Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 100
Number of Ayah – 11
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 30 Ayah 1-11
Starting Page Number – 599th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Al-‘Adiyat
Surah Al-‘Adiyat, the 100th surah of the Quran, describes the scene of a battle and the behavior of charging warhorses. It draws lessons from this imagery to emphasize the ingratitude and rebelliousness of human beings towards their Lord. It warns of the consequences of neglecting the remembrance of Allah and failing to fulfill one’s duties. It consists of 11 verses.
The surah begins by describing the scene of charging warhorses in battle, highlighting their determination, strength, and speed. It portrays the intense energy and focused drive of these horses as they swiftly move towards the enemy.
Surah Al-‘Adiyat then draws a parallel between the behavior of these charging warhorses and the ingratitude of human beings towards Allah. It emphasizes that despite the blessings and favors bestowed upon them, humans are prone to rebellion and ungratefulness.
The surah describes how humans, in their pursuit of worldly gain, become oblivious to their Lord and neglect their duties towards Him. They become heedless of the consequences of their actions and fail to acknowledge the blessings and provisions provided by Allah.
Surah Al-‘Adiyat warns that Allah is fully aware of their deeds and intentions, and there will come a time when they will be held accountable for their actions. It highlights that on the Day of Judgment, their secrets will be exposed, and they will be recompensed according to their deeds.
The surah emphasizes the importance of reflecting on the signs of Allah’s creation and being conscious of His presence in our lives. It encourages individuals to turn back to Allah, to remember Him, and to fulfill their responsibilities and obligations towards Him and fellow human beings.
In summary, Surah Al-‘Adiyat draws lessons from the behavior of charging warhorses in battle to highlight the ingratitude and rebelliousness of human beings towards Allah. It warns of the consequences of neglecting the remembrance of Allah and failing to fulfill one’s duties. The surah calls for reflection, gratitude, and a return to the path of righteousness.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Al-‘Adiyat
1. ’ By the galloping, panting horses,
2. striking sparks of fire ˹with their hoofs˺,
3. launching raids at dawn,
4. stirring up ˹clouds of˺ dust,
5. and penetrating into the heart of enemy lines!
6. Surely humankind is ungrateful to their Lord—
7. and they certainly attest to this—
8. and they are truly extreme in their love of ˹worldly˺ gains.
9. Do they not know that when the contents of the graves will be spilled out,
10. and the secrets of the hearts will be laid bare—
11. surely their Lord is All-Aware of them on that Day.