Surah ‘Abasa
Surah ‘Abasa
He Frowned
عَبَسَ وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ
‘Abasa wa tawallaa
He frowned and turned away.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| عَبَسَ | ‘Abasa | he frowned |
| وَتَوَلَّىٰٓ | Wa tawallaa | and turned away |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
أَن جَآءَهُ ٱلْأَعْمَىٰ
An jaaa’ahul-a‘maa
Because the blind man came to him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَن | An | because / that |
| جَآءَهُ | Jaaa’ahu | came to him |
| ٱلْأَعْمَىٰ | Al-a‘maa | the blind man |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
وَمَا يُدْرِيكَ لَعَلَّهُۥ يَزَّكَّىٰٓ
Wa maa yudreeka la‘allahoo yazzakkaa
But what would make you know? Perhaps he might be purified.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَمَا | Wa maa | and what |
| يُدْرِيكَ | Yudreeka | would make you know |
| لَعَلَّهُۥ | La‘allahoo | perhaps he |
| يَزَّكَّىٰٓ | Yazzakkaa | may purify himself |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
أَوْ يَذَّكَّرُ فَتَنفَعَهُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰٓ
Aw yazzakkaru fatanfa‘ahuz-zikraa
Or be reminded, and the reminder would benefit him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَوْ | Aw | or |
| يَذَّكَّرُ | Yazzakkaru | be reminded |
| فَتَنفَعَهُ | Fa tanfa‘ahu | so would benefit him |
| ٱلذِّكْرَىٰٓ | Az-zikraa | the reminder |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
أَمَّا مَنِ ٱسْتَغْنَىٰ
Ammaa manis-taghnaa
As for the one who considers himself free of need.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَمَّا | Ammaa | as for |
| مَنِ | Mani | whoever |
| ٱسْتَغْنَىٰ | Istaghnaa | considers himself free of need |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
فَأَنتَ لَهُۥ تَصَدَّىٰ
Fa anta lahoo tasaddaa
To him you give attention.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَأَنتَ | Fa anta | so you |
| لَهُۥ | Lahoo | to him |
| تَصَدَّىٰ | Tasaddaa | give attention / attend |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
وَمَا عَلَيْكَ أَلَّا يَزَّكَّىٰ
Wa maa ‘alaika allaa yazzakkaa
And not upon you is blame if he does not purify himself.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَمَا | Wa maa | and not |
| عَلَيْكَ | ‘Alaika | upon you |
| أَلَّا | Allaa | if not / that not |
| يَزَّكَّىٰ | Yazzakkaa | he purifies himself |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
وَأَمَّا مَن جَآءَكَ يَسْعَىٰ
Wa ammaa man jaaa’aka yas‘aa
But as for the one who came to you striving.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَأَمَّا | Wa ammaa | but as for |
| مَن | Man | whoever |
| جَآءَكَ | Jaaa’aka | came to you |
| يَسْعَىٰ | Yas‘aa | striving |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
وَهُوَ يَخْشَىٰ
Wa huwa yakhshaa
While he fears Allah.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَهُوَ | Wa huwa | while he |
| يَخْشَىٰ | Yakhshaa | fears Allah |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
فَأَنتَ عَنْهُ تَلَهَّىٰ
Fa anta ‘anhu talahhaa
From him you are distracted.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَأَنتَ | Fa anta | so you |
| عَنْهُ | ‘Anhu | from him |
| تَلَهَّىٰ | Talahhaa | are distracted |
Simple Explanation
Allah corrects the moment when attention was given to the influential while a sincere blind seeker of guidance came wanting purification. The lesson is not about status; it is about the value of a heart that comes seeking Allah.
The one who thinks he is self-sufficient may still reject the reminder, and the Prophet ﷺ is not responsible if such a person refuses purification.
But the one who comes striving and fearing Allah deserves care and attention. These ayahs teach us not to measure people by wealth, power, or public importance, but by sincerity and desire for guidance.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Respect for Sincere Seekers | You value the one who truly wants guidance. |
| Humility | You do not judge people by worldly status. |
| Care in Dawah | You give attention to hearts that fear Allah. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make me value sincere seekers of guidance and never judge people by status.
كَلَّآ إِنَّهَا تَذْكِرَةٌ
Kallaaa innahaa tazkirah
No indeed. It is a reminder.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كَلَّآ | Kallaaa | no indeed |
| إِنَّهَا | Innahaa | indeed it |
| تَذْكِرَةٌۭ | Tazkirah | is a reminder |
Simple Explanation
Allah declares that the Qur’an is a reminder. Whoever sincerely wants guidance may take it and remember.
This reminder is not ordinary speech. It is in honored, exalted, purified pages, carried by noble and righteous scribes.
These ayahs build respect for revelation. The Qur’an must be approached with humility, honor, and a heart ready to receive correction.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love of Qur’an | You honor the Qur’an as a noble reminder. |
| Readiness to Remember | You take the reminder when Allah sends it. |
| Respect for Revelation | You approach Allah’s words with purity and humility. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
فَمَن شَآءَ ذَكَرَهُۥ
Faman shaaa’a zakarah
So whoever wills may remember it.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَمَن | Faman | so whoever |
| شَآءَ | Shaaa’a | wills |
| ذَكَرَهُۥ | Zakarah | may remember it |
Simple Explanation
Allah declares that the Qur’an is a reminder. Whoever sincerely wants guidance may take it and remember.
This reminder is not ordinary speech. It is in honored, exalted, purified pages, carried by noble and righteous scribes.
These ayahs build respect for revelation. The Qur’an must be approached with humility, honor, and a heart ready to receive correction.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love of Qur’an | You honor the Qur’an as a noble reminder. |
| Readiness to Remember | You take the reminder when Allah sends it. |
| Respect for Revelation | You approach Allah’s words with purity and humility. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
فِى صُحُفٍ مُّكَرَّمَةٍ
Fee suhufim-mukarramah
In honored pages.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فِى | Fee | in |
| صُحُفٍۢ | Suhufin | pages / scrolls |
| مُّكَرَّمَةٍۢ | Mukarramah | honored |
Simple Explanation
Allah declares that the Qur’an is a reminder. Whoever sincerely wants guidance may take it and remember.
This reminder is not ordinary speech. It is in honored, exalted, purified pages, carried by noble and righteous scribes.
These ayahs build respect for revelation. The Qur’an must be approached with humility, honor, and a heart ready to receive correction.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love of Qur’an | You honor the Qur’an as a noble reminder. |
| Readiness to Remember | You take the reminder when Allah sends it. |
| Respect for Revelation | You approach Allah’s words with purity and humility. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
مَّرْفُوعَةٍ مُّطَهَّرَةٍۭ
Marfoo‘atim-mutahharah
Exalted and purified.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مَّرْفُوعَةٍۢ | Marfoo‘ah | exalted / raised |
| مُّطَهَّرَةٍۭ | Mutahharah | purified |
Simple Explanation
Allah declares that the Qur’an is a reminder. Whoever sincerely wants guidance may take it and remember.
This reminder is not ordinary speech. It is in honored, exalted, purified pages, carried by noble and righteous scribes.
These ayahs build respect for revelation. The Qur’an must be approached with humility, honor, and a heart ready to receive correction.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love of Qur’an | You honor the Qur’an as a noble reminder. |
| Readiness to Remember | You take the reminder when Allah sends it. |
| Respect for Revelation | You approach Allah’s words with purity and humility. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
بِأَيْدِى سَفَرَةٍ
Bi aidee safarah
In the hands of scribes.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| بِأَيْدِى | Bi aidee | in the hands of |
| سَفَرَةٍۢ | Safarah | scribes / angelic messengers |
Simple Explanation
Allah declares that the Qur’an is a reminder. Whoever sincerely wants guidance may take it and remember.
This reminder is not ordinary speech. It is in honored, exalted, purified pages, carried by noble and righteous scribes.
These ayahs build respect for revelation. The Qur’an must be approached with humility, honor, and a heart ready to receive correction.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love of Qur’an | You honor the Qur’an as a noble reminder. |
| Readiness to Remember | You take the reminder when Allah sends it. |
| Respect for Revelation | You approach Allah’s words with purity and humility. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
كِرَامٍۭ بَرَرَةٍ
Kiraamim-bararah
Noble and righteous.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كِرَامٍۭ | Kiraamin | noble |
| بَرَرَةٍۢ | Bararah | righteous / obedient |
Simple Explanation
Allah declares that the Qur’an is a reminder. Whoever sincerely wants guidance may take it and remember.
This reminder is not ordinary speech. It is in honored, exalted, purified pages, carried by noble and righteous scribes.
These ayahs build respect for revelation. The Qur’an must be approached with humility, honor, and a heart ready to receive correction.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Love of Qur’an | You honor the Qur’an as a noble reminder. |
| Readiness to Remember | You take the reminder when Allah sends it. |
| Respect for Revelation | You approach Allah’s words with purity and humility. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, make the Qur’an a living reminder in my heart.
قُتِلَ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مَآ أَكْفَرَهُۥ
Qutilal-insaanu maaa akfarah
May man be destroyed; how ungrateful he is.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| قُتِلَ | Qutila | may be destroyed |
| ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ | Al-insaan | the human being |
| مَآ | Maaa | how |
| أَكْفَرَهُۥ | Akfarah | ungrateful he is |
Simple Explanation
Allah turns the human being back to his origin. The proud human was created from a drop, then Allah proportioned him and made the path of life easy for him.
This reminder destroys arrogance. A person who began from such weakness has no reason to be ungrateful toward the One who created and guided him.
These ayahs teach that human pride is baseless. Creation, proportion, and guidance are all gifts from Allah.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your origin from a drop. |
| Gratitude | You thank Allah for creating and proportioning you. |
| Guidance Awareness | You recognize that Allah made the path easy for you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, remove ingratitude from me and make me humble before Your creation and guidance.
مِنْ أَىِّ شَىْءٍ خَلَقَهُۥ
Min ayyi shai’in khalaqah
From what thing did He create him?
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مِنْ | Min | from |
| أَىِّ | Ayyi | what |
| شَىْءٍ | Shai’in | thing |
| خَلَقَهُۥ | Khalaqah | did He create him |
Simple Explanation
Allah turns the human being back to his origin. The proud human was created from a drop, then Allah proportioned him and made the path of life easy for him.
This reminder destroys arrogance. A person who began from such weakness has no reason to be ungrateful toward the One who created and guided him.
These ayahs teach that human pride is baseless. Creation, proportion, and guidance are all gifts from Allah.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your origin from a drop. |
| Gratitude | You thank Allah for creating and proportioning you. |
| Guidance Awareness | You recognize that Allah made the path easy for you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, remove ingratitude from me and make me humble before Your creation and guidance.
مِن نُّطْفَةٍ خَلَقَهُۥ فَقَدَّرَهُۥ
Min nutfatin khalaqahoo faqaddarah
From a drop He created him and proportioned him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مِن | Min | from |
| نُّطْفَةٍ | Nutfatin | a drop |
| خَلَقَهُۥ | Khalaqahoo | He created him |
| فَقَدَّرَهُۥ | Fa qaddarah | and proportioned / measured him |
Simple Explanation
Allah turns the human being back to his origin. The proud human was created from a drop, then Allah proportioned him and made the path of life easy for him.
This reminder destroys arrogance. A person who began from such weakness has no reason to be ungrateful toward the One who created and guided him.
These ayahs teach that human pride is baseless. Creation, proportion, and guidance are all gifts from Allah.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your origin from a drop. |
| Gratitude | You thank Allah for creating and proportioning you. |
| Guidance Awareness | You recognize that Allah made the path easy for you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, remove ingratitude from me and make me humble before Your creation and guidance.
ثُمَّ ٱلسَّبِيلَ يَسَّرَهُۥ
Thummas-sabeela yassarah
Then He made the path easy for him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثُمَّ | Thumma | then |
| ٱلسَّبِيلَ | As-sabeela | the path |
| يَسَّرَهُۥ | Yassarah | He made easy for him |
Simple Explanation
Allah turns the human being back to his origin. The proud human was created from a drop, then Allah proportioned him and made the path of life easy for him.
This reminder destroys arrogance. A person who began from such weakness has no reason to be ungrateful toward the One who created and guided him.
These ayahs teach that human pride is baseless. Creation, proportion, and guidance are all gifts from Allah.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember your origin from a drop. |
| Gratitude | You thank Allah for creating and proportioning you. |
| Guidance Awareness | You recognize that Allah made the path easy for you. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, remove ingratitude from me and make me humble before Your creation and guidance.
ثُمَّ أَمَاتَهُۥ فَأَقْبَرَهُۥ
Thumma amaatahoo fa aqbarah
Then He causes him to die and provides a grave for him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثُمَّ | Thumma | then |
| أَمَاتَهُۥ | Amaatahoo | He causes him to die |
| فَأَقْبَرَهُۥ | Fa aqbarah | and provides a grave for him |
Simple Explanation
Allah continues reminding the human being of his complete dependence. Allah causes him to die, gives him a grave, and will resurrect him whenever He wills.
Even after all these favors, the human being has not fully completed what Allah commanded him. This is a direct reminder that life is not just existence; it is responsibility.
These ayahs teach humility. From creation to death, burial, and resurrection, the human being is never outside Allah’s control.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember Allah controls death, burial, and resurrection. |
| Responsibility | You ask whether you are fulfilling Allah’s commands. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You know resurrection will happen when Allah wills. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, help me fulfill what You commanded before death and resurrection.
ثُمَّ إِذَا شَآءَ أَنشَرَهُۥ
Thumma izaa shaaa’a ansharah
Then when He wills, He will resurrect him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثُمَّ | Thumma | then |
| إِذَا | Izaa | when |
| شَآءَ | Shaaa’a | He wills |
| أَنشَرَهُۥ | Ansharah | He will resurrect him / raise him |
Simple Explanation
Allah continues reminding the human being of his complete dependence. Allah causes him to die, gives him a grave, and will resurrect him whenever He wills.
Even after all these favors, the human being has not fully completed what Allah commanded him. This is a direct reminder that life is not just existence; it is responsibility.
These ayahs teach humility. From creation to death, burial, and resurrection, the human being is never outside Allah’s control.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember Allah controls death, burial, and resurrection. |
| Responsibility | You ask whether you are fulfilling Allah’s commands. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You know resurrection will happen when Allah wills. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, help me fulfill what You commanded before death and resurrection.
كَلَّا لَمَّا يَقْضِ مَآ أَمَرَهُۥ
Kallaa lammaa yaqdi maa amarah
No indeed. He has not yet fulfilled what He commanded him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| كَلَّا | Kallaa | no indeed |
| لَمَّا | Lammaa | not yet |
| يَقْضِ | Yaqdi | has he fulfilled |
| مَآ | Maaa | what |
| أَمَرَهُۥ | Amarah | He commanded him |
Simple Explanation
Allah continues reminding the human being of his complete dependence. Allah causes him to die, gives him a grave, and will resurrect him whenever He wills.
Even after all these favors, the human being has not fully completed what Allah commanded him. This is a direct reminder that life is not just existence; it is responsibility.
These ayahs teach humility. From creation to death, burial, and resurrection, the human being is never outside Allah’s control.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Humility | You remember Allah controls death, burial, and resurrection. |
| Responsibility | You ask whether you are fulfilling Allah’s commands. |
| Akhirah Awareness | You know resurrection will happen when Allah wills. |
Pause and Speak to Allah
The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.
Say in your heart: Ya Allah, help me fulfill what You commanded before death and resurrection.
فَلْيَنظُرِ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ إِلَىٰ طَعَامِهِۦٓ
Falyanzuril-insaanu ilaa ta‘aamih
Then let man look at his food.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَلْيَنظُرِ | Falyanzuri | then let look |
| ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ | Al-insaan | the human being |
| إِلَىٰ | Ilaa | at / toward |
| طَعَامِهِۦٓ | Ta‘aamih | his food |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
أَنَّا صَبَبْنَا ٱلْمَآءَ صَبًّا
Annaa sababnal-maaa’a sabbaa
Indeed, We poured down water in abundance.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أَنَّا | Annaa | that We |
| صَبَبْنَا | Sababnaa | poured down |
| ٱلْمَآءَ | Al-maaa’ | the water |
| صَبًّا | Sabbaa | in abundance / pouring |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
ثُمَّ شَقَقْنَا ٱلْأَرْضَ شَقًّا
Thumma shaqaqnal-arda shaqqaa
Then We split the earth in clefts.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ثُمَّ | Thumma | then |
| شَقَقْنَا | Shaqaqnaa | We split |
| ٱلْأَرْضَ | Al-ard | the earth |
| شَقًّا | Shaqqaa | with cleaving / splitting |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
فَأَنۢبَتْنَا فِيهَا حَبًّا
Fa ambatnaa feehaa habbaa
And We caused to grow within it grain.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَأَنۢبَتْنَا | Fa ambatnaa | then We caused to grow |
| فِيهَا | Feehaa | within it |
| حَبًّا | Habbaa | grain |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
وَعِنَبًا وَقَضْبًا
Wa ‘inabanw-wa qadbaa
And grapes and herbage.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَعِنَبًا | Wa ‘inaban | and grapes |
| وَقَضْبًا | Wa qadbaa | and herbage / fresh fodder |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
وَزَيْتُونًا وَنَخْلًا
Wa zaitoonanw-wa nakhlaa
And olives and palm trees.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَزَيْتُونًا | Wa zaitoonan | and olives |
| وَنَخْلًا | Wa nakhlaa | and palm trees |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
وَحَدَآئِقَ غُلْبًا
Wa hadaaa’iqa ghulbaa
And dense gardens.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَحَدَآئِقَ | Wa hadaaa’iqa | and gardens |
| غُلْبًا | Ghulbaa | dense / thick |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
وَفَـٰكِهَةً وَأَبًّا
Wa faakihatanw-wa abbaa
And fruit and pasture.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَفَـٰكِهَةً | Wa faakihatan | and fruit |
| وَأَبًّا | Wa abbaa | and pasture / fodder |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
مَّتَـٰعًا لَّكُمْ وَلِأَنْعَـٰمِكُمْ
Mataa‘al-lakum wa li an‘aamikum
As provision for you and your livestock.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| مَّتَـٰعًا | Mataa‘an | as provision / enjoyment |
| لَّكُمْ | Lakum | for you |
| وَلِأَنْعَـٰمِكُمْ | Wa li an‘aamikum | and for your livestock |
Simple Explanation
Allah tells the human being to look carefully at his food. Food does not appear by itself; it begins with rain that Allah sends down in abundance.
Then Allah splits the earth, brings out grain, grapes, plants, olives, palm trees, dense gardens, fruits, and pasture. Every meal is connected to a chain of mercy from Allah.
These ayahs turn ordinary food into a lesson of faith. Eating should not make the heart forget Allah; it should make the heart grateful to Him.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Gratitude | You see your food as a mercy from Allah. |
| Reflection | You think about rain, earth, plants, fruits, and provision. |
| Dependence on Allah | You know every meal reaches you through His care. |
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 every blessing and every meal increase my gratitude to You.
فَإِذَا جَآءَتِ ٱلصَّآخَّةُ
Fa izaa jaaa’atis-saakhkhah
But when the Deafening Blast comes.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| فَإِذَا | Fa izaa | but when |
| جَآءَتِ | Jaaa’at | comes |
| ٱلصَّآخَّةُ | As-saakhkhah | the Deafening Blast |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the Deafening Blast and the terror of the Final Day. On that Day, a person will flee from the closest family members: brother, mother, father, wife, and children.
This does not mean family ties are unimportant in this life. It means the fear and concern of that Day will be so overwhelming that every soul will be occupied with its own outcome.
These ayahs teach urgency. We must prepare before the Day when no relationship can carry our burden for us.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Personal Accountability | You prepare for the Day when every soul is occupied. |
| Fear of the Final Day | You remember even family cannot carry your burden. |
| Urgency | You act before the Deafening Blast comes. |
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 on the Day when every soul will be occupied with itself.
يَوْمَ يَفِرُّ ٱلْمَرْءُ مِنْ أَخِيهِ
Yawma yafirul-mar’u min akheeh
On the Day a man will flee from his brother.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| يَوْمَ | Yawma | the Day |
| يَفِرُّ | Yafirru | will flee |
| ٱلْمَرْءُ | Al-mar’u | a man / person |
| مِنْ | Min | from |
| أَخِيهِ | Akheeh | his brother |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the Deafening Blast and the terror of the Final Day. On that Day, a person will flee from the closest family members: brother, mother, father, wife, and children.
This does not mean family ties are unimportant in this life. It means the fear and concern of that Day will be so overwhelming that every soul will be occupied with its own outcome.
These ayahs teach urgency. We must prepare before the Day when no relationship can carry our burden for us.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Personal Accountability | You prepare for the Day when every soul is occupied. |
| Fear of the Final Day | You remember even family cannot carry your burden. |
| Urgency | You act before the Deafening Blast comes. |
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 on the Day when every soul will be occupied with itself.
وَأُمِّهِۦ وَأَبِيهِ
Wa ummihee wa abeeh
And his mother and his father.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَأُمِّهِۦ | Wa ummihee | and his mother |
| وَأَبِيهِ | Wa abeeh | and his father |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the Deafening Blast and the terror of the Final Day. On that Day, a person will flee from the closest family members: brother, mother, father, wife, and children.
This does not mean family ties are unimportant in this life. It means the fear and concern of that Day will be so overwhelming that every soul will be occupied with its own outcome.
These ayahs teach urgency. We must prepare before the Day when no relationship can carry our burden for us.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Personal Accountability | You prepare for the Day when every soul is occupied. |
| Fear of the Final Day | You remember even family cannot carry your burden. |
| Urgency | You act before the Deafening Blast comes. |
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 on the Day when every soul will be occupied with itself.
وَصَـٰحِبَتِهِۦ وَبَنِيهِ
Wa saahibatihee wa baneeh
And his wife and his children.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَصَـٰحِبَتِهِۦ | Wa saahibatihee | and his wife / companion |
| وَبَنِيهِ | Wa baneeh | and his children |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the Deafening Blast and the terror of the Final Day. On that Day, a person will flee from the closest family members: brother, mother, father, wife, and children.
This does not mean family ties are unimportant in this life. It means the fear and concern of that Day will be so overwhelming that every soul will be occupied with its own outcome.
These ayahs teach urgency. We must prepare before the Day when no relationship can carry our burden for us.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Personal Accountability | You prepare for the Day when every soul is occupied. |
| Fear of the Final Day | You remember even family cannot carry your burden. |
| Urgency | You act before the Deafening Blast comes. |
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 on the Day when every soul will be occupied with itself.
لِكُلِّ ٱمْرِئٍ مِّنْهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ شَأْنٌ يُغْنِيهِ
Likullimri’im-minhum yawma’izin sha’nuy-yughneeh
For every person among them that Day will be a matter occupying him.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| لِكُلِّ | Likulli | for every |
| ٱمْرِئٍ | Imri’in | person |
| مِّنْهُمْ | Minhum | among them |
| يَوْمَئِذٍ | Yawma’izin | that Day |
| شَأْنٌ | Sha’nun | a matter / concern |
| يُغْنِيهِ | Yughneeh | that occupies him / makes him sufficient |
Simple Explanation
Allah then describes the Deafening Blast and the terror of the Final Day. On that Day, a person will flee from the closest family members: brother, mother, father, wife, and children.
This does not mean family ties are unimportant in this life. It means the fear and concern of that Day will be so overwhelming that every soul will be occupied with its own outcome.
These ayahs teach urgency. We must prepare before the Day when no relationship can carry our burden for us.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Personal Accountability | You prepare for the Day when every soul is occupied. |
| Fear of the Final Day | You remember even family cannot carry your burden. |
| Urgency | You act before the Deafening Blast comes. |
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 on the Day when every soul will be occupied with itself.
وُجُوهٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ مُّسْفِرَةٌ
Wujoohuy-yawma’izin musfirah
Faces that Day will be bright.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وُجُوهٌ | Wujoohun | faces |
| يَوْمَئِذٍ | Yawma’izin | that Day |
| مُّسْفِرَةٌ | Musfirah | bright / shining |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by showing two kinds of faces. Some faces will be bright, laughing, and rejoicing because Allah has granted them safety and good news.
Other faces will be covered with dust and darkness. These are the faces of those who rejected faith and lived wickedly.
The ending is a mirror: the choices of this life appear on the face in the Hereafter. Faith and obedience bring light; disbelief and sin bring darkness.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Hope for Light | You seek the bright, rejoicing face of the believers. |
| Fear of Darkness | You avoid disbelief and wickedness. |
| Self-Examination | You ask what your face will show on that Day. |
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 my face bright, laughing, and rejoicing on the Day I meet You.
ضَاحِكَةٌ مُّسْتَبْشِرَةٌ
Daahikatun-mustabshirah
Laughing, rejoicing.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ضَاحِكَةٌ | Daahikah | laughing |
| مُّسْتَبْشِرَةٌ | Mustabshirah | rejoicing / receiving glad news |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by showing two kinds of faces. Some faces will be bright, laughing, and rejoicing because Allah has granted them safety and good news.
Other faces will be covered with dust and darkness. These are the faces of those who rejected faith and lived wickedly.
The ending is a mirror: the choices of this life appear on the face in the Hereafter. Faith and obedience bring light; disbelief and sin bring darkness.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Hope for Light | You seek the bright, rejoicing face of the believers. |
| Fear of Darkness | You avoid disbelief and wickedness. |
| Self-Examination | You ask what your face will show on that Day. |
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 my face bright, laughing, and rejoicing on the Day I meet You.
وَوُجُوهٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ عَلَيْهَا غَبَرَةٌ
Wa wujoohuy-yawma’izin ‘alaihaa ghabarah
And faces that Day will have dust upon them.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| وَوُجُوهٌ | Wa wujoohun | and faces |
| يَوْمَئِذٍ | Yawma’izin | that Day |
| عَلَيْهَا | ‘Alaihaa | upon them |
| غَبَرَةٌ | Ghabarah | dust |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by showing two kinds of faces. Some faces will be bright, laughing, and rejoicing because Allah has granted them safety and good news.
Other faces will be covered with dust and darkness. These are the faces of those who rejected faith and lived wickedly.
The ending is a mirror: the choices of this life appear on the face in the Hereafter. Faith and obedience bring light; disbelief and sin bring darkness.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Hope for Light | You seek the bright, rejoicing face of the believers. |
| Fear of Darkness | You avoid disbelief and wickedness. |
| Self-Examination | You ask what your face will show on that Day. |
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 my face bright, laughing, and rejoicing on the Day I meet You.
تَرْهَقُهَا قَتَرَةٌ
Tarhaquhaa qatarah
Blackness will cover them.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| تَرْهَقُهَا | Tarhaquhaa | will cover / overcome them |
| قَتَرَةٌ | Qatarah | blackness / gloom |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by showing two kinds of faces. Some faces will be bright, laughing, and rejoicing because Allah has granted them safety and good news.
Other faces will be covered with dust and darkness. These are the faces of those who rejected faith and lived wickedly.
The ending is a mirror: the choices of this life appear on the face in the Hereafter. Faith and obedience bring light; disbelief and sin bring darkness.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Hope for Light | You seek the bright, rejoicing face of the believers. |
| Fear of Darkness | You avoid disbelief and wickedness. |
| Self-Examination | You ask what your face will show on that Day. |
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 my face bright, laughing, and rejoicing on the Day I meet You.
أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ هُمُ ٱلْكَفَرَةُ ٱلْفَجَرَةُ
Ulaaa’ika humul-kafaratul-fajarah
Those are the disbelievers, the wicked.
Word-by-Word Meaning
| Arabic | Transliteration | Simple Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| أُو۟لَـٰٓئِكَ | Ulaaa’ika | those |
| هُمُ | Humu | they are |
| ٱلْكَفَرَةُ | Al-kafarah | the disbelievers |
| ٱلْفَجَرَةُ | Al-fajarah | the wicked / sinful |
Simple Explanation
The surah ends by showing two kinds of faces. Some faces will be bright, laughing, and rejoicing because Allah has granted them safety and good news.
Other faces will be covered with dust and darkness. These are the faces of those who rejected faith and lived wickedly.
The ending is a mirror: the choices of this life appear on the face in the Hereafter. Faith and obedience bring light; disbelief and sin bring darkness.
What This Ayah Builds Inside You
| Inner Quality | How This Ayah Builds It |
|---|---|
| Hope for Light | You seek the bright, rejoicing face of the believers. |
| Fear of Darkness | You avoid disbelief and wickedness. |
| Self-Examination | You ask what your face will show on that Day. |
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 my face bright, laughing, and rejoicing on the Day I meet You.
