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Surah Al-Buruj

The Constellations · Surah 85 · 22 ayat · Makkiyah

  1. 1

    بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلسَّمَآءِ ذَاتِ ٱلْبُرُوجِ

    Wassamaaa'i zaatil burooj

    By the sky containing great stars

  2. 2

    وَٱلْيَوْمِ ٱلْمَوْعُودِ

    Wal yawmil maw'ood

    And [by] the promised Day

  3. 3

    وَشَاهِدٍۢ وَمَشْهُودٍۢ

    Wa shaahidinw wa mashhood

    And [by] the witness and what is witnessed,

  4. 4

    قُتِلَ أَصْحَٰبُ ٱلْأُخْدُودِ

    Qutila as haabul ukhdood

    Cursed were the companions of the trench

  5. 5

    ٱلنَّارِ ذَاتِ ٱلْوَقُودِ

    Annaari zaatil waqood

    [Containing] the fire full of fuel,

  6. 6

    إِذْ هُمْ عَلَيْهَا قُعُودٌۭ

    Iz hum 'alaihaa qu'ood

    When they were sitting near it

  7. 7

    وَهُمْ عَلَىٰ مَا يَفْعَلُونَ بِٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ شُهُودٌۭ

    Wa hum 'alaa maa yaf'aloona bilmu 'mineena shuhood

    And they, to what they were doing against the believers, were witnesses.

  8. 8

    وَمَا نَقَمُوا۟ مِنْهُمْ إِلَّآ أَن يُؤْمِنُوا۟ بِٱللَّهِ ٱلْعَزِيزِ ٱلْحَمِيدِ

    Wa maa naqamoo minhum illaaa aiyu'minoo billaahil 'azeezil Hameed

    And they resented them not except because they believed in Allah, the Exalted in Might, the Praiseworthy,

  9. 9

    ٱلَّذِى لَهُۥ مُلْكُ ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ۚ وَٱللَّهُ عَلَىٰ كُلِّ شَىْءٍۢ شَهِيدٌ

    Allazee lahoo mulkus samaawaati wal ard; wallaahu 'alaa kulli shai 'in Shaheed

    To whom belongs the dominion of the heavens and the earth. And Allah, over all things, is Witness.

  10. 10

    إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ فَتَنُوا۟ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُؤْمِنَٰتِ ثُمَّ لَمْ يَتُوبُوا۟ فَلَهُمْ عَذَابُ جَهَنَّمَ وَلَهُمْ عَذَابُ ٱلْحَرِيقِ

    Innal lazeena fatanul mu'mineena wal mu'minaati summa lam yatooboo falahum 'azaabu Jahannama wa lahum 'azaabul hareeq

    Indeed, those who have tortured the believing men and believing women and then have not repented will have the punishment of Hell, and they will have the punishment of the Burning Fire.

  11. 11

    إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ وَعَمِلُوا۟ ٱلصَّٰلِحَٰتِ لَهُمْ جَنَّٰتٌۭ تَجْرِى مِن تَحْتِهَا ٱلْأَنْهَٰرُ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ ٱلْفَوْزُ ٱلْكَبِيرُ

    Innal lazeena aamanoo wa 'amilus saalihaati lahum Jannaatun tajree min tahtihal anhaar; zaalikal fawzul kabeer

    Indeed, those who have believed and done righteous deeds will have gardens beneath which rivers flow. That is the great attainment.

  12. 12

    إِنَّ بَطْشَ رَبِّكَ لَشَدِيدٌ

    Inna batsha Rabbika lashadeed

    Indeed, the vengeance of your Lord is severe.

  13. 13

    إِنَّهُۥ هُوَ يُبْدِئُ وَيُعِيدُ

    Innahoo Huwa yubdi'u wa yu'eed

    Indeed, it is He who originates [creation] and repeats.

  14. 14

    وَهُوَ ٱلْغَفُورُ ٱلْوَدُودُ

    Wa Huwal Ghafoorul Wadood

    And He is the Forgiving, the Affectionate,

  15. 15

    ذُو ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْمَجِيدُ

    Zul 'Arshil Majeed

    Honorable Owner of the Throne,

  16. 16

    فَعَّالٌۭ لِّمَا يُرِيدُ

    Fa' 'aalul limaa yureed

    Effecter of what He intends.

  17. 17

    هَلْ أَتَىٰكَ حَدِيثُ ٱلْجُنُودِ

    Hal ataaka hadeesul junood

    Has there reached you the story of the soldiers -

  18. 18

    فِرْعَوْنَ وَثَمُودَ

    Fir'awna wa Samood

    [Those of] Pharaoh and Thamud?

  19. 19

    بَلِ ٱلَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا۟ فِى تَكْذِيبٍۢ

    Balil lazeena kafaroo fee takzeeb

    But they who disbelieve are in [persistent] denial,

  20. 20

    وَٱللَّهُ مِن وَرَآئِهِم مُّحِيطٌۢ

    Wallaahu minw waraaa'ihim muheet

    While Allah encompasses them from behind.

  21. 21

    بَلْ هُوَ قُرْءَانٌۭ مَّجِيدٌۭ

    Bal huwa Quraanum Majeed

    But this is an honored Qur'an

  22. 22

    فِى لَوْحٍۢ مَّحْفُوظٍۭ

    Fee Lawhim Mahfooz

    [Inscribed] in a Preserved Slate.

Teks Arab, transliterasi, dan terjemahan (Saheeh International; Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih untuk Bahasa Melayu) melalui alquran.cloud. Bacaan oleh Mishary Alafasy melalui Islamic Network.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Surah Al-Buruj

2. Key Themes and Lessons of Surah Al-Buruj

3. Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Buruj

4. How to Apply Surah Al-Buruj to Your Daily Life

5. Explore More Islamic Tools and Knowledge Hubs

1. Introduction to Surah Al-Buruj

Surah Al-Buruj is the 85th chapter of the Holy Quran and stands as an incredibly powerful testament to the ultimate power of faith and the certainty of divine justice. The title Al-Buruj translates directly to "The Constellations" or "The Great Stars," referencing the vast, organized celestial bodies that Allah swears by in the opening verse. This chapter uses the scale of the cosmos to remind humanity that while worldly tyrants may rule over small patches of earth for a short time, the supreme authority over the entire universe belongs to God alone.

Revealed during the Meccan period, this moving Surah came down at a time when the early Muslim community faced severe, intense persecution at the hands of the Quraysh leadership. By recounting the historic and tragic story of the "People of the Ditch" (Ashab al-Ukhdud)—believers from a past era who chose to be thrown into a burning trench rather than renounce their faith—the chapter provided critical psychological comfort. It assured the struggling companions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that their sacrifices were witnessed by heaven and would be beautifully rewarded.

2. Key Themes and Lessons of Surah Al-Buruj

Delving deeply into the text reveals that Surah Al-Buruj masterfully addresses the struggles of the righteous, the limits of human tyranny, and the supreme attributes of Allah. The core themes highlighted in this chapter include:

  • The Ultimate Test of Faith (Iman): The central historical narrative illustrates the ultimate loyalty of true believers who remained steadfast in their monotheism even when faced with immediate, violent death in the fiery ditch.
  • Divine Accountability for Oppressors: The Surah promises a severe, undeniable punishment in hell for those who persecute innocent believing men and women and refuse to seek sincere repentance for their crimes.
  • The Unstoppable Grip of God: Verse 12 introduces a chilling reminder that the grasp and strike of your Lord is exceptionally severe, proving that no tyrant, no matter how armed or powerful, can escape divine justice.
  • Historical Continuity of Tyranny: The text references the historical downfalls of Pharaoh and the tribe of Thamud, reminding the Meccan persecutors that they are not unique and will face the same destruction as the arrogant empires before them.
  • The Preserved Tablet (Al-Lawh Al-Mahfuz): The chapter concludes by elevating the status of the Holy Quran, declaring it a magnificent book safely kept in a secure, unalterable heavenly tablet.

3. Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Buruj

Regularly reading and pondering over Surah Al-Buruj yields massive spiritual benefits, acting as a profound shield against fear, helplessness, and anxiety in the face of worldly injustice. This chapter strengthens a believer's inner core by reframing hardship as a test of spiritual integrity rather than a sign of abandonment. It reminds us that our primary goal is to please our Creator, even if the world stands against us.

Furthermore, internalizing this Surah helps build profound trust in God's perfect timing, knowing that every act of oppression is witnessed by Him and will be perfectly accounted for. To study the precise linguistic breakdown and verse-by-verse audio of this chapter, you can seamlessly read through Quran.com Surah Al-Buruj, which serves as an authoritative resource for deep scriptural verification.

4. How to Apply Surah Al-Buruj to Your Daily Life

Bringing the timeless principles of Surah Al-Buruj into your professional and personal routine is essential for building a life of spiritual purity:

  • Stand Firm in Your Values: Practice moral courage in your everyday encounters. Never compromise your Islamic principles, honesty, or ethical standards for temporary worldly gain, social approval, or peer pressure.
  • Make Sincere Supplication for the Oppressed: Keep vulnerable populations worldwide in your daily prayers. Let this Surah motivate you to stand up for justice and support humanitarian efforts that aid those facing systemic hardship.
  • Take Comfort in Allah's Attributes: When you feel overwhelmed by the apparent chaos of the world, find peace in the final verses of this Surah by remembering that Allah is Al-Ghafur (The Forgiving) and Al-Wadud (The Loving), always close to those who turn to Him.

5. Explore More Islamic Tools and Knowledge Hubs

Now that you have taken the time to read and understand Surah Al-Buruj, we encourage you to continue your spiritual journey. Here at Masjid4All, we provide a variety of helpful, free community platforms to support your lifestyle: