About Surah At-Takwir
It has two themes: the Hereafter and the institution of Prophethood. Then in the next seven verses, the second stage has been described when the souls will be reunited with the bodies, the records will be laid open, the people will be called to account for their crimes, the heavens will be unveiled, and Hell and Heaven will be brought into full view.
Main Theme: Surah At-Takwir focuses on It has two themes: the Hereafter and the institution of Prophethood.
Revelation Context: Revealed in Makkah. Traditionally listed as revelation number 7. Contains 29 verses. The subject matter and the style clearly show that it is one of the earliest Surahs to be revealed at Makkah.
Benefits & Significance
In a reader's life, Surah At-Takwir is important because it builds awareness of the Hereafter and sincere repentance and hope in mercy, then turns both into everyday choices grounded in worship, character, and responsibility.
- Keeps the reader aware of the Hereafter, which improves honesty and responsibility in daily actions. This is a recurring practical lesson in Surah At-Takwir.
- Balances fear of wrongdoing with hope in divine mercy, preventing despair. Regular reflection on Surah At-Takwir helps apply this in daily life.
- Strengthens conviction by connecting current struggles with lessons from earlier believers. Surah At-Takwir links this directly to faith-driven action.
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ إِذَا ٱلشَّمْسُ كُوِّرَتْ 1
When the sun is wrapped up [in darkness]
وَإِذَا ٱلنُّجُومُ ٱنكَدَرَتْ 2
And when the stars fall, dispersing,
وَإِذَا ٱلْجِبَالُ سُيِّرَتْ 3
And when the mountains are removed
وَإِذَا ٱلْعِشَارُ عُطِّلَتْ 4
And when full-term she-camels are neglected
وَإِذَا ٱلْوُحُوشُ حُشِرَتْ 5
And when the wild beasts are gathered
وَإِذَا ٱلْبِحَارُ سُجِّرَتْ 6
And when the seas are filled with flame
وَإِذَا ٱلنُّفُوسُ زُوِّجَتْ 7
And when the souls are paired
وَإِذَا ٱلْمَوْءُۥدَةُ سُئِلَتْ 8
And when the girl [who was] buried alive is asked
بِأَىِّ ذَنۢبٍۢ قُتِلَتْ 9
For what sin she was killed
وَإِذَا ٱلصُّحُفُ نُشِرَتْ 10
And when the pages are made public
وَإِذَا ٱلسَّمَآءُ كُشِطَتْ 11
And when the sky is stripped away
وَإِذَا ٱلْجَحِيمُ سُعِّرَتْ 12
And when Hellfire is set ablaze
وَإِذَا ٱلْجَنَّةُ أُزْلِفَتْ 13
And when Paradise is brought near,
عَلِمَتْ نَفْسٌۭ مَّآ أَحْضَرَتْ 14
A soul will [then] know what it has brought [with it].
فَلَآ أُقْسِمُ بِٱلْخُنَّسِ 15
So I swear by the retreating stars -
ٱلْجَوَارِ ٱلْكُنَّسِ 16
Those that run [their courses] and disappear -
وَٱلَّيْلِ إِذَا عَسْعَسَ 17
And by the night as it closes in
وَٱلصُّبْحِ إِذَا تَنَفَّسَ 18
And by the dawn when it breathes
إِنَّهُۥ لَقَوْلُ رَسُولٍۢ كَرِيمٍۢ 19
[That] indeed, the Qur'an is a word [conveyed by] a noble messenger
ذِى قُوَّةٍ عِندَ ذِى ٱلْعَرْشِ مَكِينٍۢ 20
[Who is] possessed of power and with the Owner of the Throne, secure [in position],
مُّطَاعٍۢ ثَمَّ أَمِينٍۢ 21
Obeyed there [in the heavens] and trustworthy.
وَمَا صَاحِبُكُم بِمَجْنُونٍۢ 22
And your companion is not [at all] mad.
وَلَقَدْ رَءَاهُ بِٱلْأُفُقِ ٱلْمُبِينِ 23
And he has already seen Gabriel in the clear horizon.
وَمَا هُوَ عَلَى ٱلْغَيْبِ بِضَنِينٍۢ 24
And Muhammad is not a withholder of [knowledge of] the unseen.
وَمَا هُوَ بِقَوْلِ شَيْطَٰنٍۢ رَّجِيمٍۢ 25
And the Qur'an is not the word of a devil, expelled [from the heavens].
فَأَيْنَ تَذْهَبُونَ 26
So where are you going?
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا ذِكْرٌۭ لِّلْعَٰلَمِينَ 27
It is not except a reminder to the worlds
لِمَن شَآءَ مِنكُمْ أَن يَسْتَقِيمَ 28
For whoever wills among you to take a right course.
وَمَا تَشَآءُونَ إِلَّآ أَن يَشَآءَ ٱللَّهُ رَبُّ ٱلْعَٰلَمِينَ 29
And you do not will except that Allah wills - Lord of the worlds.