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Surah Al-Infitar

The Cleaving · Surah 82 · 19 verses · Meccan

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    بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ إِذَا ٱلسَّمَآءُ ٱنفَطَرَتْ

    Izas samaaa'un fatarat

    When the sky breaks apart

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    وَإِذَا ٱلْكَوَاكِبُ ٱنتَثَرَتْ

    Wa izal kawaakibun tasarat

    And when the stars fall, scattering,

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    وَإِذَا ٱلْبِحَارُ فُجِّرَتْ

    Wa izal bihaaru fujjirat

    And when the seas are erupted

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    وَإِذَا ٱلْقُبُورُ بُعْثِرَتْ

    Wa izal qubooru bu'sirat

    And when the [contents of] graves are scattered,

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    عَلِمَتْ نَفْسٌۭ مَّا قَدَّمَتْ وَأَخَّرَتْ

    'Alimat nafsum maa qaddamat wa akhkharat

    A soul will [then] know what it has put forth and kept back.

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    يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلْإِنسَٰنُ مَا غَرَّكَ بِرَبِّكَ ٱلْكَرِيمِ

    Yaaa ayyuhal insaaanu maa gharraka bi Rabbikal kareem

    O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous,

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    ٱلَّذِى خَلَقَكَ فَسَوَّىٰكَ فَعَدَلَكَ

    Allazee khalaqaka fasaw waaka fa'adalak

    Who created you, proportioned you, and balanced you?

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    فِىٓ أَىِّ صُورَةٍۢ مَّا شَآءَ رَكَّبَكَ

    Feee ayye sooratim maa shaaa'a rakkabak

    In whatever form He willed has He assembled you.

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    كَلَّا بَلْ تُكَذِّبُونَ بِٱلدِّينِ

    Kalla bal tukazziboona bid deen

    No! But you deny the Recompense.

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    وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ لَحَٰفِظِينَ

    Wa inna 'alaikum lahaa fizeen

    And indeed, [appointed] over you are keepers,

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    كِرَامًۭا كَٰتِبِينَ

    Kiraaman kaatibeen

    Noble and recording;

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    يَعْلَمُونَ مَا تَفْعَلُونَ

    Ya'lamoona ma taf'aloon

    They know whatever you do.

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    إِنَّ ٱلْأَبْرَارَ لَفِى نَعِيمٍۢ

    Innal abraara lafee na'eem

    Indeed, the righteous will be in pleasure,

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    وَإِنَّ ٱلْفُجَّارَ لَفِى جَحِيمٍۢ

    Wa innal fujjaara lafee jaheem

    And indeed, the wicked will be in Hellfire.

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    يَصْلَوْنَهَا يَوْمَ ٱلدِّينِ

    Yaslawnahaa Yawmad Deen

    They will [enter to] burn therein on the Day of Recompense,

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    وَمَا هُمْ عَنْهَا بِغَآئِبِينَ

    Wa maa hum 'anhaa bighaaa 'ibeen

    And never therefrom will they be absent.

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    وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا يَوْمُ ٱلدِّينِ

    Wa maaa adraaka maa Yawmud Deen

    And what can make you know what is the Day of Recompense?

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    ثُمَّ مَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا يَوْمُ ٱلدِّينِ

    Summa maaa adraaka maa Yawmud Deen

    Then, what can make you know what is the Day of Recompense?

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    يَوْمَ لَا تَمْلِكُ نَفْسٌۭ لِّنَفْسٍۢ شَيْـًۭٔا ۖ وَٱلْأَمْرُ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ لِّلَّهِ

    Yawma laa tamliku nafsul linafsin shai'anw walamru yawma'izil lillaah

    It is the Day when a soul will not possess for another soul [power to do] a thing; and the command, that Day, is [entirely] with Allah.

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

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Surah Al-Infitar

2. Key Themes and Lessons of Surah Al-Infitar

3. Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Infitar

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

5. Explore More Islamic Tools and Knowledge Hubs

1. Introduction to Surah Al-Infitar

Surah Al-Infitar is the 82nd chapter of the Holy Quran and stands as an incredibly moving, visually dramatic wake-up call to human consciousness. The title Al-Infitar translates directly to "The Cleaving Asunder," "The Bursting Open," or "The Shattering." This terminology introduces a vivid description of the cosmic transformation that will take place when the physical universe as we know it draws to a close, breaking apart to make way for the ultimate reality of divine judgment.

Revealed during the early Meccan period, this impactful chapter was sent to break through the spiritual apathy, arrogance, and materialism of the Quraysh elite. It explicitly targets the human habit of taking God’s continuous blessings, physical perfection, and structural safety for granted. By highlighting the sudden, awesome dismantling of the heavens and earth, the text challenges the reader to look past the fleeting illusions of worldly life and prepare for an inevitable day of absolute individual accountability.

2. Key Themes and Lessons of Surah Al-Infitar

Delving deeply into the text reveals that Surah Al-Infitar masterfully connects massive celestial movements with the intimate details of our daily behavior and choices. The core themes highlighted in this chapter include:

  • The Cleaving of the Cosmos: The Surah opens with terrifying, magnificent imagery—the sky splitting wide open, the stars scattering across space, the oceans bursting their boundaries, and the graves turning upside down.
  • The Question of Human Ingratitude: Verse 6 presents a profound, piercing question to mankind: "O mankind, what has deceived you concerning your Lord, the Generous?" It rebukes people for using God's extreme kindness as an excuse to neglect their responsibilities.
  • The Noble Recording Angels (Kiraman Katibin): The text reveals that humans are never completely alone or unobserved. High-ranking, noble angels accompany us constantly, accurately documenting every single word spoken, action taken, and intention harbored.
  • The Separation of Destinies: The final section draws a clear, uncompromising line between the ultimate outcomes of the righteous (Al-Abrar), who will live in eternal delight, and the wicked (Al-Fujjar), who will enter a blazing fire.
  • The Day of Absolute Sovereignty: The chapter closes by declaring that on the Final Day, no soul will possess an ounce of power to aid or protect another soul, as all command and authority will belong strictly to Allah.

3. Spiritual Benefits of Reciting Surah Al-Infitar

Regularly reading and pondering over Surah Al-Infitar yields massive spiritual benefits, acting as an exceptional tool to soften the heart and remove layers of worldly complacency. The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) mentioned that anyone who wishes to view the Day of Resurrection as if they are looking at it with their own eyes should recite this Surah along with Surah At-Takwir and Surah Al-Inshiqaq. It instills a healthy sense of urgency, reminding us that time is short.

Furthermore, internalizing this Surah helps eliminate pride by reminding us of our humble physical origin and our complete dependence on the Creator for our biological symmetry and health. To study the precise linguistic breakdown and verse-by-verse audio of this chapter, you can seamlessly read through Quran.com Surah Al-Infitar, which serves as an authoritative resource for deep scriptural verification.

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

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

  • Cultivate Sincere Gratitude for Your Body: Reflect deeply on how Allah beautifully shaped, proportioned, and balanced your physical frame. Use your sight, hearing, speech, and physical energy exclusively for positive, permissible, and ethical purposes.
  • Live Consciously of Your Recording Angels: Keep the reality of the Kiraman Katibin fresh in your mind. Before posting a comment online, engaging in a private conversation, or making a hidden business deal, ensure it is a deed you will be proud to see written in your book.
  • Avoid the Deception of Material Comfort: Never let professional success, financial security, or social status deceive you into forgetting your spiritual duties. Regularly balance your worldly work with consistent prayer, charity, and self-reflection.

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