About Surah Al-Humaza
In the surah, some of the evils prevalent among the materialistic hoarders of wealth in the pre-Islamic days have been condemned. Every Arab knew that these evils genuinely existed in their society; they regarded them as evils and nobody thought they were good.
Main Theme: Surah Al-Humazah focuses on In the surah, some of the evils prevalent among the materialistic hoarders of wealth in the pre-Islamic days have been condemned.
Revelation Context: Revealed in Makkah. Traditionally listed as revelation number 32. Contains 9 verses. All commentators are agreed that it is a Makki Surah; a study of its subject matter and style shows that this too is one of the earliest Surahs to be revealed in Makkah.
Benefits & Significance
The life-impact of Surah Al-Humazah is its ability to cultivate strong belief in Allah together with awareness of the Hereafter, so belief is translated into disciplined action and emotional balance.
- Reinforces tawhid, helping the reader keep worship and priorities focused on Allah alone. Surah Al-Humazah repeatedly reinforces this lesson.
- Keeps the reader aware of the Hereafter, which improves honesty and responsibility in daily actions. This is a recurring practical lesson in Surah Al-Humazah.
- Builds emotional resilience by framing hardship as a test that can elevate faith and character. Regular reflection on Surah Al-Humazah helps apply this in daily life.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ وَيْلٌۭ لِّكُلِّ هُمَزَةٍۢ لُّمَزَةٍ 1
Woe to every scorner and mocker
ٱلَّذِى جَمَعَ مَالًۭا وَعَدَّدَهُۥ 2
Who collects wealth and [continuously] counts it.
يَحْسَبُ أَنَّ مَالَهُۥٓ أَخْلَدَهُۥ 3
He thinks that his wealth will make him immortal.
كَلَّا ۖ لَيُنۢبَذَنَّ فِى ٱلْحُطَمَةِ 4
No! He will surely be thrown into the Crusher.
وَمَآ أَدْرَىٰكَ مَا ٱلْحُطَمَةُ 5
And what can make you know what is the Crusher?
نَارُ ٱللَّهِ ٱلْمُوقَدَةُ 6
It is the fire of Allah, [eternally] fueled,
ٱلَّتِى تَطَّلِعُ عَلَى ٱلْأَفْـِٔدَةِ 7
Which mounts directed at the hearts.
إِنَّهَا عَلَيْهِم مُّؤْصَدَةٌۭ 8
Indeed, Hellfire will be closed down upon them
فِى عَمَدٍۢ مُّمَدَّدَةٍۭ 9
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