Aⱬ-Ⱬâriyât (Surah 51)
Aⱬ-Ⱬâriyât (Scattering Winds)
Makki SurahIntroduction
Like the previous sûrah, this Meccan sûrah makes the case for the Resurrection, citing some of Allah’s natural signs in the universe to prove His ability to bring the dead back life. Several examples are given of the deniers of judgment who were destroyed, which contrast with the reward of the believers. The Prophet (ﷺ) is urged to carry on reminding. Both the end of this sûrah and the beginning of the next pose a warning of the Day of Judgment. In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
In the Name of Allah—the Most Compassionate, Most Merciful.
Judgment Is Inevitable
1. By the winds scattering (dust), 2. and (the clouds) loaded with rain, 3. and (the ships) gliding with ease, 4. and (the angels) administering affairs by (Allah’s) command! 5. Indeed, what you are promised is true. 6. And the Judgment will certainly come to pass.
Surah 51 - Aⱬ-Ⱬâriyât (Scattering Winds) - Verses 1-6
Warning to the Deniers
7. (And) by the heavens in their marvellous design! 8. Surely you are (lost) in conflicting views (regarding the truth). 9. Only those (destined to be) deluded are turned away from it. 10. Condemned are the liars— 11. those who are (steeped) in ignorance, totally heedless. 12. They ask (mockingly), “When is this Day of Judgment?” 13. (It is) the Day they will be tormented over the Fire. 14. (They will be told,) “Taste your torment! This is what you sought to hasten.”
Surah 51 - Aⱬ-Ⱬâriyât (Scattering Winds) - Verses 7-14
Good News for the Devout
15. Indeed, the righteous will be amid Gardens and springs, 16. (joyfully) receiving what their Lord will grant them. Before this (reward) they were truly good-doers (in the world): 17. they used to sleep only little in the night, 18. and pray for forgiveness before dawn. 19. And in their wealth there was a rightful share (fulfilled) for the beggar and the poor.
Surah 51 - Aⱬ-Ⱬâriyât (Scattering Winds) - Verses 15-19
Allah’s Signs in Creation
20. There are (countless) signs on earth for those with sure faith, 21. as there are within yourselves. Can you not see? 22. In heaven is your sustenance and whatever you are promised. 23. Then by the Lord of heaven and earth! (All) this is certainly as true as (the fact that) you can speak!