Al-Qamar (Surah 54)
Al-Qamar (The Moon)
Makki SurahIntroduction
This Meccan sûrah, which takes its name from the splitting of the moon mentioned in verse 1, criticizes the disbelievers for rejecting warnings of the fast-approaching Hour. The pagans are warned of a dreadful fate similar to that of earlier disbelievers, who were mentioned passingly in the previous sûrah (53:50-54). The sûrah concludes by announcing that the righteous will be honoured in the presence of the Almighty, which is the highlight of 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.
Warning to Meccan Deniers
1. The Hour has drawn near and the moon was split (in two). 2. Yet, whenever they see a sign, they turn away, saying, “Same old magic!” 3. They rejected (the truth) and followed their own desires—and every matter will be settled 4. even though the stories (of destroyed nations) that have already come to them are a sufficient deterrent. 5. (This Quran is) profound (in) wisdom, but warnings are of no benefit (to them). 6. So turn away from them (O Prophet). (And wait for) the Day (when) the caller will summon (them) for something horrifying. 7. With eyes downcast, they will come forth from the graves as if they were swarming locusts, 8. rushing towards the caller. The disbelievers will cry, “This is a difficult Day!”
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 1-8
The People of Noah
9. Before them, the people of Noah denied (the truth) and rejected Our servant, calling (him) insane. And he was intimidated. 10. So he cried out to his Lord, “I am helpless, so help (me)!” 11. So We opened the gates of the sky with pouring rain, 12. and caused the earth to burst with springs, so the waters met for a fate already set. 13. We carried him on that (Ark made) of planks and nails, 14. sailing under Our (watchful) Eyes—a (fair) punishment on behalf of the one (they) denied. 15. We certainly left this as a sign. So is there anyone who will be mindful? 16. Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 17. And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 9-17
The People of Hûd
18. ’Ȃd (also) rejected (the truth). Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 19. Indeed, We sent against them a furious wind, on a day of unrelenting misery, 20. that snatched people up, leaving them like trunks of uprooted palm trees. 21. Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 22. And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?
Surah 54 - Al-Qamar (The Moon) - Verses 18-22
The People of Ṣâliḥ
23. Thamûd rejected the warnings (as well), 24. arguing, “How can we follow one (average) human being from among us? We would then truly be misguided and insane. 25. Has the revelation been sent down (only) to him out of (all of) us? In fact, he is a boastful liar.” 26. (It was revealed to Ṣâliḥ,) “They will soon know who the boastful liar is. 27. We are sending the she-camel as a test for them. So watch them (closely), and have patience. 28. And tell them that the (drinking) water must be divided between them (and her), each taking a turn to drink (every other day).” 29. But they roused a companion of theirs, so he dared to kill (her). 30. Then how (dreadful) were My punishment and warnings! 31. Indeed, We sent against them (only) one (mighty) blast, leaving them like the twigs of fence-builders. 32. And We have certainly made the Quran easy to remember. So is there anyone who will be mindful?