About Surah Al-Aadiyaat
Its objective is to make the people realize how evil man becomes when he denies the Hereafter, or becomes heedless of it, and also to warn them that in the Hereafter not only their visible and apparent deeds but even the secrets hidden in their hearts will be subjected to scrutiny. For this purpose, the general chaos and confusion prevailing in Arabia, with which the whole country was in turmoil, has been presente...
Main Theme: Surah Al-'Adiyat focuses on Its objective is to make the people realize how evil man becomes when he denies the Hereafter, or becomes heedless of it, and also to warn them that in the Hereafter not only their visible and appare...
Revelation Context: Revealed in Makkah. Traditionally listed as revelation number 14. Contains 11 verses. Whether this is a Makki or a Madani Surah is disputed.
Benefits & Significance
Surah Al-'Adiyat matters in daily life by developing strong belief in Allah while strengthening awareness of the Hereafter; this helps the reader stay principled under pressure and consistent in faith.
- Builds a stable faith-based mindset so choices are made with trust in Allah, not fear of people. Surah Al-'Adiyat repeatedly reinforces this lesson.
- Reduces careless choices by reviving awareness of judgment, reward, and consequence. This is a recurring practical lesson in Surah Al-'Adiyat.
- Teaches patience and steadfastness when facing pressure, setbacks, or opposition. Regular reflection on Surah Al-'Adiyat helps apply this in daily life.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَٱلْعَٰدِيَٰتِ ضَبْحًۭا 1
By the racers, panting,
فَٱلْمُورِيَٰتِ قَدْحًۭا 2
And the producers of sparks [when] striking
فَٱلْمُغِيرَٰتِ صُبْحًۭا 3
And the chargers at dawn,
فَأَثَرْنَ بِهِۦ نَقْعًۭا 4
Stirring up thereby [clouds of] dust,
فَوَسَطْنَ بِهِۦ جَمْعًا 5
Arriving thereby in the center collectively,
إِنَّ ٱلْإِنسَٰنَ لِرَبِّهِۦ لَكَنُودٌۭ 6
Indeed mankind, to his Lord, is ungrateful.
وَإِنَّهُۥ عَلَىٰ ذَٰلِكَ لَشَهِيدٌۭ 7
And indeed, he is to that a witness.
وَإِنَّهُۥ لِحُبِّ ٱلْخَيْرِ لَشَدِيدٌ 8
And indeed he is, in love of wealth, intense.
۞ أَفَلَا يَعْلَمُ إِذَا بُعْثِرَ مَا فِى ٱلْقُبُورِ 9
But does he not know that when the contents of the graves are scattered
وَحُصِّلَ مَا فِى ٱلصُّدُورِ 10
And that within the breasts is obtained,
إِنَّ رَبَّهُم بِهِمْ يَوْمَئِذٍۢ لَّخَبِيرٌۢ 11
Indeed, their Lord with them, that Day, is [fully] Acquainted.