Surah 79 · 46 verses
An-Nazi'at
النازعات
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ
وَٱلنَّـٰزِعَـٰتِ غَرْقًا
By those [angels] who extract with violence
Wan naazi 'aati gharqa
Word by word
Interpretation
Allah takes an oath on the angels who pull out the souls of the disbelievers with severity and harshness.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلنَّـٰشِطَـٰتِ نَشْطًا
And [by] those who remove with ease
Wan naa shi taati nashta
Word by word
Interpretation
And He also takes an oath on the angels who gently remove the souls of the believers with ease and smoothness.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلسَّـٰبِحَـٰتِ سَبْحًا
And [by] those who glide [as if] swimming
Wass saabi-haati sabha
Word by word
Interpretation
He also takes an oath on the angels who float from the heavens to the earth, by the command of Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱلسَّـٰبِقَـٰتِ سَبْقًا
And those who race each other in a race
Fass saabi qaati sabqa
Word by word
Interpretation
And He also takes an oath on the angels who compete with one another to carry out the command of Allah.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَٱلْمُدَبِّرَٰتِ أَمْرًا
And those who arrange [each] matter,
Fal mu dab-bi raati amra
Word by word
Interpretation
He also takes an oath on the angels who execute the decree of Allah that He has commanded them to, i.e. the angels appointed to the deeds of the servants. He takes an oath on all that, that He will definitely resurrect them for accounting and requital.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَوْمَ تَرْجُفُ ٱلرَّاجِفَةُ
On the Day the blast [of the Horn] will convulse [creation],
Yawma tarjufur raajifa
Word by word
Interpretation
On the day when the earth will tremble upon the first blowing of the horn.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
تَتْبَعُهَا ٱلرَّادِفَةُ
There will follow it the subsequent [one].
Tatba'u har raadifa
Word by word
Interpretation
The second blow will follow it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قُلُوبٌ يَوْمَئِذٍ وَاجِفَةٌ
Hearts, that Day, will tremble,
Quloobuny-yau maaiziw-waaji-fa
Word by word
Interpretation
The hearts of some people will be fearful on that day.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَبْصَـٰرُهَا خَـٰشِعَةٌ
Their eyes humbled.
Absaa ruhaa khashi'ah
Word by word
Interpretation
The effects of humiliation will be apparent on their faces.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَقُولُونَ أَءِنَّا لَمَرْدُودُونَ فِى ٱلْحَافِرَةِ
They are [presently] saying, "Will we indeed be returned to [our] former state [of life]?
Ya qoo loona a-inna lamar doo doona fil haafirah
Word by word
Interpretation
They would say: “Will we be returned to life after we have died?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَءِذَا كُنَّا عِظَـٰمًا نَّخِرَةً
Even if we should be decayed bones?"
Aizaa kunna 'izaa man-nakhirah
Word by word
Interpretation
“When we will become decomposed, empty bones, will we be returned then?!”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
قَالُوا۟ تِلْكَ إِذًا كَرَّةٌ خَاسِرَةٌ
They say, "That, then, would be a losing return."
Qaalu tilka izan karratun khaasirah.
Word by word
Interpretation
They say: “If we are returned, that return will be a loss, and the person returning will be defrauded.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّمَا هِىَ زَجْرَةٌ وَٰحِدَةٌ
Indeed, it will be but one shout,
Fa inna ma hiya zajratuw-waahida
Word by word
Interpretation
The matter of the resurrection is easy. It will only be a single scream from the angel appointed to blow.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِذَا هُم بِٱلسَّاهِرَةِ
And suddenly they will be [alert] upon the earth's surface.
Faizaa hum biss saahirah
Word by word
Interpretation
Then suddenly, everyone will be alive on the face of the earth, after they were dead within it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
هَلْ أَتَىٰكَ حَدِيثُ مُوسَىٰٓ
Has there reached you the story of Moses? -
Hal ataaka hadeethu Musaa
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! Has the news of Moses, his Lord and enemy, Pharaoh, come to you?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِذْ نَادَىٰهُ رَبُّهُۥ بِٱلْوَادِ ٱلْمُقَدَّسِ طُوًى
When his Lord called to him in the sacred valley of Ṭuwā,
Iz nadaahu rabbuhu bil waadil-muqad dasi tuwa
Word by word
Interpretation
When his Lord may He be glorified called out to him at the blessed valley of Tuwa.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ٱذْهَبْ إِلَىٰ فِرْعَوْنَ إِنَّهُۥ طَغَىٰ
"Go to Pharaoh. Indeed, he has transgressed.
Izhab ilaa fir'auna innahu taghaa.
Word by word
Interpretation
Among the things He said to him was: “Go to Pharaoh; indeed, he has trespassed the limits of oppression and arrogance.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَقُلْ هَل لَّكَ إِلَىٰٓ أَن تَزَكَّىٰ
And say to him, 'Would you [be willing to] purify yourself
Faqul hal laka ilaa-an tazakka.
Word by word
Interpretation
“Then say to him: “O Pharaoh! Do you want to purify yourself from disbelief and sins?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَهْدِيَكَ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ فَتَخْشَىٰ
And let me guide you to your Lord so you would fear [Him]?'"
Wa ahdi yaka ila rabbika fatakh sha
Word by word
Interpretation
“I will guide you to your Lord who has created you and provided for you so that you can fear Him and act according to His pleasure, together with refraining from things that cause His wrath.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَرَىٰهُ ٱلْـَٔايَةَ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰ
And he showed him the greatest sign,
Fa araahul-aayatal kubra.
Word by word
Interpretation
Moses (peace be upon him) then showed him the great miracle that proved he was a Messenger from his Lord, i.e. the Hand and the Staff.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَكَذَّبَ وَعَصَىٰ
But he [i.e., Pharaoh] denied and disobeyed.
Fa kazzaba wa asaa.
Word by word
Interpretation
Pharaoh did not do anything except reject these signs, and disobeyed the instruction Moses (peace be upon him) gave to him.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ثُمَّ أَدْبَرَ يَسْعَىٰ
Then he turned his back, striving [i.e., plotting].
Thumma adbara yas'aa.
Word by word
Interpretation
He then turned away from bringing faith in what Moses had brought.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَحَشَرَ فَنَادَىٰ
And he gathered [his people] and called out.
Fa hashara fanada.
Word by word
Interpretation
And turned his attention to mobilising his armies to overpower Moses. He called out to his people, saying:
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَقَالَ أَنَا۠ رَبُّكُمُ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ
And said, "I am your most exalted lord."
Faqala ana rabbu kumul-a'laa.
Word by word
Interpretation
“I am your highest Lord; you are not to be obedient to anyone except me.”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَخَذَهُ ٱللَّهُ نَكَالَ ٱلْـَٔاخِرَةِ وَٱلْأُولَىٰٓ
So Allāh seized him in exemplary punishment for the last and the first [transgression]..
Fa-akha zahul laahu nakalal aakhirati wal-oola.
Word by word
Interpretation
So Allah seized him and punished him in the world by drowning him in the sea, and He will punish him in the afterlife by entering him into the severest punishment.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّ فِى ذَٰلِكَ لَعِبْرَةً لِّمَن يَخْشَىٰٓ
Indeed in that is a lesson [i.e., warning] for whoever would fear [Allāh].
Inna fee zaalika la'ibratal limaiy-yaksha
Word by word
Interpretation
Indeed, in My punishing of Pharaoh in the world and the afterlife, there is admonition for the one who fears Allah, because it is he who benefits from the admonitions.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
ءَأَنتُمْ أَشَدُّ خَلْقًا أَمِ ٱلسَّمَآءُ ۚ بَنَىٰهَا
Are you a more difficult creation or is the heaven? He [i.e., Allāh] constructed it.
A-antum a shaddu khalqan amis samaa-u banaaha.
Word by word
Interpretation
O rejectors of the resurrection! Is your origination, or the origination of the heavens that He has created, harder for Allah?
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
رَفَعَ سَمْكَهَا فَسَوَّىٰهَا
He raised its ceiling and proportioned it.
Raf'a sam kaha fasaw waaha
Word by word
Interpretation
He raised the peak of the heaven vertically, and made it smooth: there is no break, crack or defect in it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَغْطَشَ لَيْلَهَا وَأَخْرَجَ ضُحَىٰهَا
And He darkened its night and extracted its brightness.
Wa aghtasha lailaha wa akhraja duhaaha.
Word by word
Interpretation
And He darkened its night when the sun set, while manifesting its light when it rose.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلْأَرْضَ بَعْدَ ذَٰلِكَ دَحَىٰهَآ
And after that He spread the earth.
Wal arda b'ada zaalika dahaaha.
Word by word
Interpretation
As for the earth after He created the heavens, He spread it out and placed within it its benefits.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
أَخْرَجَ مِنْهَا مَآءَهَا وَمَرْعَىٰهَا
He extracted from it its water and its pasture,
Akhraja minha maa-aha wa mar 'aaha.
Word by word
Interpretation
He extracted water from it in the form of flowing springs, and made plants grow on it which the livestock graze.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَٱلْجِبَالَ أَرْسَىٰهَا
And the mountains He set firmly
Wal jibala arsaaha.
Word by word
Interpretation
And He made the mountains stand firm on the earth.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
مَتَـٰعًا لَّكُمْ وَلِأَنْعَـٰمِكُمْ
As enjoyment [i.e., provision] for you and your grazing livestock.
Mataa'al lakum wali an 'aamikum.
Word by word
Interpretation
O people! All that is for your benefit, and for the benefit of your livestock. So whoever created all that, is not incapable of recreating you anew.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِذَا جَآءَتِ ٱلطَّآمَّةُ ٱلْكُبْرَىٰ
But when there comes the greatest Overwhelming Calamity -
Fa-izaa jaaa'atit taaam matul kubraa.
Word by word
Interpretation
So when the second blowing will come, which will cover everything with its terror, and the judgement will occur.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَوْمَ يَتَذَكَّرُ ٱلْإِنسَـٰنُ مَا سَعَىٰ
The Day when man will remember that for which he strove,
Yauma Yata zakkarul insaanu ma sa'aa.
Word by word
Interpretation
On the day when it will come, the human will remember what deeds he sent forth: whether good or bad.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَبُرِّزَتِ ٱلْجَحِيمُ لِمَن يَرَىٰ
And Hellfire will be exposed for [all] those who see -
Wa burrizatil-jaheemu limany-yaraa.
Word by word
Interpretation
And hell will be brought and unveiled clearly for all to see.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَأَمَّا مَن طَغَىٰ
So as for he who transgressed
Fa ammaa man taghaa.
Word by word
Interpretation
As for the one who transgressed the limits into deviance.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَءَاثَرَ ٱلْحَيَوٰةَ ٱلدُّنْيَا
And preferred the life of the world,
Wa aasaral hayaatad dunyaa
Word by word
Interpretation
And gave priority to the temporary worldly life over the everlasting afterlife.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّ ٱلْجَحِيمَ هِىَ ٱلْمَأْوَىٰ
Then indeed, Hellfire will be [his] refuge.
Fa innal jaheema hiyal maawaa.
Word by word
Interpretation
Then indeed, the hellfire is his abode he will take shelter towards.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
وَأَمَّا مَنْ خَافَ مَقَامَ رَبِّهِۦ وَنَهَى ٱلنَّفْسَ عَنِ ٱلْهَوَىٰ
But as for he who feared the position of his Lord and prevented the soul from [unlawful] inclination,
Wa ammaa man khaafa maqaama Rabbihee wa nahan nafsa 'anil hawaa
Word by word
Interpretation
& 41. And as for the one who feared his standing before his Lord and stopped himself from following his desires that were made impermissible by Allah, then Paradise is his abode he will take shelter towards.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فَإِنَّ ٱلْجَنَّةَ هِىَ ٱلْمَأْوَىٰ
Then indeed, Paradise will be [his] refuge.
Fa innal jannata hiyal maawaa
Word by word
Interpretation
& 41. And as for the one who feared his standing before his Lord and stopped himself from following his desires that were made impermissible by Allah, then Paradise is his abode he will take shelter towards.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
يَسْـَٔلُونَكَ عَنِ ٱلسَّاعَةِ أَيَّانَ مُرْسَىٰهَا
They ask you, [O Muḥammad], about the Hour: when is its arrival?
Yas'aloonaka 'anis saa'ati ayyaana mursaahaa
Word by word
Interpretation
O Messenger! These rejectors of the resurrection ask you: “When will the Hour occur?”
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
فِيمَ أَنتَ مِن ذِكْرَىٰهَآ
In what [position] are you that you should mention it?
Feema anta min zikraahaa
Word by word
Interpretation
You do not have any knowledge regarding it that you can mention to them; nor is it befitting of your duty to, because your duty is only to prepare for it.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِلَىٰ رَبِّكَ مُنتَهَىٰهَآ
To your Lord is its finality.
Ilaa Rabbika muntahaa haa
Word by word
Interpretation
The total knowledge of the Hour is with your Lord alone.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
إِنَّمَآ أَنتَ مُنذِرُ مَن يَخْشَىٰهَا
You are only a warner for those who fear it.
Innamaaa anta munziru maiy yakshaahaa
Word by word
Interpretation
You are only a warner to the one who fears the Hour, because he is the one who benefits from your warning.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.
كَأَنَّهُمْ يَوْمَ يَرَوْنَهَا لَمْ يَلْبَثُوٓا۟ إِلَّا عَشِيَّةً أَوْ ضُحَىٰهَا
It will be, on the Day they see it, as though they had not remained [in the world] except for an afternoon or a morning thereof.
Ka annahum Yawma yarawnahaa lam yalbasooo illaa 'ashiyyatan aw duhaahaa
Word by word
Interpretation
It is as if on the day they see the Hour for themselves, they will not have remained in their worldly lives except for a single evening or morning.
Scholars' interpretation (al-Mukhtasar fi at-Tafsir). This is neither the Qur'an nor a translation of the verse.