Al-Infitar (الإنفطار)
بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَٰنِ الرَّحِيمِ إِذَا السَّمَاءُ انْفَطَرَتْ
Izas samaaa'un fatarat
WHEN THE SKY is cleft asunder,
وَإِذَا الْكَوَاكِبُ انْتَثَرَتْ
Wa izal kawaakibun tasarat
and when the stars are scattered,
وَإِذَا الْبِحَارُ فُجِّرَتْ
Wa izal bihaaru fujjirat
and when the seas burst beyond their bounds,
وَإِذَا الْقُبُورُ بُعْثِرَتْ
Wa izal qubooru bu'sirat
and when the graves are overturned –
عَلِمَتْ نَفْسٌ مَا قَدَّمَتْ وَأَخَّرَتْ
'Alimat nafsum maa qaddamat wa akhkharat
every human being will [at last] comprehend, what he has sent ahead and what he has held back [in this world].
يَا أَيُّهَا الْإِنْسَانُ مَا غَرَّكَ بِرَبِّكَ الْكَرِيمِ
Yaaa ayyuhal insaaanu maa gharraka bi Rabbikal kareem
O MAN! What is it that lures thee away from thy bountiful Sustainer,
الَّذِي خَلَقَكَ فَسَوَّاكَ فَعَدَلَكَ
Allazee khalaqaka fasaw waaka fa'adalak
who has created thee, and formed thee in accordance with what thou art meant' to be, and shaped thy nature in just proportions,
فِي أَيِّ صُورَةٍ مَا شَاءَ رَكَّبَكَ
Feee ayye sooratim maa shaaa'a rakkabak
having put thee together in whatever form He willed [thee to have]?
كَلَّا بَلْ تُكَذِّبُونَ بِالدِّينِ
Kalla bal tukazziboona bid deen
Nay, [O men,] but you [are lured away from God whenever you are tempted to] give the lie to [God’s] Judgment!
وَإِنَّ عَلَيْكُمْ لَحَافِظِينَ
Wa inna 'alaikum lahaa fizeen
And yet, verily, there are ever-watchful forces over you,
كِرَامًا كَاتِبِينَ
Kiraaman kaatibeen
noble, recording,
يَعْلَمُونَ مَا تَفْعَلُونَ
Ya'lamoona ma taf'aloon
aware of whatever you do!
إِنَّ الْأَبْرَارَ لَفِي نَعِيمٍ
Innal abraara lafee na'eem
Behold, [in the life to come] the truly virtuous: will indeed be in bliss,
وَإِنَّ الْفُجَّارَ لَفِي جَحِيمٍ
Wa innal fujjaara lafee jaheem
whereas, behold, the wicked will indeed be in a blazing fire –
يَصْلَوْنَهَا يَوْمَ الدِّينِ
Yaslawnahaa Yawmad Deen
[a fire] which they shall enter on Judgment Day,
وَمَا هُمْ عَنْهَا بِغَائِبِينَ
Wa maa hum 'anhaa bighaaa 'ibeen
and which they shall not [be able to] evade.
وَمَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا يَوْمُ الدِّينِ
Wa maaa adraaka maa Yawmud Deen
And what could make thee conceive what that Judgment Day will be?
ثُمَّ مَا أَدْرَاكَ مَا يَوْمُ الدِّينِ
Summa maaa adraaka maa Yawmud Deen
And once again: What could make thee conceive what that Judgment Day will be?
يَوْمَ لَا تَمْلِكُ نَفْسٌ لِنَفْسٍ شَيْئًا ۖ وَالْأَمْرُ يَوْمَئِذٍ لِلَّهِ
Yawma laa tamliku nafsul linafsin shai'anw walamru yawma'izil lillaah
[It will be] a Day when no human being shall be of the least avail to another human being: for on that Day [it will become manifest that] all sovereignty is God's alone.
Meaning
The Splitting Open
Ayas
19
Revelation
Meccan
Surah No
82
Surah Al-Infitar focuses on the cosmic transformation at the time of resurrection, and the reckoning of human deeds. Key themes include:
Cosmic upheaval: The Surah describes the catastrophic events of the Day of Judgment when the sky will split open, the stars will fall, and the seas will boil over, signaling the end of the world.
Human accountability: It highlights that everyone will be judged based on their deeds, and their actions will be revealed before Allah on the Day of Reckoning.
Awareness of the afterlife: The Surah encourages individuals to reflect on their actions, as every soul will be held accountable for their choices.
Reminder of the Day of Judgment: Surah Al-Infitar serves as a vivid reminder of the reality of the Day of Resurrection and the finality of the consequences for each individual’s actions.
Emphasis on personal accountability: It underscores that each person is responsible for their actions, and their deeds will be unveiled and judged on the Day of Reckoning.
Encouragement to prepare for the afterlife: The Surah stresses the importance of preparing for the afterlife by living righteously and following Allah’s guidance.
Strengthens belief in the afterlife and the certainty of the Day of Judgment.
Encourages self-reflection: It helps believers reflect on their actions and the importance of righteous living, knowing that they will be held accountable.
Spiritual protection: Reciting this Surah is believed to provide protection from the trials and tribulations of the Day of Judgment.
Reflection on the Day of Judgment:
The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Whoever recites Surah Al-Infitar, he will be protected from the punishment of the Hereafter.” (Tafsir Ibn Kathir)
Accountability of deeds:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: “Every person will be raised on the Day of Judgment according to their deeds.” (Sahih Muslim)
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