Surah Nuh
Surah Nuh
Noah
إِنَّآ أَرْسَلْنَا نُوحًا إِلَىٰ قَوْمِهِۦٓ أَنْ أَنذِرْ قَوْمَكَ مِن قَبْلِ أَن يَأْتِيَهُمْ عَذَابٌ أَلِيمٌ
Innaaa arsalnaa Noohan ilaa qawmiheee an anzir qawmaka min qabli ay-ya’tiyahum ‘azaabun aleem
Indeed, We sent Nuh to his people, saying, Warn your people before there comes to them a painful punishment.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَرْسَلْنَا | Arsalnaa | We sent |
| نُوحًا | Noohan | Nuh |
| أَنذِرْ | Anzir | warn |
Simple Explanation
Allah sent Prophet Nuh عليه السلام to warn his people before a painful punishment came. His message was clear: worship Allah, fear Him, and obey the messenger.
He told them that forgiveness and respite were connected to responding to Allah. But when Allah’s appointed time arrives, it cannot be delayed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Clear Faith | You worship Allah, fear Him, and obey His messengers. |
| Urgency | You respond before the appointed time arrives. |
| Hope | You seek forgiveness before punishment. |
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 worship You, fear You, and obey Your messengers.
قَالَ يَـٰقَوْمِ إِنِّى لَكُمْ نَذِيرٌ مُّبِينٌ
Qaala yaa qawmi innee lakum nazeerum-mubeen
He said, O my people, indeed I am to you a clear warner.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| قَالَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَقَوْمِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنِّى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نَذِيرٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah sent Prophet Nuh عليه السلام to warn his people before a painful punishment came. His message was clear: worship Allah, fear Him, and obey the messenger.
He told them that forgiveness and respite were connected to responding to Allah. But when Allah’s appointed time arrives, it cannot be delayed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Clear Faith | You worship Allah, fear Him, and obey His messengers. |
| Urgency | You respond before the appointed time arrives. |
| Hope | You seek forgiveness before punishment. |
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 worship You, fear You, and obey Your messengers.
أَنِ ٱعْبُدُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَٱتَّقُوهُ وَأَطِيعُونِ
Ani‘budullaaha wattaqoohu wa atee‘oon
Worship Allah, fear Him, and obey me.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱعْبُدُوا۟ | I‘budoo | worship |
| ٱللَّهَ | Allah | Allah |
| وَٱتَّقُوهُ | Wattaqooh | fear Him |
| وَأَطِيعُونِ | Wa atee‘oon | and obey me |
Simple Explanation
Allah sent Prophet Nuh عليه السلام to warn his people before a painful punishment came. His message was clear: worship Allah, fear Him, and obey the messenger.
He told them that forgiveness and respite were connected to responding to Allah. But when Allah’s appointed time arrives, it cannot be delayed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Clear Faith | You worship Allah, fear Him, and obey His messengers. |
| Urgency | You respond before the appointed time arrives. |
| Hope | You seek forgiveness before punishment. |
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 worship You, fear You, and obey Your messengers.
يَغْفِرْ لَكُم مِّن ذُنُوبِكُمْ وَيُؤَخِّرْكُمْ إِلَىٰٓ أَجَلٍ مُّسَمًّى ۚ إِنَّ أَجَلَ ٱللَّهِ إِذَا جَآءَ لَا يُؤَخَّرُ ۖ لَوْ كُنتُمْ تَعْلَمُونَ
Yaghfir lakum min zunoobikum wa yu’akhkhirkum ilaaa ajalim-musammaa; inna ajalallaahi izaa jaaa’a laa yu’akhkhar; law kuntum ta‘lamoon
He will forgive you some of your sins and delay you until an appointed term. Indeed, when the term of Allah comes, it will not be delayed, if you only knew.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَغْفِرْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ذُنُوبِكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَيُؤَخِّرْكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Allah sent Prophet Nuh عليه السلام to warn his people before a painful punishment came. His message was clear: worship Allah, fear Him, and obey the messenger.
He told them that forgiveness and respite were connected to responding to Allah. But when Allah’s appointed time arrives, it cannot be delayed.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Clear Faith | You worship Allah, fear Him, and obey His messengers. |
| Urgency | You respond before the appointed time arrives. |
| Hope | You seek forgiveness before punishment. |
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 worship You, fear You, and obey Your messengers.
قَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى دَعَوْتُ قَوْمِى لَيْلًا وَنَهَارًا
Qaala Rabbi innee da‘awtu qawmee laylanw-wa nahaaraa
He said, My Lord, indeed I called my people night and day.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| قَالَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَبِّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنِّى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| دَعَوْتُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| قَوْمِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام complained to Allah that he called his people day and night, openly and privately, but they kept running away.
Their rejection was not because the message was unclear. They blocked their ears, covered themselves, persisted in disbelief, and showed deep arrogance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience in Dawah | You keep calling to good despite rejection. |
| Sincerity | You try different ways to guide people. |
| Humility | You avoid the arrogance of blocking truth. |
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 protect me from arrogance against truth.
فَلَمْ يَزِدْهُمْ دُعَآءِىٓ إِلَّا فِرَارًا
Falam yazidhum du‘aaa’ee illaa firaar
But my calling only increased them in fleeing.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَلَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يَزِدْهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| دُعَاءِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِلَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فِرَارًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام complained to Allah that he called his people day and night, openly and privately, but they kept running away.
Their rejection was not because the message was unclear. They blocked their ears, covered themselves, persisted in disbelief, and showed deep arrogance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience in Dawah | You keep calling to good despite rejection. |
| Sincerity | You try different ways to guide people. |
| Humility | You avoid the arrogance of blocking truth. |
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 protect me from arrogance against truth.
وَإِنِّى كُلَّمَا دَعَوْتُهُمْ لِتَغْفِرَ لَهُمْ جَعَلُوٓا۟ أَصَـٰبِعَهُمْ فِىٓ ءَاذَانِهِمْ وَٱسْتَغْشَوْا۟ ثِيَابَهُمْ وَأَصَرُّوا۟ وَٱسْتَكْبَرُوا۟ ٱسْتِكْبَارًا
Wa innee kullamaa da‘awtuhum litaghfira lahum ja‘alooo asaabi‘ahum feee aazaanihim wastaghshaw thiyaabahum wa asarroo wastakbarustikbaar
And indeed, every time I called them so You may forgive them, they put their fingers in their ears, covered themselves with their garments, persisted, and became arrogant with great arrogance.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَإِنِّى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كُلَّمَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| دَعَوْتُهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِتَغْفِرَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام complained to Allah that he called his people day and night, openly and privately, but they kept running away.
Their rejection was not because the message was unclear. They blocked their ears, covered themselves, persisted in disbelief, and showed deep arrogance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience in Dawah | You keep calling to good despite rejection. |
| Sincerity | You try different ways to guide people. |
| Humility | You avoid the arrogance of blocking truth. |
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 protect me from arrogance against truth.
ثُمَّ إِنِّى دَعَوْتُهُمْ جِهَارًا
Thumma innee da‘awtuhum jihaaraa
Then indeed, I called them openly.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثُمَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنِّى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| دَعَوْتُهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| جِهَارًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام complained to Allah that he called his people day and night, openly and privately, but they kept running away.
Their rejection was not because the message was unclear. They blocked their ears, covered themselves, persisted in disbelief, and showed deep arrogance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience in Dawah | You keep calling to good despite rejection. |
| Sincerity | You try different ways to guide people. |
| Humility | You avoid the arrogance of blocking truth. |
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 protect me from arrogance against truth.
ثُمَّ إِنِّىٓ أَعْلَنتُ لَهُمْ وَأَسْرَرْتُ لَهُمْ إِسْرَارًا
Thumma innee a‘lantu lahum wa asrartu lahum israaraa
Then indeed, I announced to them publicly and spoke to them privately.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثُمَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنِّى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَعْلَنتُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَأَسْرَرْتُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام complained to Allah that he called his people day and night, openly and privately, but they kept running away.
Their rejection was not because the message was unclear. They blocked their ears, covered themselves, persisted in disbelief, and showed deep arrogance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Patience in Dawah | You keep calling to good despite rejection. |
| Sincerity | You try different ways to guide people. |
| Humility | You avoid the arrogance of blocking truth. |
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 protect me from arrogance against truth.
فَقُلْتُ ٱسْتَغْفِرُوا۟ رَبَّكُمْ إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ غَفَّارًا
Faqultustaghfiroo Rabbakum innahoo kaana Ghaffaaraa
And I said, Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Indeed, He is Ever-Forgiving.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱسْتَغْفِرُوا۟ | Istaghfiroo | ask forgiveness |
| رَبَّكُمْ | Rabbakum | your Lord |
| غَفَّارًا | Ghaffaaraa | Ever-Forgiving |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام invited them to seek forgiveness from Allah, reminding them that Allah is Ever-Forgiving.
He connected istighfar with blessings: abundant rain, wealth, children, gardens, and rivers. Forgiveness is not only for the Hereafter; it can open mercy in this life too.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Istighfar | You seek Allah’s forgiveness often. |
| Hope in Mercy | You believe forgiveness opens blessings. |
| Gratitude | You connect provision with Allah, not only effort. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Astaghfirullah. Ya Allah, forgive me and open doors of mercy and provision.
يُرْسِلِ ٱلسَّمَآءَ عَلَيْكُم مِّدْرَارًا
Yursilis-samaaa’a ‘alaikum midraaraa
He will send rain from the sky upon you in abundance.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يُرْسِلِ | Yursil | He will send |
| ٱلسَّمَآءَ | As-samaaa’ | the sky / rain |
| مِّدْرَارًا | Midraaraa | in abundance |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام invited them to seek forgiveness from Allah, reminding them that Allah is Ever-Forgiving.
He connected istighfar with blessings: abundant rain, wealth, children, gardens, and rivers. Forgiveness is not only for the Hereafter; it can open mercy in this life too.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Istighfar | You seek Allah’s forgiveness often. |
| Hope in Mercy | You believe forgiveness opens blessings. |
| Gratitude | You connect provision with Allah, not only effort. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Astaghfirullah. Ya Allah, forgive me and open doors of mercy and provision.
وَيُمْدِدْكُم بِأَمْوَٰلٍ وَبَنِينَ وَيَجْعَل لَّكُمْ جَنَّـٰتٍ وَيَجْعَل لَّكُمْ أَنْهَـٰرًا
Wa yumdidkum bi amwaalinw-wa baneena wa yaj‘al lakum jannaatinw-wa yaj‘al lakum anhaaraa
And He will increase you in wealth and children and provide for you gardens and provide for you rivers.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمْوَٰلٍ | Amwaal | wealth |
| بَنِينَ | Baneen | children |
| جَنَّـٰتٍ | Jannaat | gardens |
| أَنْهَـٰرًا | Anhaaraa | rivers |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام invited them to seek forgiveness from Allah, reminding them that Allah is Ever-Forgiving.
He connected istighfar with blessings: abundant rain, wealth, children, gardens, and rivers. Forgiveness is not only for the Hereafter; it can open mercy in this life too.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Istighfar | You seek Allah’s forgiveness often. |
| Hope in Mercy | You believe forgiveness opens blessings. |
| Gratitude | You connect provision with Allah, not only effort. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Astaghfirullah. Ya Allah, forgive me and open doors of mercy and provision.
مَّا لَكُمْ لَا تَرْجُونَ لِلَّهِ وَقَارًا
Maa lakum laa tarjoona lillaahi waqaaraa
What is the matter with you that you do not hope for dignity from Allah?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَرْجُونَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لِلَّهِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
وَقَدْ خَلَقَكُمْ أَطْوَارًا
Wa qad khalaqakum atwaaraa
While He created you in stages.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَقَدْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| خَلَقَكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَطْوَارًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
أَلَمْ تَرَوْا۟ كَيْفَ خَلَقَ ٱللَّهُ سَبْعَ سَمَـٰوَٰتٍ طِبَاقًا
Alam taraw kaifa khalaqallaahu sab‘a samaawaatin tibaaqaa
Do you not see how Allah created seven heavens in layers?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَلَمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَرَوْا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَيْفَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| خَلَقَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱللَّهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
وَجَعَلَ ٱلْقَمَرَ فِيهِنَّ نُورًا وَجَعَلَ ٱلشَّمْسَ سِرَاجًا
Wa ja‘alal-qamara feehinna nooranw-wa ja‘alash-shamsa siraajaa
And made the moon within them a light and made the sun a lamp?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَجَعَلَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْقَمَرَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فِيهِنَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نُورًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَجَعَلَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
وَٱللَّهُ أَنۢبَتَكُم مِّنَ ٱلْأَرْضِ نَبَاتًا
Wallaahu ambatakum minal-ardi nabaataa
And Allah caused you to grow from the earth like a growth.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱللَّهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَنبَتَكُم | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِّنَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْأَرْضِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نَبَاتًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
ثُمَّ يُعِيدُكُمْ فِيهَا وَيُخْرِجُكُمْ إِخْرَاجًا
Thumma yu‘eedukum feehaa wa yukhrijukum ikhraajaa
Then He will return you into it and bring you out again.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثُمَّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يُعِيدُكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فِيهَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَيُخْرِجُكُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِخْرَاجًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
وَٱللَّهُ جَعَلَ لَكُمُ ٱلْأَرْضَ بِسَاطًا
Wallaahu ja‘ala lakumul-arda bisaataa
And Allah made the earth for you as a spread.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَٱللَّهُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| جَعَلَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَكُمُ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| ٱلْأَرْضَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| بِسَاطًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
لِّتَسْلُكُوا۟ مِنْهَا سُبُلًا فِجَاجًا
Litaslukoo minhaa subulan fijaajaa
So that you may travel through its wide paths.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| لِّتَسْلُكُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مِنْهَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| سُبُلًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فِجَاجًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام reminded them of Allah’s signs in creation: human development, the seven heavens, the moon, the sun, the earth, and the paths people travel.
These signs were meant to wake their hearts. The One who created them in stages can return them to the earth and bring them out again for resurrection.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Reflection | You see Allah’s signs in creation. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You remember Allah will bring people out again. |
| Awe | You recognize Allah’s power in the heavens and earth. |
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 Your signs in creation increase my faith.
قَالَ نُوحٌ رَّبِّ إِنَّهُمْ عَصَوْنِى وَٱتَّبَعُوا۟ مَن لَّمْ يَزِدْهُ مَالُهُۥ وَوَلَدُهُۥٓ إِلَّا خَسَارًا
Qaala Noohur-Rabbi innahum ‘asawnee wattaba‘oo mal-lam yazidhu maaluhu wa waladuhooo illaa khasaaraa
Nuh said, My Lord, indeed they disobeyed me and followed the one whose wealth and children only increased him in loss.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| قَالَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نُوحٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَّبِّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِنَّهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عَصَوْنِى | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام then described how his people disobeyed him and followed leaders whose wealth and children only increased them in loss.
Their leaders plotted and told them to hold tightly to their false gods. Blindly following corrupt leaders became a path to mass misguidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Discernment | You do not blindly follow corrupt leaders. |
| Protection from Shirk | You reject false gods and false loyalties. |
| Awareness | You know wealth and children can increase loss if misused. |
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 blind following and false worship.
وَمَكَرُوا۟ مَكْرًا كُبَّارًا
Wa makaroo makran kubbaaraa
And they plotted a mighty plot.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَمَكَرُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| مَكْرًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كُبَّارًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام then described how his people disobeyed him and followed leaders whose wealth and children only increased them in loss.
Their leaders plotted and told them to hold tightly to their false gods. Blindly following corrupt leaders became a path to mass misguidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Discernment | You do not blindly follow corrupt leaders. |
| Protection from Shirk | You reject false gods and false loyalties. |
| Awareness | You know wealth and children can increase loss if misused. |
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 blind following and false worship.
وَقَالُوا۟ لَا تَذَرُنَّ ءَالِهَتَكُمْ وَلَا تَذَرُنَّ وَدًّا وَلَا سُوَاعًا وَلَا يَغُوثَ وَيَعُوقَ وَنَسْرًا
Wa qaaloo laa tazarunna aalihatakum wa laa tazarunna Waddanw-wa laa Suwaa‘anw-wa laa Yaghootha wa Ya‘ooqa wa Nasraa
And they said, Do not leave your gods, and do not leave Wadd, nor Suwa‘, nor Yaghuth, nor Ya‘uq and Nasr.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَدًّا | Wadd | Wadd |
| سُوَاعًا | Suwaa‘ | Suwa‘ |
| يَغُوثَ | Yaghooth | Yaghuth |
| يَعُوقَ | Ya‘ooq | Ya‘uq |
| نَسْرًا | Nasraa | Nasr |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام then described how his people disobeyed him and followed leaders whose wealth and children only increased them in loss.
Their leaders plotted and told them to hold tightly to their false gods. Blindly following corrupt leaders became a path to mass misguidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Discernment | You do not blindly follow corrupt leaders. |
| Protection from Shirk | You reject false gods and false loyalties. |
| Awareness | You know wealth and children can increase loss if misused. |
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 blind following and false worship.
وَقَدْ أَضَلُّوا۟ كَثِيرًا ۖ وَلَا تَزِدِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ إِلَّا ضَلَـٰلًا
Wa qad adalloo katheeraa; wa laa tazidiz-zaalimeena illaa dalaalaa
And they have already misled many. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in misguidance.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَقَدْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أَضَلُّوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| كَثِيرًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| وَلَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَزِدِ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Nuh عليه السلام then described how his people disobeyed him and followed leaders whose wealth and children only increased them in loss.
Their leaders plotted and told them to hold tightly to their false gods. Blindly following corrupt leaders became a path to mass misguidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Discernment | You do not blindly follow corrupt leaders. |
| Protection from Shirk | You reject false gods and false loyalties. |
| Awareness | You know wealth and children can increase loss if misused. |
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 blind following and false worship.
مِّمَّا خَطِيٓـَٔـٰتِهِمْ أُغْرِقُوا۟ فَأُدْخِلُوا۟ نَارًا فَلَمْ يَجِدُوا۟ لَهُم مِّن دُونِ ٱللَّهِ أَنصَارًا
Mimmaa khateee’aatihim ughriqoo fa udkhiloo naaran falam yajidoo lahum min doonillaahi ansaaraa
Because of their sins they were drowned and entered the Fire, and they did not find for themselves helpers besides Allah.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مِّمَّا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| خَطِئَتِهِمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| أُغْرِقُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| فَأُدْخِلُوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نَارًا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Because of their sins, they were drowned and entered the Fire. No helper besides Allah could save them.
After long patience and repeated rejection, Nuh عليه السلام asked Allah not to leave the persistent disbelievers, because they would only continue spreading misguidance and corruption.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Sin | You know sins bring consequences. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know no helper can save against Allah. |
| Seriousness | You understand persistent corruption is dangerous. |
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 sins that lead to destruction.
وَقَالَ نُوحٌ رَّبِّ لَا تَذَرْ عَلَى ٱلْأَرْضِ مِنَ ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ دَيَّارًا
Wa qaala Noohur-Rabbi laa tazar ‘alal-ardi minal-kaafireena dayyaaraa
And Nuh said, My Lord, do not leave upon the earth from among the disbelievers an inhabitant.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَقَالَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| نُوحٌ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| رَّبِّ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| لَا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَذَرْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Because of their sins, they were drowned and entered the Fire. No helper besides Allah could save them.
After long patience and repeated rejection, Nuh عليه السلام asked Allah not to leave the persistent disbelievers, because they would only continue spreading misguidance and corruption.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Sin | You know sins bring consequences. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know no helper can save against Allah. |
| Seriousness | You understand persistent corruption is dangerous. |
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 sins that lead to destruction.
إِنَّكَ إِن تَذَرْهُمْ يُضِلُّوا۟ عِبَادَكَ وَلَا يَلِدُوٓا۟ إِلَّا فَاجِرًا كَفَّارًا
Innaka in tazarhum yudilloo ‘ibaadaka wa laa yalidooo illaa faajiran kaffaraa
Indeed, if You leave them, they will mislead Your servants and will not beget except wicked disbelievers.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| إِنَّكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| إِن | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| تَذَرْهُمْ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| يُضِلُّوا | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
| عِبَادَكَ | Key word | Reflect on this word in the ayah |
Simple Explanation
Because of their sins, they were drowned and entered the Fire. No helper besides Allah could save them.
After long patience and repeated rejection, Nuh عليه السلام asked Allah not to leave the persistent disbelievers, because they would only continue spreading misguidance and corruption.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Fear of Sin | You know sins bring consequences. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know no helper can save against Allah. |
| Seriousness | You understand persistent corruption is dangerous. |
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 sins that lead to destruction.
رَّبِّ ٱغْفِرْ لِى وَلِوَٰلِدَىَّ وَلِمَن دَخَلَ بَيْتِىَ مُؤْمِنًا وَلِلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ وَلَا تَزِدِ ٱلظَّـٰلِمِينَ إِلَّا تَبَارًۢا
Rabbighfir lee wa liwaalidayya wa liman dakhala baitiya mu’minanw-wa lilmu’mineena wal-mu’minaati wa laa tazidiz-zaalimeena illaa tabaaraa
My Lord, forgive me, my parents, whoever enters my house as a believer, and the believing men and believing women. And do not increase the wrongdoers except in destruction.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ٱغْفِرْ | Ighfir | forgive |
| لِى | Lee | me |
| وَلِوَٰلِدَىَّ | Wa liwaalidayya | and my parents |
| ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ | Al-mu’mineen | believing men |
| ٱلْمُؤْمِنَـٰتِ | Al-mu’minaat | believing women |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends with a beautiful dua of Nuh عليه السلام. He asks forgiveness for himself, his parents, the believers who enter his house, and all believing men and women.
This ending teaches that even after years of calling people, a believer remains attached to forgiveness, mercy, and concern for the people of faith.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Dua | You ask forgiveness for yourself, parents, and believers. |
| Love for Believers | You include the ummah in your prayers. |
| Hope in Forgiveness | You end with Allah’s mercy, not despair. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Rabbi-ghfir lee wa liwaalidayya wa lil-mu’mineena wal-mu’minaat.