen | people of prayer |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
ٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَلَىٰ صَلَاتِهِمْ دَآئِمُونَ
Allazeena hum ‘alaa salaatihim daaa’imoon
Those who are constant in their prayer.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱلَّذِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| هُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| صَلَاتِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| دَائِمُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
وَٱلَّذِينَ فِىٓ أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ حَقٌّ مَّعْلُومٌ
Wallazeena feee amwaalihim haqqum-ma‘loom
And those in whose wealth there is a known right.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ | Amwaalihim | their wealth |
| حَقٌّۭ مَّعْلُومٌۭ | Haqqum-ma‘loom | a known right |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
لِّلسَّآئِلِ وَٱلْمَحْرُومِ
Lissaa’ili wal-mahroom
For the beggar and the deprived.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| لِّلسَّائِلِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَٱلْمَحْرُومِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
وَٱلَّذِينَ يُصَدِّقُونَ بِيَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ
Wallazeena yusaddiqoona biyawmid-deen
And those who believe in the Day of Judgment.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يُصَدِّقُونَ | Yusaddiqoon | they believe / affirm |
| يَوْمِ ٱلدِّينِ | Yawmid-deen | Day of Judgment |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم مِّنْ عَذَابِ رَبِّهِم مُّشْفِقُونَ
Wallazeena hum min ‘azaabi Rabbihim mushfiqoon
And those who are fearful of the punishment of their Lord.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱلَّذِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| هُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّنْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَذَابِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبِّهِم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
إِنَّ عَذَابَ رَبِّهِمْ غَيْرُ مَأْمُونٍ
Inna ‘azaaba Rabbihim ghairu ma’moon
Indeed, the punishment of their Lord is not something to feel secure from.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَذَابَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبِّهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| غَيْرُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَأْمُونٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِفُرُوجِهِمْ حَـٰفِظُونَ
Wallazeena hum lifuroojihim haafizoon
And those who guard their private parts.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱلَّذِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| هُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِفُرُوجِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| حَفِظُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
إِلَّا عَلَىٰٓ أَزْوَٰجِهِمْ أَوْ مَا مَلَكَتْ أَيْمَـٰنُهُمْ فَإِنَّهُمْ غَيْرُ مَلُومِينَ
Illaa ‘alaaa azwaajihim aw maa malakat aimaanuhum fa innahum ghairu maloomeen
Except from their spouses or those their right hands possess, for then they are not blameworthy.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِلَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَزْوَجِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَوْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
فَمَنِ ٱبْتَغَىٰ وَرَآءَ ذَٰلِكَ فَأُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْعَادُونَ
Famanibtaghaa waraaa’a zaalika fa ulaaa’ika humul-‘aadoon
But whoever seeks beyond that, then those are the transgressors.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَمَنِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱبْتَغَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَرَاءَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ذَلِكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَأُولَئِكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ لِأَمَـٰنَـٰتِهِمْ وَعَهْدِهِمْ رَٰعُونَ
Wallazeena hum li amaanaatihim wa ‘ahdihim raa‘oon
And those who are faithful to their trusts and their promises.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمَـٰنَـٰتِهِمْ | Amaanaatihim | their trusts |
| عَهْدِهِمْ | ‘Ahdihim | their promises |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُم بِشَهَـٰدَٰتِهِمْ قَآئِمُونَ
Wallazeena hum bishahaadaatihim qaaa’imoon
And those who stand firm in their testimonies.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱلَّذِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| هُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِشَهَدَتِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| قَائِمُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
وَٱلَّذِينَ هُمْ عَلَىٰ صَلَاتِهِمْ يُحَافِظُونَ
Wallazeena hum ‘alaa salaatihim yuhaafizoon
And those who carefully maintain their prayer.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱلَّذِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| هُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| صَلَاتِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يُحَافِظُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ فِى جَنَّـٰتٍ مُّكْرَمُونَ
Ulaaa’ika fee jannaatim-mukramoon
Those will be in gardens, honored.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| جَنَّـٰتٍۢ | Jannaat | gardens |
| مُّكْرَمُونَ | Mukramoon | honored |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the believers who are saved from this impatient nature. They are constant in prayer, generous with the needy, certain of Judgment, fearful of Allah’s punishment, pure, trustworthy, truthful, and careful with worship.
These qualities build a complete believer: worship with Allah, compassion with people, purity in desire, honesty in responsibility, and seriousness about the Hereafter.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Constancy in Prayer | You protect prayer as the anchor of life. |
| Generosity | You give the needy their known right. |
| Purity and Trust | You guard chastity, promises, and testimony. |
| Hope of Honor | You seek the gardens where believers are honored. |
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 constant in prayer, generous, pure, trustworthy, and honored in Jannah.
فَمَالِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ قِبَلَكَ مُهْطِعِينَ
Famaa lillazeena kafaroo qibalaka muhti‘een
So what is with those who disbelieve, rushing toward you.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَمَالِ | 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 |
| قِبَلَكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مُهْطِعِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah questions the behavior of the disbelievers who rushed toward the Prophet ﷺ in groups while rejecting the truth.
They hoped for reward without surrendering to Allah. The ayahs reject this false hope and remind them that they know their own humble origin.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You do not expect Paradise without submission. |
| Discernment | You recognize false confidence. |
| Reflection | You remember your origin and dependence on 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, remove false confidence from my heart and make me humble before You.
عَنِ ٱلْيَمِينِ وَعَنِ ٱلشِّمَالِ عِزِينَ
‘Anil-yameeni wa ‘anish-shimaali ‘izeen
From the right and from the left, in separate groups?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| عَنِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْيَمِينِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَعَنِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلشِّمَالِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عِزِينَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah questions the behavior of the disbelievers who rushed toward the Prophet ﷺ in groups while rejecting the truth.
They hoped for reward without surrendering to Allah. The ayahs reject this false hope and remind them that they know their own humble origin.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You do not expect Paradise without submission. |
| Discernment | You recognize false confidence. |
| Reflection | You remember your origin and dependence on 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, remove false confidence from my heart and make me humble before You.
أَيَطْمَعُ كُلُّ ٱمْرِئٍ مِّنْهُمْ أَن يُدْخَلَ جَنَّةَ نَعِيمٍ
Ayatma‘u kullumri’im-minhum ay-yudkhala jannata na‘eem
Does every person among them hope to enter a garden of delight?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَيَطْمَعُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كُلُّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱمْرِئٍ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّنْهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah questions the behavior of the disbelievers who rushed toward the Prophet ﷺ in groups while rejecting the truth.
They hoped for reward without surrendering to Allah. The ayahs reject this false hope and remind them that they know their own humble origin.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You do not expect Paradise without submission. |
| Discernment | You recognize false confidence. |
| Reflection | You remember your origin and dependence on 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, remove false confidence from my heart and make me humble before You.
كَلَّآ ۖ إِنَّا خَلَقْنَـٰهُم مِّمَّا يَعْلَمُونَ
Kallaa innaa khalaqnaahum mimmaa ya‘lamoon
No indeed. We created them from what they know.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كَلَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| خَلَقْنَهُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّمَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَعْلَمُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah questions the behavior of the disbelievers who rushed toward the Prophet ﷺ in groups while rejecting the truth.
They hoped for reward without surrendering to Allah. The ayahs reject this false hope and remind them that they know their own humble origin.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You do not expect Paradise without submission. |
| Discernment | You recognize false confidence. |
| Reflection | You remember your origin and dependence on 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, remove false confidence from my heart and make me humble before You.
فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِرَبِّ ٱلْمَشَـٰرِقِ وَٱلْمَغَـٰرِبِ إِنَّا لَقَـٰدِرُونَ
Falaaa uqsimu bi Rabbil-mashaariqi wal-maghaaribi innaa laqaadiroon
So I swear by the Lord of the easts and the wests that We are certainly able.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أُقْسِمُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِرَبِّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْمَشَرِقِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَٱلْمَغَرِبِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah swears by the Lord of the easts and the wests, showing His complete control over the horizons and all creation.
He is able to replace people with better than them. No one can outdo Allah, and no group is necessary for His plan.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Awe of Allah’s Power | You know Allah can replace and recreate. |
| No Arrogance | You do not think anyone is indispensable. |
| Trust in Allah’s Plan | You rely on Allah’s ability over all horizons. |
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 rely on Your power and never become arrogant.
عَلَىٰٓ أَن نُّبَدِّلَ خَيْرًا مِّنْهُمْ وَمَا نَحْنُ بِمَسْبُوقِينَ
‘Alaaa an nubaddila khairam-minhum wa maa nahnu bimasbooqeen
To replace them with better than them, and We are not to be outdone.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| عَلَى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نُّبَدِّلَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| خَيْرًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّنْهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah swears by the Lord of the easts and the wests, showing His complete control over the horizons and all creation.
He is able to replace people with better than them. No one can outdo Allah, and no group is necessary for His plan.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Awe of Allah’s Power | You know Allah can replace and recreate. |
| No Arrogance | You do not think anyone is indispensable. |
| Trust in Allah’s Plan | You rely on Allah’s ability over all horizons. |
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 rely on Your power and never become arrogant.
فَذَرْهُمْ يَخُوضُوا۟ وَيَلْعَبُوا۟ حَتَّىٰ يُلَـٰقُوا۟ يَوْمَهُمُ ٱلَّذِى يُوعَدُونَ
Fazarhum yakhoodoo wa yal‘aboo hattaa yulaaqoo yawmahumul-lazee yoo‘adoon
So leave them to plunge and play until they meet their Day which they are promised.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَذَرْهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَخُوضُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَيَلْعَبُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| حَتَّى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يُلَقُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by telling the Prophet ﷺ to leave the deniers to their play until they meet the Day they were promised.
On that Day, they will come out of the graves quickly, humbled and covered in humiliation. The promise they mocked will become the reality they cannot escape.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Urgency | You prepare before the promised Day arrives. |
| Steadfastness | You are not distracted by those who play with truth. |
| Humility | You fear the humiliation of rejecting Allah’s warning. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, save me from humiliation on the Day You promised.
يَوْمَ يَخْرُجُونَ مِنَ ٱلْأَجْدَاثِ سِرَاعًا كَأَنَّهُمْ إِلَىٰ نُصُبٍ يُوفِضُونَ
Yawma yakhrujoona minal-ajdaathi siraa‘an ka annahum ilaa nusubiy-yoofidoon
The Day they will come out of the graves quickly, as if they were rushing toward a target.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَوْمَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَخْرُجُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِنَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْأَجْدَاثِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| سِرَاعًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by telling the Prophet ﷺ to leave the deniers to their play until they meet the Day they were promised.
On that Day, they will come out of the graves quickly, humbled and covered in humiliation. The promise they mocked will become the reality they cannot escape.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Urgency | You prepare before the promised Day arrives. |
| Steadfastness | You are not distracted by those who play with truth. |
| Humility | You fear the humiliation of rejecting Allah’s warning. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, save me from humiliation on the Day You promised.
خَـٰشِعَةً أَبْصَـٰرُهُمْ تَرْهَقُهُمْ ذِلَّةٌ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْيَوْمُ ٱلَّذِى كَانُوا۟ يُوعَدُونَ
Khaashi‘atan absaaruhum tarhaquhum zillah; zaalikal-yawmul-lazee kaanoo yoo‘adoon
Their eyes humbled, humiliation covering them. That is the Day which they were promised.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| خَـٰشِعَةً | Khaashi‘ah | humbled |
| أَبْصَـٰرُهُمْ | Absaaruhum | their eyes |
| ذِلَّةٌۭ | Zillah | humiliation |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by telling the Prophet ﷺ to leave the deniers to their play until they meet the Day they were promised.
On that Day, they will come out of the graves quickly, humbled and covered in humiliation. The promise they mocked will become the reality they cannot escape.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Urgency | You prepare before the promised Day arrives. |
| Steadfastness | You are not distracted by those who play with truth. |
| Humility | You fear the humiliation of rejecting Allah’s warning. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, save me from humiliation on the Day You promised.
