Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 84
Number of Ayah – 25
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 30 Ayah 1-25
Starting Page Number – 589th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Al-Inshiqaq
Surah Al-Inshiqaq, the 84th surah of the Quran, discusses the Day of Judgment and the cosmic upheaval that will occur at that time. It takes its name from the mention of “Al-Inshiqaq” (the splitting open) in the surah. It consists of 25 verses.
The surah begins by describing the extraordinary scenes that will unfold on the Day of Judgment. It portrays the heavens splitting apart, the earth being stretched out, and mountains crumbling to dust. These descriptions symbolize the immense cataclysmic events that will occur as a sign of the Day of Judgment.
Surah Al-Inshiqaq emphasizes the weight and significance of human actions. It highlights that on the Day of Judgment, every person’s deeds will be weighed and their records of actions will be presented. It emphasizes that even the smallest of deeds, good or bad, will be accounted for and will have consequences.
The surah emphasizes the consequences that await individuals based on their actions. It mentions the reward and punishment that will be meted out to the righteous and the wicked, respectively. It serves as a reminder of the ultimate justice of Allah and the importance of leading a righteous life.
Surah Al-Inshiqaq also addresses the disbelievers and their attitude towards the signs of Allah. It highlights their denial and rejection of the truth and warns them of the punishment they will face for their disbelief. It serves as a reminder that the Day of Judgment is a reality and that no one can escape it.
The surah concludes by emphasizing the greatness and power of Allah as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe. It serves as a reminder of the inevitability of the Day of Judgment and the importance of preparing for it by leading a righteous life.
In summary, Surah Al-Inshiqaq discusses the Day of Judgment and the cosmic upheaval that will occur at that time. It portrays the extraordinary scenes of that day and emphasizes the weight and significance of human actions. The surah highlights the consequences that await individuals based on their deeds and warns the disbelievers of their denial and rejection of the truth. It concludes by emphasizing the greatness and power of Allah as the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Al-Inshiqaq
1. When the sky bursts open,
2. obeying its Lord as it must,
3. and when the earth is flattened out,
4. and ejects ˹all˺ its contents and becomes empty,
5. obeying its Lord as it must, ˹surely you will all be judged˺.
6. O humanity! Indeed, you are labouring restlessly towards your Lord, and will ˹eventually˺ meet the consequences.
7. As for those who are given their record in their right hand,
8. they will have an easy reckoning,
9. and will return to their people joyfully.
10. And as for those who are given their record ˹in their left hand˺ from behind their backs,
11. they will cry for ˹instant˺ destruction,
12. and will burn in the blazing Fire.
13. For they used to be prideful among their people,
14. thinking they would never return ˹to Allah˺.
15. Yes ˹they would˺! Surely their Lord has always been All-Seeing of them.
16. So, I do swear by the twilight!
17. And by the night and whatever it envelops!
18. And by the moon when it waxes full!
19. You will certainly pass from one state to another.
20. So what is the matter with them that they do not believe,
21. and when the Quran is recited to them, they do not bow down ˹in submission˺?
22. In fact, the disbelievers persist in denial.
23. But Allah knows best whatever they hide.
24. So give them good news of a painful punishment.
25. But those who believe and do good will have a never-ending reward.