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Surah Al-Infitar

Surah Al-Infitar

The Cleaving Apart

الإنفطار
Arabic Name الإنفطار
Meaning of the Name The Cleaving Apart
Revealed In Makkah
Type Makki Surah
Total Ayahs 19 Ayahs
Main Message A Makki surah that describes the sky splitting, stars scattering, seas bursting, and graves being overturned, then reminds every soul that it will know what it sent ahead and left behind, while warning the human being not to be deceived about his Generous Lord.
Why It Matters It teaches that every deed is recorded by noble scribes, that the righteous and wicked have different endings, and that on the Day of Judgment no soul will possess anything for another soul because the command belongs entirely to Allah.
Purpose It trains the heart to remember the collapse of the present world, reflect on Allah who created and proportioned the human being, respect the recording angels, and prepare for the Day when all authority belongs to Allah alone.
Ayah 1
Surah Al-Infitar

إِذَا ٱلسَّمَآءُ ٱنفَطَرَتْ

Transliteration

Izas-samaaa’un fatarat

English Translation

When the sky is split open.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
إِذَاIzaawhen
ٱلسَّمَآءُAs-samaaa’the sky
ٱنفَطَرَتْInfataratis split open

Simple Explanation

Allah opens Surah Al-Infitar with scenes of the present world breaking apart: the sky splits, the stars scatter, the seas burst forth, and the graves are overturned.

These images show that the world people treat as fixed and secure will completely change by Allah’s command.

Then comes the personal reality: every soul will know what it sent ahead and what it left behind. The Day will not only be cosmic; it will be deeply personal.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Akhirah AwarenessYou remember the world will split, scatter, and change.
Self-AccountabilityYou ask what you have sent ahead and left behind.
UrgencyYou prepare before the graves are overturned.

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 ready for the Day when every soul will know what it brought.

Reflection: What have I sent ahead, and what am I leaving behind?
Ayah 2
Surah Al-Infitar

وَإِذَا ٱلْكَوَاكِبُ ٱنتَثَرَتْ

Transliteration

Wa izal-kawaakibun-tatharat

English Translation

And when the stars are scattered.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَإِذَاWa izaaand when
ٱلْكَوَاكِبُAl-kawaakibthe stars / planets
ٱنتَثَرَتْIntatharatare scattered

Simple Explanation

Allah opens Surah Al-Infitar with scenes of the present world breaking apart: the sky splits, the stars scatter, the seas burst forth, and the graves are overturned.

These images show that the world people treat as fixed and secure will completely change by Allah’s command.

Then comes the personal reality: every soul will know what it sent ahead and what it left behind. The Day will not only be cosmic; it will be deeply personal.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Akhirah AwarenessYou remember the world will split, scatter, and change.
Self-AccountabilityYou ask what you have sent ahead and left behind.
UrgencyYou prepare before the graves are overturned.

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 ready for the Day when every soul will know what it brought.

Reflection: What have I sent ahead, and what am I leaving behind?
Ayah 3
Surah Al-Infitar

وَإِذَا ٱلْبِحَارُ فُجِّرَتْ

Transliteration

Wa izal-bihaaru fujjirat

English Translation

And when the seas are burst forth.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَإِذَاWa izaaand when
ٱلْبِحَارُAl-bihaarthe seas
فُجِّرَتْFujjiratare burst forth

Simple Explanation

Allah opens Surah Al-Infitar with scenes of the present world breaking apart: the sky splits, the stars scatter, the seas burst forth, and the graves are overturned.

These images show that the world people treat as fixed and secure will completely change by Allah’s command.

Then comes the personal reality: every soul will know what it sent ahead and what it left behind. The Day will not only be cosmic; it will be deeply personal.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Akhirah AwarenessYou remember the world will split, scatter, and change.
Self-AccountabilityYou ask what you have sent ahead and left behind.
UrgencyYou prepare before the graves are overturned.

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 ready for the Day when every soul will know what it brought.

Reflection: What have I sent ahead, and what am I leaving behind?
Ayah 4
Surah Al-Infitar

وَإِذَا ٱلْقُبُورُ بُعْثِرَتْ

Transliteration

Wa izal-qubooru bu‘thirat

English Translation

And when the graves are overturned.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَإِذَاWa izaaand when
ٱلْقُبُورُAl-quboorthe graves
بُعْثِرَتْBu‘thiratare overturned / scattered open

Simple Explanation

Allah opens Surah Al-Infitar with scenes of the present world breaking apart: the sky splits, the stars scatter, the seas burst forth, and the graves are overturned.

These images show that the world people treat as fixed and secure will completely change by Allah’s command.

Then comes the personal reality: every soul will know what it sent ahead and what it left behind. The Day will not only be cosmic; it will be deeply personal.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Akhirah AwarenessYou remember the world will split, scatter, and change.
Self-AccountabilityYou ask what you have sent ahead and left behind.
UrgencyYou prepare before the graves are overturned.

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 ready for the Day when every soul will know what it brought.

Reflection: What have I sent ahead, and what am I leaving behind?
Ayah 5
Surah Al-Infitar

عَلِمَتْ نَفْسٌ مَّا قَدَّمَتْ وَأَخَّرَتْ

Transliteration

‘Alimat nafsum maa qaddamat wa akhkharat

English Translation

A soul will know what it sent ahead and what it left behind.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
عَلِمَتْ‘Alimatwill know
نَفْسٌNafsuna soul
مَّاMaawhat
قَدَّمَتْQaddamatit sent ahead
وَأَخَّرَتْWa akhkharatand left behind / delayed

Simple Explanation

Allah opens Surah Al-Infitar with scenes of the present world breaking apart: the sky splits, the stars scatter, the seas burst forth, and the graves are overturned.

These images show that the world people treat as fixed and secure will completely change by Allah’s command.

Then comes the personal reality: every soul will know what it sent ahead and what it left behind. The Day will not only be cosmic; it will be deeply personal.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Akhirah AwarenessYou remember the world will split, scatter, and change.
Self-AccountabilityYou ask what you have sent ahead and left behind.
UrgencyYou prepare before the graves are overturned.

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 ready for the Day when every soul will know what it brought.

Reflection: What have I sent ahead, and what am I leaving behind?
Ayah 6
Surah Al-Infitar

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مَا غَرَّكَ بِرَبِّكَ ٱلْكَرِيمِ

Transliteration

Yaaa ayyuhal-insaanu maa gharraka bi Rabbikal-kareem

English Translation

O human being, what has deceived you concerning your Generous Lord?

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
يَـٰٓأَيُّهَاYaaa ayyuhaO
ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُAl-insaanhuman being
مَاMaawhat
غَرَّكَGharrakadeceived you
بِرَبِّكَBi Rabbikaconcerning your Lord
ٱلْكَرِيمِAl-kareemthe Generous

Simple Explanation

Allah asks the human being a direct question: what deceived you concerning your Generous Lord? The problem is that people often misuse Allah’s generosity as an excuse to delay obedience.

Allah reminds the human being that He created him, proportioned him, balanced him, and assembled him in whatever form He willed.

These ayahs remove arrogance. The body, shape, balance, and existence of the human being are all gifts from Allah, so the correct response is gratitude and obedience.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
GratitudeYou remember Allah created, balanced, and formed you.
HumilityYou do not become deceived about your Generous Lord.
ObedienceYou respond to Allah’s generosity with submission.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, do not let me be deceived about Your generosity; make me grateful and obedient.

Reflection: Am I using Allah’s generosity to obey Him or to delay repentance?
Ayah 7
Surah Al-Infitar

ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَكَ فَسَوَّىٰكَ فَعَدَلَكَ

Transliteration

Allazee khalaqaka fasawwaaka fa‘adalak

English Translation

Who created you, proportioned you, and balanced you.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
ٱلَّذِىAllazeethe One who
خَلَقَكَKhalaqakacreated you
فَسَوَّىٰكَFa sawwaakathen proportioned you
فَعَدَلَكَFa ‘adalakthen balanced you

Simple Explanation

Allah asks the human being a direct question: what deceived you concerning your Generous Lord? The problem is that people often misuse Allah’s generosity as an excuse to delay obedience.

Allah reminds the human being that He created him, proportioned him, balanced him, and assembled him in whatever form He willed.

These ayahs remove arrogance. The body, shape, balance, and existence of the human being are all gifts from Allah, so the correct response is gratitude and obedience.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
GratitudeYou remember Allah created, balanced, and formed you.
HumilityYou do not become deceived about your Generous Lord.
ObedienceYou respond to Allah’s generosity with submission.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, do not let me be deceived about Your generosity; make me grateful and obedient.

Reflection: Am I using Allah’s generosity to obey Him or to delay repentance?
Ayah 8
Surah Al-Infitar

فِىٓ أَىِّ صُورَةٍ مَّا شَآءَ رَكَّبَكَ

Transliteration

Feee ayyi sooratim-maa shaaa’a rakkabak

English Translation

In whatever form He willed, He assembled you.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
فِىٓFeein
أَىِّAyyiwhatever
صُورَةٍSooratinform
مَّاMaathat
شَآءَShaaa’aHe willed
رَكَّبَكَRakkabakHe assembled you

Simple Explanation

Allah asks the human being a direct question: what deceived you concerning your Generous Lord? The problem is that people often misuse Allah’s generosity as an excuse to delay obedience.

Allah reminds the human being that He created him, proportioned him, balanced him, and assembled him in whatever form He willed.

These ayahs remove arrogance. The body, shape, balance, and existence of the human being are all gifts from Allah, so the correct response is gratitude and obedience.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
GratitudeYou remember Allah created, balanced, and formed you.
HumilityYou do not become deceived about your Generous Lord.
ObedienceYou respond to Allah’s generosity with submission.

Pause and Speak to Allah

The ayah is not only information; it is a mirror for the heart.

Say in your heart: Ya Allah, do not let me be deceived about Your generosity; make me grateful and obedient.

Reflection: Am I using Allah’s generosity to obey Him or to delay repentance?
Ayah 9
Surah Al-Infitar

كَلَّا بَلْ تُكَذِّبُونَ بِٱلدِّينِ

Transliteration

Kallaa bal tukazziboona bid-deen

English Translation

No indeed. Rather, you deny the Recompense.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
كَلَّاKallaano indeed
بَلْBalrather
تُكَذِّبُونَTukazziboonyou deny
بِٱلدِّينِBid-deenthe Recompense / Judgment

Simple Explanation

Allah exposes the real disease: denial of the Day of Recompense. When people deny accountability, they become careless with deeds.

But Allah reminds us that noble recording angels are over us. They know what we do and record it with precision.

This builds careful living. A believer remembers that private actions are not hidden from Allah or from the angels appointed to record.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Careful LivingYou remember noble angels record what you do.
Faith in AccountabilityYou do not deny the Day of Recompense.
IntegrityYou act rightly even when people cannot see.

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 mindful of what the noble recording angels write about me.

Reflection: Would I be comfortable seeing today’s actions written in my record?
Ayah 10
Surah Al-Infitar

وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ لَحَـٰفِظِينَ

Transliteration

Wa inna ‘alaikum lahaafizeen

English Translation

And indeed, over you are guardians.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَإِنَّWa innaand indeed
عَلَيْكُمْ‘Alaikumover you
لَحَـٰفِظِينَLahaafizeensurely are guardians

Simple Explanation

Allah exposes the real disease: denial of the Day of Recompense. When people deny accountability, they become careless with deeds.

But Allah reminds us that noble recording angels are over us. They know what we do and record it with precision.

This builds careful living. A believer remembers that private actions are not hidden from Allah or from the angels appointed to record.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Careful LivingYou remember noble angels record what you do.
Faith in AccountabilityYou do not deny the Day of Recompense.
IntegrityYou act rightly even when people cannot see.

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 mindful of what the noble recording angels write about me.

Reflection: Would I be comfortable seeing today’s actions written in my record?
Ayah 11
Surah Al-Infitar

كِرَامًا كَـٰتِبِينَ

Transliteration

Kiraaman kaatibeen

English Translation

Noble, recording.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
كِرَامًاKiraamannoble
كَـٰتِبِينَKaatibeenrecording / writers

Simple Explanation

Allah exposes the real disease: denial of the Day of Recompense. When people deny accountability, they become careless with deeds.

But Allah reminds us that noble recording angels are over us. They know what we do and record it with precision.

This builds careful living. A believer remembers that private actions are not hidden from Allah or from the angels appointed to record.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Careful LivingYou remember noble angels record what you do.
Faith in AccountabilityYou do not deny the Day of Recompense.
IntegrityYou act rightly even when people cannot see.

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 mindful of what the noble recording angels write about me.

Reflection: Would I be comfortable seeing today’s actions written in my record?
Ayah 12
Surah Al-Infitar

يَعْلَمُونَ مَا تَفْعَلُونَ

Transliteration

Ya‘lamoona maa taf‘aloon

English Translation

They know whatever you do.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
يَعْلَمُونَYa‘lamoonthey know
مَاMaawhat
تَفْعَلُونَTaf‘aloonyou do

Simple Explanation

Allah exposes the real disease: denial of the Day of Recompense. When people deny accountability, they become careless with deeds.

But Allah reminds us that noble recording angels are over us. They know what we do and record it with precision.

This builds careful living. A believer remembers that private actions are not hidden from Allah or from the angels appointed to record.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Careful LivingYou remember noble angels record what you do.
Faith in AccountabilityYou do not deny the Day of Recompense.
IntegrityYou act rightly even when people cannot see.

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 mindful of what the noble recording angels write about me.

Reflection: Would I be comfortable seeing today’s actions written in my record?
Ayah 13
Surah Al-Infitar

إِنَّ ٱلْأَبْرَارَ لَفِى نَعِيمٍ

Transliteration

Innal-abraara lafee na‘eem

English Translation

Indeed, the righteous will surely be in bliss.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
إِنَّInnaindeed
ٱلْأَبْرَارَAl-abraarthe righteous
لَفِىLafeewill surely be in
نَعِيمٍNa‘eembliss

Simple Explanation

Allah divides the final outcome clearly: the righteous will be in bliss, while the wicked will be in Hellfire.

The wicked will enter it on the Day of Recompense and will not be absent from it. This is a serious warning against treating sin and denial lightly.

The ayahs remind us that the difference between righteousness and wickedness is not theoretical; it leads to two very different endings.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
RighteousnessYou seek the bliss promised to the righteous.
Fear of WickednessYou avoid the path that leads to Hellfire.
SeriousnessYou understand deeds lead to real outcomes.

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 among the righteous in bliss and protect me from Hellfire.

Reflection: Am I walking toward the path of the righteous or the wicked?
Ayah 14
Surah Al-Infitar

وَإِنَّ ٱلْفُجَّارَ لَفِى جَحِيمٍ

Transliteration

Wa innal-fujjaara lafee jaheem

English Translation

And indeed, the wicked will surely be in Hellfire.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَإِنَّWa innaand indeed
ٱلْفُجَّارَAl-fujjaarthe wicked
لَفِىLafeewill surely be in
جَحِيمٍJaheemHellfire

Simple Explanation

Allah divides the final outcome clearly: the righteous will be in bliss, while the wicked will be in Hellfire.

The wicked will enter it on the Day of Recompense and will not be absent from it. This is a serious warning against treating sin and denial lightly.

The ayahs remind us that the difference between righteousness and wickedness is not theoretical; it leads to two very different endings.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
RighteousnessYou seek the bliss promised to the righteous.
Fear of WickednessYou avoid the path that leads to Hellfire.
SeriousnessYou understand deeds lead to real outcomes.

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 among the righteous in bliss and protect me from Hellfire.

Reflection: Am I walking toward the path of the righteous or the wicked?
Ayah 15
Surah Al-Infitar

يَصْلَوْنَهَا يَوْمَ ٱلدِّينِ

Transliteration

Yaslawna haa yawmaid-deen

English Translation

They will enter it on the Day of Recompense.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
يَصْلَوْنَهَاYaslawna haathey will enter / burn in it
يَوْمَYawmaon the Day of
ٱلدِّينِAd-deenRecompense / Judgment

Simple Explanation

Allah divides the final outcome clearly: the righteous will be in bliss, while the wicked will be in Hellfire.

The wicked will enter it on the Day of Recompense and will not be absent from it. This is a serious warning against treating sin and denial lightly.

The ayahs remind us that the difference between righteousness and wickedness is not theoretical; it leads to two very different endings.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
RighteousnessYou seek the bliss promised to the righteous.
Fear of WickednessYou avoid the path that leads to Hellfire.
SeriousnessYou understand deeds lead to real outcomes.

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 among the righteous in bliss and protect me from Hellfire.

Reflection: Am I walking toward the path of the righteous or the wicked?
Ayah 16
Surah Al-Infitar

وَمَا هُمْ عَنْهَا بِغَآئِبِينَ

Transliteration

Wa maa hum ‘anhaa bighaaa’ibeen

English Translation

And they will not be absent from it.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَمَاWa maaand not
هُمْHumthey
عَنْهَا‘Anhaafrom it
بِغَآئِبِينَBighaaa’ibeenwill be absent

Simple Explanation

Allah divides the final outcome clearly: the righteous will be in bliss, while the wicked will be in Hellfire.

The wicked will enter it on the Day of Recompense and will not be absent from it. This is a serious warning against treating sin and denial lightly.

The ayahs remind us that the difference between righteousness and wickedness is not theoretical; it leads to two very different endings.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
RighteousnessYou seek the bliss promised to the righteous.
Fear of WickednessYou avoid the path that leads to Hellfire.
SeriousnessYou understand deeds lead to real outcomes.

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 among the righteous in bliss and protect me from Hellfire.

Reflection: Am I walking toward the path of the righteous or the wicked?
Ayah 17
Surah Al-Infitar

وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا يَوْمُ ٱلدِّينِ

Transliteration

Wa maaa adraaka maa yawmud-deen

English Translation

And what can make you know what the Day of Recompense is?

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
وَمَآWa maaaand what
أَدْرَىٰكَAdraakacan make you know
مَاMaawhat
يَوْمُYawmuthe Day of
ٱلدِّينِAd-deenRecompense is

Simple Explanation

Allah repeats the question: what can make you know what the Day of Recompense is? The repetition makes the heart pause before the greatness of that Day.

That Day, no soul will own anything for another soul. No one can rescue another by personal power, family status, wealth, or influence.

All command will belong to Allah alone. This ending teaches complete dependence on Allah and the need to prepare before that Day arrives.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Dependence on AllahYou know no soul can save another without Allah.
Fear of JudgmentYou prepare for the Day when command belongs only to Him.
SincerityYou work for Allah before worldly supports disappear.

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 on the Day when no soul can help another and all command belongs to You.

Reflection: Am I relying on people, or preparing to stand before Allah alone?
Ayah 18
Surah Al-Infitar

ثُمَّ مَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا يَوْمُ ٱلدِّينِ

Transliteration

Thumma maaa adraaka maa yawmud-deen

English Translation

Then, what can make you know what the Day of Recompense is?

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
ثُمَّThummathen
مَآMaaawhat
أَدْرَىٰكَAdraakacan make you know
مَاMaawhat
يَوْمُYawmuthe Day of
ٱلدِّينِAd-deenRecompense is

Simple Explanation

Allah repeats the question: what can make you know what the Day of Recompense is? The repetition makes the heart pause before the greatness of that Day.

That Day, no soul will own anything for another soul. No one can rescue another by personal power, family status, wealth, or influence.

All command will belong to Allah alone. This ending teaches complete dependence on Allah and the need to prepare before that Day arrives.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Dependence on AllahYou know no soul can save another without Allah.
Fear of JudgmentYou prepare for the Day when command belongs only to Him.
SincerityYou work for Allah before worldly supports disappear.

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 on the Day when no soul can help another and all command belongs to You.

Reflection: Am I relying on people, or preparing to stand before Allah alone?
Ayah 19
Surah Al-Infitar

يَوْمَ لَا تَمْلِكُ نَفْسٌ لِّنَفْسٍ شَيْـًٔا ۖ وَٱلْأَمْرُ يَوْمَئِذٍ لِّلَّهِ

Transliteration

Yawma laa tamliku nafsul-linafsin shai’aa; wal-amru yawma’izil-lillaah

English Translation

The Day when no soul will possess anything for another soul, and the command that Day will belong to Allah.

Word-by-Word Meaning

ArabicTransliterationSimple Meaning
يَوْمَYawmathe Day
لَاLaanot
تَمْلِكُTamlikuwill possess / have power
نَفْسٌNafsuna soul
لِّنَفْسٍLinafsinfor another soul
شَيْـًٔاShai’aaanything
وَٱلْأَمْرُWal-amruand the command
يَوْمَئِذٍYawma’izinthat Day
لِّلَّهِLillaahbelongs to Allah

Simple Explanation

Allah repeats the question: what can make you know what the Day of Recompense is? The repetition makes the heart pause before the greatness of that Day.

That Day, no soul will own anything for another soul. No one can rescue another by personal power, family status, wealth, or influence.

All command will belong to Allah alone. This ending teaches complete dependence on Allah and the need to prepare before that Day arrives.

What This Ayah Builds Inside You

Inner QualityHow This Ayah Builds It
Dependence on AllahYou know no soul can save another without Allah.
Fear of JudgmentYou prepare for the Day when command belongs only to Him.
SincerityYou work for Allah before worldly supports disappear.

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 on the Day when no soul can help another and all command belongs to You.

Reflection: Am I relying on people, or preparing to stand before Allah alone?