About the Surah

In the name of Allah, the Entirely Merciful, the Especially Merciful.

Whosoever is in the heavens and on the earth glorifies Allah. He is the Sovereign, and to Him belongs all praise and thanks, and He is Able to do all things.

Allah created you (and it was expected that everyone would be a believer due to His Favour). So some of you are believers and others are disbelievers. And Allah is All-Seer of what you do (and He will reward or punish you accordingly).

He has created the heavens and the earth with wisdom and He fashioned your shape and made your shape the best (e.g. the parts of human body are the most proportionate as compared with any other creature). And to Him is the final return. (Also see Surah Al-Infitar:6-8)

He knows what is in the heavens and the earth and He knows what you conceal and what you reveal. And Allah is the All-Knower of what is in the breasts of the people.

Has not the news reached you of those who disbelieved before you? They tasted the punishment of their (evil) deeds (in this world). And there will be a painful torment for them (in the Hereafter).

That was because, their mes-sengers came to them with clear proofs, so they said: “Shall a mere human being guide us? (i.e. can a human being become a mes-senger?).” So they disbelieved and turned away (from the truth). And Allah did not care for them too (and de-prived them of His Mercy). And Allah is All-Rich (free of all needs), Worthy of all Praise.

The disbelievers think that they will never be resurrected (for the accountability). [O Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)!] Say: “Yes indeed. By my Creator, you will certainly be resur-rected, then you will be informed of what you did, and that  is very easy for Allah.”

So, believe in Allah and His Messenger [Muhammad (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him)] and in the light (this Quran) which We have sent. And Allah is Well-Acquainted with what you do (openly or secretly).

(Bear in mind) the Day when He will gather you all on the Day of Gathering – that will be the Day of mutual loss and gain. And whosoever believes in Allah and does good deeds, Allah will forgive his sins and will admit him to Gardens beneath which rivers flow to reside there forever. That will be a great success.

And those who disbelieved and denied Our revelations, they will be the residents of Hell-Fire, to reside there forever. And it is a very bad destination.

No adversity comes except with the Permission of Allah, and whosoever (firmly) believes in Allah, He guides his heart (towards patience and contentment). And Allah is All-Knower of everything.

And obey Allah (in all matters) and obey His Messenger, but if you turn away (from obedience), then the duty of Our Messenger is only to convey (the message) clearly.

Allah! None has the right to be worshipped but Him, and believers should put their trust in Allah Alone.

O you who believe! Indeed, some of your wives and children are your enemies (since they may stop you from the obedience of Allah). Hence, beware of them! But if you pardon (them) and overlook, and forgive (their faults), then, indeed, Allah is Very-Forgiving, Most Merciful.

Indeed, your wealth and your children are a trial for you (to test excessive indulgence in them). And there is a great reward with Allah (for those who obey Him).

So fear (and obey) Allah to your best ability! Listen (attentively) and obey (His Commands) and do spend (in charity), that is beneficial for you. And whosoever is saved from the greed of his inner self, then they are the successful.

If you give Allah a sincere loan, He will go on increasing your reward for you and will forgive (your sins too). And Allah is Highly Appreciative, Most Forbearing.

All Knower of the unseen and seen, the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.