Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 55
Number of Ayah – 78
Revealed City – Madina
Juz Details – Juz 27 Ayah 1-78
Starting Page Number – 531th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Ar-Rahman
Surah Ar-Rahman, the 55th chapter of the Quran, is a beautiful and captivating chapter that emphasizes the infinite mercy, blessings, and favors of Allah upon His creation. It consists of 78 verses and is known for its repeated refrain, “Which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?”
The chapter begins by drawing attention to the mercy and blessings of Allah in the creation of the heavens and the earth. It highlights the various provisions and blessings provided by Allah, including sustenance, water, vegetation, and the celestial bodies.
Surah Ar-Rahman contrasts the blessings of Allah with the ingratitude and denial of many humans. It repeatedly poses the question, “Which of the favors of your Lord would you deny?” as a rhetorical reminder to acknowledge and appreciate Allah’s countless blessings.
The chapter highlights the creation of human beings and the unique gifts bestowed upon them by Allah, such as intellect, speech, and the ability to reflect and ponder upon His signs.
Surah Ar-Rahman describes the paradise created by Allah as a reward for the righteous. It portrays the vivid imagery of its gardens, flowing rivers, and the delights awaiting the believers who strive in the cause of Allah.
The chapter also mentions the punishment and consequences that await those who reject the truth and deviate from the path of righteousness. It serves as a reminder of the accountability and judgment that will take place in the Hereafter.
Surah Ar-Rahman repeatedly emphasizes the attributes of Allah, such as His mercy, compassion, and sovereignty. It highlights His role as the sustainer and provider, and invites believers to recognize His bounties and express gratitude.
The chapter concludes by reaffirming the power and authority of Allah and His dominion over all creation. It emphasizes the message of the Quran, calling upon humanity to worship Allah alone and to recognize His greatness.
In summary, Surah Ar-Rahman emphasizes the mercy, blessings, and favors of Allah upon His creation. It invites reflection upon His countless blessings, warns against ingratitude and denial, and highlights the consequences of rejecting the truth. The chapter serves as a reminder of the infinite mercy of Allah, the importance of gratitude, and the need to worship Him sincerely.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Ar-Rahman
1. The Most Compassionate
2. taught the Quran,
3. created humanity,
4. ˹and˺ taught them speech.
5. The sun and the moon ˹travel˺ with precision.
6. The stars and the trees bow down ˹in submission˺.
7. As for the sky, He raised it ˹high˺, and set the balance ˹of justice˺
8. so that you do not defraud the scales.
9. Weigh with justice, and do not give short measure.
10. He laid out the earth for all beings.
11. In it are fruit, palm trees with date stalks,
12. and grain with husks, and aromatic plants.
13. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you ˹humans and jinn˺ both deny?
14. He created humankind from ˹sounding˺ clay like pottery,
15. and created jinn from a ˹smokeless˺ flame of fire.
16. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
17. ˹He is˺ Lord of the two easts and the two wests.
18. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
19. He merges the two bodies of ˹fresh and salt˺ water,
20. yet between them is a barrier they never cross.
21. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
22. Out of both ˹waters˺ come forth pearls and coral.
23. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
24. To Him belong the ships with raised sails, sailing through the seas like mountains.
25. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
26. Every being on earth is bound to perish.
27. Only your Lord Himself, full of Majesty and Honour, will remain ˹forever˺.
28. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
29. All those in the heavens and the earth are dependent on Him. Day in and day out He has something to bring about.
30. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
31. We will soon attend to you ˹for judgment˺, O two multitudes ˹of jinn and humans˺!
32. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
33. O assembly of jinn and humans! If you can penetrate beyond the realms of the heavens and the earth, then do so. ˹But˺ you cannot do that without ˹Our˺ authority.
34. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
35. Flames of fire and ˹molten˺ copper will be sent against you, and you will not be able to defend one another.
36. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
37. ˹How horrible will it be˺ when the heavens will split apart, becoming rose-red like ˹burnt˺ oil!
38. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
39. On that Day there will be no need for any human or jinn to be asked about their sins.
40. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
41. The wicked will be recognized by their appearance, then will be seized by ˹their˺ forelocks and feet.
42. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
43. ˹They will be told,˺ “This is the Hell which the wicked denied.”
44. They will alternate between its flames and scalding water.
45. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
46. And whoever is in awe of standing before their Lord will have two Gardens.
47. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
48. ˹Both will be˺ with lush branches.
49. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
50. In each ˹Garden˺ will be two flowing springs.
51. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
52. In each will be two types of every fruit.
53. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
54. Those ˹believers˺ will recline on furnishings lined with rich brocade. And the fruit of both Gardens will hang within reach.
55. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
56. In both ˹Gardens˺ will be maidens of modest gaze, who no human or jinn has ever touched before.
57. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
58. Those ˹maidens˺ will be ˹as elegant˺ as rubies and coral.
59. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
60. Is there any reward for goodness except goodness?
61. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
62. And below these two ˹Gardens˺ will be two others.
63. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
64. Both will be dark green.
65. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
66. In each will be two gushing springs.
67. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
68. In both will be fruit, palm trees, and pomegranates.
69. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
70. In all Gardens will be noble, pleasant mates.
71. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
72. ˹They will be˺ maidens with gorgeous eyes, reserved in pavilions.
73. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
74. No human or jinn has ever touched these ˹maidens˺ before.
75. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
76. All ˹believers˺ will be reclining on green cushions and splendid carpets.
77. Then which of your Lord’s favours will you both deny?
78. Blessed is the Name of your Lord, full of Majesty and Honour.