Al-Mu'minûn (Surah 23)
Al-Mu'minûn (The Believers)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah emphasizes that the believers are guaranteed success (verse 1), whereas the disbelievers are bound to fail (verse 117). Like the previous sûrah, it makes the case for Allah’s oneness as well as His power to create and resurrect. The last part is dedicated to the judgment of the believers and the disbelievers, focusing on the fate of the wicked who abuse the believers. This theme extends to the next sûrah. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
The True Believers
1. Successful indeed are the believers: 2. those who humble themselves in prayer; 3. those who avoid idle talk; 4. those who pay alms-tax; 5. those who guard their chastity 6. except with their wives or those (bondwomen) in their possession, for then they are free from blame, 7. but whoever seeks beyond that are the transgressors; 8. (the believers are also) those who are true to their trusts and covenants; 9. and those who are (properly) observant of their prayers. 10. These are the ones who will be awarded 11. Paradise as their own. They will be there forever.
Surah 23 - Al-Mu'minûn (The Believers) - Verses 1-11
The Creation of Humans
12. And indeed, We created humankind from an extract of clay, 13. then placed each (human) as a sperm-drop in a secure place, 14. . then We developed the drop into a clinging clot (of blood), then developed the clot into a lump (of flesh), then developed the lump into bones, then clothed the bones with flesh, then We brought it into being as a new creation. So Blessed is Allah, the Best of Creators. 15. After that you will surely die, 16. then on the Day of Judgment you will be resurrected.
Surah 23 - Al-Mu'minûn (The Believers) - Verses 12-16
Allah’s Power
17. And indeed, We created above you seven levels (of heaven). We are never unmindful of (Our) creation. 18. We send down rain from the sky in perfect measure, causing it to soak into the earth. And We are surely able to take it away. 19. With it We produce for you gardens of palm trees and grapevines, in which there are abundant fruits, and from which you may eat, 20. as well as (olive) trees which grow at Mount Sinai, providing oil and a condiment to eat. 21. And there is certainly a lesson for you in cattle, from whose bellies We give you (milk) to drink, and in them are many other benefits for you, and from them you may eat. 22. And you are carried upon (some of) them and upon ships
Surah 23 - Al-Mu'minûn (The Believers) - Verses 17-22
Prophet Noah
23. Indeed, We sent Noah to his people. He declared, “O my people! Worship Allah (alone). You have no god other than Him. Will you not then fear (Him)?” 24. But the disbelieving chiefs of his people said (to the masses), “This is only a human like you, who wants to be superior to you. Had Allah willed, He could have easily sent down angels (instead). We have never heard of this in (the history of) our forefathers. 25. He is simply insane, so bear with him for a while.”