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سُورَةُ الفَجۡرِ

Surah Al-Fajr

The Dawn · Surah 89 · 30 verses · Meccan

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    بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلْفَجْرِ

    Wal-Fajr

    By the dawn

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    وَلَيَالٍ عَشْرٍۢ

    Wa layaalin 'ashr

    And [by] ten nights

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    وَٱلشَّفْعِ وَٱلْوَتْرِ

    Wash shaf'i wal watr

    And [by] the even [number] and the odd

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    وَٱلَّيْلِ إِذَا يَسْرِ

    Wallaili izaa yasr

    And [by] the night when it passes,

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    هَلْ فِى ذَٰلِكَ قَسَمٌۭ لِّذِى حِجْرٍ

    Hal fee zaalika qasamul lizee hijr

    Is there [not] in [all] that an oath [sufficient] for one of perception?

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    أَلَمْ تَرَ كَيْفَ فَعَلَ رَبُّكَ بِعَادٍ

    Alam tara kaifa fa'ala rabbuka bi'aad

    Have you not considered how your Lord dealt with 'Aad -

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    إِرَمَ ذَاتِ ٱلْعِمَادِ

    Iramaa zaatil 'imaad

    [With] Iram - who had lofty pillars,

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    ٱلَّتِى لَمْ يُخْلَقْ مِثْلُهَا فِى ٱلْبِلَٰدِ

    Allatee lam yukhlaq misluhaa fil bilaad

    The likes of whom had never been created in the land?

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    وَثَمُودَ ٱلَّذِينَ جَابُوا۟ ٱلصَّخْرَ بِٱلْوَادِ

    Wa samoodal lazeena jaabus sakhra bil waad

    And [with] Thamud, who carved out the rocks in the valley?

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    وَفِرْعَوْنَ ذِى ٱلْأَوْتَادِ

    Wa fir'awna zil awtaad

    And [with] Pharaoh, owner of the stakes? -

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    ٱلَّذِينَ طَغَوْا۟ فِى ٱلْبِلَٰدِ

    Allazeena taghaw fil bilaad

    [All of] whom oppressed within the lands

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    فَأَكْثَرُوا۟ فِيهَا ٱلْفَسَادَ

    Fa aksaroo feehal fasaad

    And increased therein the corruption.

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    فَصَبَّ عَلَيْهِمْ رَبُّكَ سَوْطَ عَذَابٍ

    Fasabba 'alaihim Rabbuka sawta 'azaab

    So your Lord poured upon them a scourge of punishment.

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    إِنَّ رَبَّكَ لَبِٱلْمِرْصَادِ

    Inna Rabbaka labil mirsaad

    Indeed, your Lord is in observation.

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    فَأَمَّا ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ إِذَا مَا ٱبْتَلَىٰهُ رَبُّهُۥ فَأَكْرَمَهُۥ وَنَعَّمَهُۥ فَيَقُولُ رَبِّىٓ أَكْرَمَنِ

    Fa ammal insaanu izaa mab talaahu Rabbuhoo fa akramahoo wa na' 'amahoo fa yaqoolu Rabbeee akraman

    And as for man, when his Lord tries him and [thus] is generous to him and favors him, he says, "My Lord has honored me."

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    وَأَمَّآ إِذَا مَا ٱبْتَلَىٰهُ فَقَدَرَ عَلَيْهِ رِزْقَهُۥ فَيَقُولُ رَبِّىٓ أَهَٰنَنِ

    Wa ammaaa izaa mabtalaahu faqadara 'alaihi rizqahoo fa yaqoolu Rabbeee ahaanan

    But when He tries him and restricts his provision, he says, "My Lord has humiliated me."

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    كَلَّا ۖ بَل لَّا تُكْرِمُونَ ٱلْيَتِيمَ

    Kalla bal laa tukrimooo nal yateem

    No! But you do not honor the orphan

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    وَلَا تَحَٰٓضُّونَ عَلَىٰ طَعَامِ ٱلْمِسْكِينِ

    Wa laa tahaaaddoona 'alaata'aamil miskeen

    And you do not encourage one another to feed the poor.

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    وَتَأْكُلُونَ ٱلتُّرَاثَ أَكْلًۭا لَّمًّۭا

    Wa taakuloonat turaasa aklal lammaa

    And you consume inheritance, devouring [it] altogether,

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    وَتُحِبُّونَ ٱلْمَالَ حُبًّۭا جَمًّۭا

    Wa tuhibboonal maala hubban jammaa

    And you love wealth with immense love.

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    كَلَّآ إِذَا دُكَّتِ ٱلْأَرْضُ دَكًّۭا دَكًّۭا

    Kallaaa izaaa dukkatil ardu dakkan dakka

    No! When the earth has been leveled - pounded and crushed -

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    وَجَآءَ رَبُّكَ وَٱلْمَلَكُ صَفًّۭا صَفًّۭا

    Wa jaaa'a Rabbuka wal malaku saffan saffaa

    And your Lord has come and the angels, rank upon rank,

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    وَجِا۟ىٓءَ يَوْمَئِذٍۭ بِجَهَنَّمَ ۚ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ يَتَذَكَّرُ ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ وَأَنَّىٰ لَهُ ٱلذِّكْرَىٰ

    Wa jeee'a yawma'izim bi jahannnam; Yawma 'iziny yatazakkarul insaanu wa annaa lahuz zikraa

    And brought [within view], that Day, is Hell - that Day, man will remember, but what good to him will be the remembrance?

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    يَقُولُ يَٰلَيْتَنِى قَدَّمْتُ لِحَيَاتِى

    Yaqoolu yaa laitanee qaddamtu lihayaatee

    He will say, "Oh, I wish I had sent ahead [some good] for my life."

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    فَيَوْمَئِذٍۢ لَّا يُعَذِّبُ عَذَابَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌۭ

    Fa Yawma izil laa yu'azzibu 'azaabahooo ahad

    So on that Day, none will punish [as severely] as His punishment,

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    وَلَا يُوثِقُ وَثَاقَهُۥٓ أَحَدٌۭ

    Wa laa yoosiqu wasaaqa hooo ahad

    And none will bind [as severely] as His binding [of the evildoers].

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    يَٰٓأَيَّتُهَا ٱلنَّفْسُ ٱلْمُطْمَئِنَّةُ

    Yaaa ayyatuhan nafsul mutma 'innah

    [To the righteous it will be said], "O reassured soul,

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    ٱرْجِعِىٓ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكِ رَاضِيَةًۭ مَّرْضِيَّةًۭ

    Irji'eee ilaa Rabbiki raadiyatam mardiyyah

    Return to your Lord, well-pleased and pleasing [to Him],

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    فَٱدْخُلِى فِى عِبَٰدِى

    Fadkhulee fee 'ibaadee

    And enter among My [righteous] servants

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    وَٱدْخُلِى جَنَّتِى

    Wadkhulee jannatee

    And enter My Paradise."

Arabic text, transliteration and translations (Saheeh International; Abdullah Muhammad Basmeih for Bahasa Melayu) via alquran.cloud. Recitation by Mishary Alafasy via Islamic Network.

Key insights

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Surah Al-Fajr

2. Key Themes and Lessons of Surah Al-Fajr

3. Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Fajr

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

5. Explore More Islamic Tools and Knowledge Hubs

1. Introduction to Surah Al-Fajr

Surah Al-Fajr is the 89th chapter of the Holy Quran and stands as a visually stunning, emotionally stirring masterpiece of divine revelation. The title Al-Fajr translates directly to "The Dawn," a powerful cosmic metaphor that sets the tone for the entire chapter. Opening with magnificent oaths sworn by the break of dawn and the sacred ten nights, this Surah transitions gracefully from the shadows of historical tyranny to the brilliant light of ultimate spiritual peace and justice.

Revealed during the early Meccan period, this beautiful chapter served as both a stark warning to the proud chieftains of the Quraysh and a profound source of comfort for the early, persecuted Muslims. The society of Makkah at the time was heavily deeply corrupt, marked by materialistic greed, severe oppression of the vulnerable, and an arrogant denial of accountability. Through this revelation, Allah reminded humanity that no empire, wealth, or physical strength can ever stand above the majestic authority and justice of the Creator.

2. Key Themes and Lessons of Surah Al-Fajr

Delving deeply into the text reveals that Surah Al-Fajr elegantly addresses the rise and fall of civilizations, human psychology under trial, and the beautiful destiny of a serene spirit. The core themes highlighted in this chapter include:

  • The Fate of Arrogant Nations: The Surah recalls the historical downfalls of mighty civilizations—the people of 'Ad with their lofty pillars, Thamud who carved fortresses into rocks, and Pharaoh of the stakes. Despite their immense power, their tyranny led to their destruction.
  • The Trial of Wealth and Poverty: It critiques the fluctuating human ego, noting how a person feels honored when blessed with wealth but instantly despairs and complains of neglect when their provisions are restricted.
  • Social Injustice and Neglect: The text strongly rebukes those who mistreat orphans, refuse to encourage the feeding of the poor, consume inheritances greedily, and possess an uncontrolled love for material wealth.
  • The Serene Soul (Al-Nafs Al-Mutma'innah): The chapter ends with one of the most comforting passages in the Quran, calling out to the peaceful, tranquil soul to return to its Lord, well-pleased and well-pleasing, to enter paradise.

3. Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Fajr

Regularly reading and pondering over Surah Al-Fajr yields massive spiritual benefits, serving as a powerful anchor for the believer's heart during testing times. This chapter acts as a divine wake-up call, shaking away worldly complacency and refocusing our attention onto the temporary nature of material status. It inspires immense patience by proving that worldly hardship is not a sign of God's anger, just as worldly luxury is not a definitive proof of His approval.

Furthermore, internalizing this Surah helps soothe internal anxiety, guiding the reader toward achieving that coveted status of ultimate internal peace. To study the precise linguistic breakdown and verse-by-verse audio of this chapter, you can seamlessly read through Quran.com Surah Al-Fajr, which serves as an authoritative resource for deep scriptural verification.

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

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

  • Guard the Vulnerable in Society: Take actionable steps to care for those in need. Look out for orphans within your extended family or community, support local food banks, and ensure your financial interactions protect the rights of the weak.
  • Reframe Your Perspective on Wealth: Train yourself to view financial ease as a massive responsibility rather than a source of pride. Similarly, look at financial tight spaces as a spiritual test of patience and reliance on God (Tawakkul).
  • Nurture a Serene, Peaceful Soul: Actively work toward inner tranquility by engaging in regular remembrance (Dhikr), maintaining your daily prayers, and keeping your heart free from malice, greed, and worldly obsessions.

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

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