Surah 69 · 52 verses
Al-Haqqah
الحاقة
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
ٱلْحَآقَّةُ
The Inevitable Reality -
Al haaaqqah
Word by word
Interpretation
Allah mentions the hour or resurrection that will occur on everyone.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَا ٱلْحَآقَّةُ
What is the Inevitable Reality?
Mal haaaqqah
Word by word
Interpretation
Then He enhances its importance by asking this question: ‘What is al-Ḥāq-qah?’
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْحَآقَّةُ
And what can make you know what is the Inevitable Reality?
Wa maaa adraaka mal haaaqqah
Word by word
Interpretation
Has anyone taught you about this al-Ḥāq-qah?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَذَّبَتْ ثَمُودُ وَعَادٌۢ بِٱلْقَارِعَةِ
Thamūd and ʿAad denied the Striking Calamity [i.e., the Resurrection].
Kazzabat samoodu wa 'Aadum bil qaari'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
The Thamūd, the people of Saleh, and the ‘Ād, the people of Hud all denied the Day of Judgement that will strike the people with its severe horrors.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَمَّا ثَمُودُ فَأُهْلِكُوا۟ بِٱلطَّاغِيَةِ
So as for Thamūd, they were destroyed by the overpowering [blast].
Fa-ammaa Samoodu fauhlikoo bittaaghiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
As for the Thamūd, Allah destroyed them with a scream that reached the height of severity and horror.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَمَّا عَادٌ فَأُهْلِكُوا۟ بِرِيحٍ صَرْصَرٍ عَاتِيَةٍ
And as for ʿAad, they were destroyed by a screaming, violent wind
Wa ammaa 'Aadun fa uhlikoo bireehin sarsarin 'aatiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
As for the ‘Ād, Allah destroyed them with a severely cold, relentless wind that reached the height of harshness upon them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
سَخَّرَهَا عَلَيْهِمْ سَبْعَ لَيَالٍ وَثَمَـٰنِيَةَ أَيَّامٍ حُسُومًا فَتَرَى ٱلْقَوْمَ فِيهَا صَرْعَىٰ كَأَنَّهُمْ أَعْجَازُ نَخْلٍ خَاوِيَةٍ
Which He [i.e., Allāh] imposed upon them for seven nights and eight days in succession, so you would see the people therein fallen as if they were hollow trunks of palm trees.
Sakhkharahaa 'alaihim sab'a la yaalinw wa samaaniyata ayyaamin husooman fataral qawma feehaa sar'aa ka annahum a'jaazu nakhlin khaawiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
Allah released it upon them for seven nights and eight days, destroying them all. You would have seen the people destroyed in their homes, thrown onto the ground by the wind; as if they were the decomposed trunks of date palms fallen to the ground.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَهَلْ تَرَىٰ لَهُم مِّنۢ بَاقِيَةٍ
Then do you see of them any remains?
Fahal taraa lahum mim baaqiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
Do you see anyone of them remaining, after the punishment that afflicted them?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَجَآءَ فِرْعَوْنُ وَمَن قَبْلَهُۥ وَٱلْمُؤْتَفِكَـٰتُ بِٱلْخَاطِئَةِ
And there came Pharaoh and those before him and the overturned cities with sin.
Wa jaaa'a Firawnu wa man qablahoo wal mu'tafikaatu bilhaati'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
Pharaoh and the nations before him, and the communities that were punished by being turned upside down i.e. the people of Lot, all committed wrong acts in ascribing partners with Allah and sins.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَعَصَوْا۟ رَسُولَ رَبِّهِمْ فَأَخَذَهُمْ أَخْذَةً رَّابِيَةً
And they disobeyed the messenger of their Lord, so He seized them with a seizure exceeding [in severity].
Fa'ansaw Rasoola Rabbihim fa akhazahum akhzatar raabiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
Each of them disobeyed their Messengers who were sent to them and rejected them, so Allah seized them with a seizing that exceeded the force required to destroy them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّا لَمَّا طَغَا ٱلْمَآءُ حَمَلْنَـٰكُمْ فِى ٱلْجَارِيَةِ
Indeed, when the water overflowed, We carried you [i.e., your ancestors] in the sailing ship
Innaa lammaa taghal maaa'u hamalnaakum fil jaariyah
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, when the water exceeded its limit in rising, I carried those of you who were in their backs on the ark that floated and which Noah (peace be upon him) built upon My command. So in effect, I carried you.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لِنَجْعَلَهَا لَكُمْ تَذْكِرَةً وَتَعِيَهَآ أُذُنٌ وَٰعِيَةٌ
That We might make it for you a reminder and [that] a conscious ear would be conscious of it.
Linaj'alahaa lakum tazki ratanw-wa ta'iyahaa unzununw waa'iyah
Word by word
Interpretation
So that I could let the ark and its tale become a lesson through which proof of the destruction of the people of disbelief could be taken, together with the saving of the people of faith, and so attentive ears could take heed.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِذَا نُفِخَ فِى ٱلصُّورِ نَفْخَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ
Then when the Horn is blown with one blast
Fa izaa nufikha fis soori nafkhatunw waahidah
Word by word
Interpretation
So when the appointed angel will blow into the trumpet once, being the second blowing.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَحُمِلَتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ وَٱلْجِبَالُ فَدُكَّتَا دَكَّةً وَٰحِدَةً
And the earth and the mountains are lifted and leveled with one blow [i.e., stroke] -
Wa humilatil ardu wal jibaalu fadukkataa dakkatanw waahidah
Word by word
Interpretation
And the earth and mountains are raised, then crushed with one severe blow, the earth and its mountains will turn to pieces.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَيَوْمَئِذٍ وَقَعَتِ ٱلْوَاقِعَةُ
Then on that Day, the Occurrence [i.e., Resurrection] will occur,
Fa yawma'izinw waqa'atil waaqi'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
On the day when all that happens, the Day of Judgement will occur.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱنشَقَّتِ ٱلسَّمَآءُ فَهِىَ يَوْمَئِذٍ وَاهِيَةٌ
And the heaven will split [open], for that Day it is infirm.
Wanshaqqatis samaaa'u fahiya yawma 'izinw-waahiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
And the sky will crack open on that day because of the angels descending from it. So on that day it will be weak, whereas it was once solid and unyielding.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلْمَلَكُ عَلَىٰٓ أَرْجَآئِهَا ۚ وَيَحْمِلُ عَرْشَ رَبِّكَ فَوْقَهُمْ يَوْمَئِذٍ ثَمَـٰنِيَةٌ
And the angels are at its edges. And there will bear the Throne of your Lord above them, that Day, eight [of them].
Wal malaku 'alaaa arjaaa'ihaa; wa yahmilu 'Arsha Rabbika fawqahum yawma'izin samaaniyah
Word by word
Interpretation
The angels will be on its edges and corners. Eight elite angels will carry the throne of your Lord on that great day.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَوْمَئِذٍ تُعْرَضُونَ لَا تَخْفَىٰ مِنكُمْ خَافِيَةٌ
That Day, you will be exhibited [for judgement]; not hidden among you is anything concealed.
Yawma'izin tu'radoona laa takhfaa min kum khaafiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
O people! On that Day, you will be exhibited for judgemen]; not hidden among you is anything concealed, rather Allah will be fully aware and watchful of it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِىَ كِتَـٰبَهُۥ بِيَمِينِهِۦ فَيَقُولُ هَآؤُمُ ٱقْرَءُوا۟ كِتَـٰبِيَهْ
So as for he who is given his record in his right hand, he will say, "Here, read my record!
Fa ammaa man ootiya kitaabahoo biyameenihee fa yaqoolu haaa'umuq ra'oo kitaabiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
As for the one who is given his book of deeds in his right hand, he will say out of happiness and delight, “Take and read my book of deeds!”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنِّى ظَنَنتُ أَنِّى مُلَـٰقٍ حِسَابِيَهْ
Indeed, I was certain that I would be meeting my account."
Innee zannantu annee mulaaqin hisaabiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
“Indeed, I did good deeds in the world and was convinced of being resurrected and having to meet my reward.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَهُوَ فِى عِيشَةٍ رَّاضِيَةٍ
So he will be in a pleasant life -
Fahuwa fee 'eeshatir raadiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
So he will be living in a contented manner because of seeing the everlasting favours.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِى جَنَّةٍ عَالِيَةٍ
In an elevated garden,
Fee jannnatin 'aaliyah
Word by word
Interpretation
In a Paradise elevated in position and rank.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قُطُوفُهَا دَانِيَةٌ
Its [fruit] to be picked hanging near.
Qutoofuhaa daaniyah
Word by word
Interpretation
The fruits of which will be near to those intending to consume them.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كُلُوا۟ وَٱشْرَبُوا۟ هَنِيٓـًٔۢا بِمَآ أَسْلَفْتُمْ فِى ٱلْأَيَّامِ ٱلْخَالِيَةِ
[They will be told], "Eat and drink in satisfaction for what you put forth in the days past."
Kuloo washraboo haneee'am bimaaa aslaftum fil ayyaamil khaliyah
Word by word
Interpretation
It will be said to them in hospitality, “Eat and drink carefree of any ill repercussions due to the good deeds you sent forth in the days passed in the world.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَمَّا مَنْ أُوتِىَ كِتَـٰبَهُۥ بِشِمَالِهِۦ فَيَقُولُ يَـٰلَيْتَنِى لَمْ أُوتَ كِتَـٰبِيَهْ
But as for he who is given his record in his left hand, he will say, "Oh, I wish I had not been given my record
Wa ammaa man ootiya kitaabahoo bishimaalihee fa yaqoolu yaalaitanee lam oota kitaaabiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
As for the one who will be given his book of deeds in his left hand, he will say out of extreme regret, “If only I had not been given my book of deeds, because of the evil deeds deserving punishment within it.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَمْ أَدْرِ مَا حِسَابِيَهْ
And had not known what is my account.
Wa lam adri maa hisaabiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
“And if only I did not know what the result of my giving account was.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَـٰلَيْتَهَا كَانَتِ ٱلْقَاضِيَةَ
I wish it [i.e., my death] had been the decisive one.
Yaa laitahaa kaanatil qaadiyah
Word by word
Interpretation
“If only the death I died, was the final one after which I was never resurrected.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَآ أَغْنَىٰ عَنِّى مَالِيَهْ ۜ
My wealth has not availed me.
Maaa aghnaa 'annee maaliyah
Word by word
Interpretation
“My wealth did not protect me at all from the punishment of Allah.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
هَلَكَ عَنِّى سُلْطَـٰنِيَهْ
Gone from me is my authority."
Halaka 'annee sultaaniyah
Word by word
Interpretation
“My evidence has deserted me, as well as all the strength and dignity.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
خُذُوهُ فَغُلُّوهُ
[Allāh will say], "Seize him and shackle him.
Khuzoohu faghullooh
Word by word
Interpretation
And it will be said, “O angels! Grab him and gather his hands at his neck.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ صَلُّوهُ
Then into Hellfire drive him.
Summal Jaheema sallooh
Word by word
Interpretation
“Then enter him into the hellfire so that he sees its heat.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ فِى سِلْسِلَةٍ ذَرْعُهَا سَبْعُونَ ذِرَاعًا فَٱسْلُكُوهُ
Then into a chain whose length is seventy cubits insert him."
Summa fee silsilatin zar'uhaa sab'oona ziraa'an faslukooh
Word by word
Interpretation
“Then chain him up with a chain measuring seventy cubits in length.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُۥ كَانَ لَا يُؤْمِنُ بِٱللَّهِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
Indeed, he did not used to believe in Allāh, the Most Great,
Innahoo kaana laa yu'minubillaahil 'Azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
“Indeed, he would not believe in Allah the Great.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَا يَحُضُّ عَلَىٰ طَعَامِ ٱلْمِسْكِينِ
Nor did he encourage the feeding of the poor.
wa laa yahuddu 'alaa ta'aamil miskeen
Word by word
Interpretation
“Neither would he encourage others to feed the poor.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَلَيْسَ لَهُ ٱلْيَوْمَ هَـٰهُنَا حَمِيمٌ
So there is not for him here this Day any devoted friend
Falaysa lahul yawma haahunaa hameem
Word by word
Interpretation
So on the Day of Judgement, he will have no relative to save him from the punishment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَا طَعَامٌ إِلَّا مِنْ غِسْلِينٍ
Nor any food except from the discharge of wounds;
Wa laa ta'aamun illaa min ghisleen
Word by word
Interpretation
Neither will he have any food to eat except the fluid flowing from the bodies of the people of the hellfire.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَّا يَأْكُلُهُۥٓ إِلَّا ٱلْخَـٰطِـُٔونَ
None will eat it except the sinners.
Laa yaakuluhooo illal khati'oon
Word by word
Interpretation
Only the sinners will eat from that food.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِمَا تُبْصِرُونَ
So I swear by what you see
Falaaa uqsimu bimaa tubsiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
Allah takes an oath on whatever you see.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَا لَا تُبْصِرُونَ
And what you do not see
Wa maa laa tubsiroon
Word by word
Interpretation
And He also takes an oath on whatever you cannot see.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلُ رَسُولٍ كَرِيمٍ
[That] indeed, it [i.e., the Qur’ān] is the word of a noble Messenger.
Innahoo laqawlu Rasoolin kareem
Word by word
Interpretation
That indeed, the Qur’ān is the speech of Allah, which His noble Messenger recites to the people.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَمَا هُوَ بِقَوْلِ شَاعِرٍ ۚ قَلِيلًا مَّا تُؤْمِنُونَ
And it is not the word of a poet; little do you believe.
Wa ma huwa biqawli shaa'ir; qaleelam maa tu'minoon
Word by word
Interpretation
It is not the speech of a poet because it is not on the pattern of a poem; little do you believe!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَا بِقَوْلِ كَاهِنٍ ۚ قَلِيلًا مَّا تَذَكَّرُونَ
Nor the word of a soothsayer; little do you remember.
Wa laa biqawli kaahin; qaleelam maa tazakkaroon
Word by word
Interpretation
Neither is it the speech of a fortune teller because the speech of fortune tellers is different to that of this Qur’ān; little do you take heed!
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
تَنزِيلٌ مِّن رَّبِّ ٱلْعَـٰلَمِينَ
[It is] a revelation from the Lord of the worlds.
Tanzeelum mir rabbil 'aalameen
Word by word
Interpretation
Rather, it is a revelation from the Lord of all creation.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَلَوْ تَقَوَّلَ عَلَيْنَا بَعْضَ ٱلْأَقَاوِيلِ
And if he [i.e., Muḥammad] had made up about Us some [false] sayings,
Wa law taqawwala 'alainaa ba'dal aqaaweel
Word by word
Interpretation
And if Muhammad was to fabricate lies and attribute them to Me, which I had not said.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
لَأَخَذْنَا مِنْهُ بِٱلْيَمِينِ
We would have seized him by the right hand;
La-akhaznaa minhu bilyameen
Word by word
Interpretation
I would definitely take forceful and due retribution from him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ لَقَطَعْنَا مِنْهُ ٱلْوَتِينَ
Then We would have cut from him the aorta.
Summa laqata'naa minhul wateen
Word by word
Interpretation
Then I would cut the vein connected to his heart.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَمَا مِنكُم مِّنْ أَحَدٍ عَنْهُ حَـٰجِزِينَ
And there is no one of you who could prevent [Us] from him.
Famaa minkum min ahadin'anhu haajizeen
Word by word
Interpretation
But none of you can protect him from Me, so it is far-fetched that he fabricates lies because of you.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّهُۥ لَتَذْكِرَةٌ لِّلْمُتَّقِينَ
And indeed, it [i.e., the Qur’ān] is a reminder for the righteous.
Wa innahoo latazkiratul lilmuttaqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
And indeed, the Qur’ān is an admonition for those who are mindful of their Lord by fulfilling His commands and refraining from the things He has not allowed.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّا لَنَعْلَمُ أَنَّ مِنكُم مُّكَذِّبِينَ
And indeed, We know that among you are deniers.
Wa inna lana'lamu anna minkum mukazzibeen
Word by word
Interpretation
And I know that there are definitely people among you who reject this Qur’ān.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّهُۥ لَحَسْرَةٌ عَلَى ٱلْكَـٰفِرِينَ
And indeed, it will be [a cause of] regret upon the disbelievers.
Wa innahu lahasratun 'alal kaafireen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, rejection of this Qur’ān will be a means of great regret on the Day of Judgement.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَإِنَّهُۥ لَحَقُّ ٱلْيَقِينِ
And indeed, it is the truth of certainty.
Wa innahoo lahaqqul yaqeen
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, the Qur’ān is the certain truth: there is no doubt and dispute that it is from Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَسَبِّحْ بِٱسْمِ رَبِّكَ ٱلْعَظِيمِ
So exalt the name of your Lord, the Most Great.
Fasbbih bismi Rabbikal 'Azeem
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! So proclaim the purity of you Lord of whatever is not befitting of Him, and remember His great name.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.