Basic Surah Info
Surah Number – 72
Number of Ayah – 28
Revealed City – Mecca
Juz Details – Juz 29 Ayah 1-28
Starting Page Number – 572th Page
Translated By Mustafa Khattab
Summary of Surah Al-Jinn
Surah Al-Jinn, the 72nd surah of the Quran, addresses the topic of jinn (invisible beings created by Allah) and their interaction with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It derives its name from the mention of “Al-Jinn” (the Jinn) in the surah. It consists of 28 verses.
The surah begins by highlighting that the Quran is a revelation from Allah, and it is meant for both humans and jinn. It describes how a group of jinn happened to listen to the recitation of the Quran and were deeply moved by its message.
The jinn acknowledged the truthfulness and wisdom of the Quran, recognizing that it surpasses anything they had previously encountered. They believed in Allah as their Lord and pledged to follow the guidance of Islam.
Surah Al-Jinn addresses the misguided beliefs and practices of the jinn prior to their encounter with the Quran. It reveals that they used to ascribe partners to Allah and engage in falsehood. The surah emphasizes the importance of monotheism and the worship of Allah alone.
The surah highlights the limitations and vulnerabilities of the jinn, despite their supernatural abilities. It asserts that they cannot overpower or deceive Allah, and they are accountable for their actions.
Surah Al-Jinn affirms the authority and knowledge of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a chosen messenger of Allah. It narrates how the jinn sought guidance from the Prophet and how he conveyed the message of Islam to them.
The surah concludes by emphasizing that those who believe in Allah and follow His guidance will receive blessings and rewards, while those who turn away from the truth will face punishment and loss.
In summary, Surah Al-Jinn addresses the topic of jinn and their encounter with the Quran. It highlights the importance of monotheism, the acknowledgement of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as a messenger, and the accountability of the jinn for their actions. The surah serves as a reminder of the universal nature of the Quran and the need for all beings, including jinn, to submit to Allah and follow His guidance.
Read English Translated Version of Surah Al-Jinn
1. Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “It has been revealed to me that a group of jinn listened ˹to the Quran,˺ and said ˹to their fellow jinn˺: ‘Indeed, we have heard a wondrous recitation.
2. It leads to Right Guidance so we believed in it, and we will never associate anyone with our Lord ˹in worship˺.
3. ˹Now, we believe that˺ our Lord—Exalted is His Majesty—has neither taken a mate nor offspring,
4. and that the foolish of us used to utter ˹outrageous˺ falsehoods about Allah.
5. We certainly thought that humans and jinn would never speak lies about Allah.
6. And some men used to seek refuge with some jinn—so they increased each other in wickedness.
7. And those ˹humans˺ thought, just like you ˹jinn˺, that Allah would not resurrect anyone ˹for judgment˺.
8. ˹Earlier˺ we tried to reach heaven ˹for news˺, only to find it filled with stern guards and shooting stars.
9. We used to take up positions there for eavesdropping, but whoever dares eavesdrop now will find a flare lying in wait for them.
10. Now, we do not really know whether evil is intended for those on earth, or their Lord intends for them what is right.
11. Among us are those who are righteous and those who are less so. We have been of different factions.
12. ˹Now,˺ we truly know that we cannot frustrate Allah on earth, nor can we escape from Him ˹into heaven˺.
13. When we heard the guidance ˹of the Quran˺, we ˹readily˺ believed in it. For whoever believes in their Lord will have no fear of being denied ˹a reward˺ or wronged.
14. And among us are those who have submitted ˹to Allah˺ and those who are deviant. So ˹as for˺ those who submitted, it is they who have attained Right Guidance.
15. And as for the deviant, they will be fuel for Hell.’”
16. Had the deniers followed the Right Way, We would have certainly granted them abundant rain to drink—
17. as a test for them. And whoever turns away from the remembrance of their Lord will be admitted by Him into an overwhelming punishment.
18. The places of worship are ˹only˺ for Allah, so do not invoke anyone besides Him.
19. Yet when the servant of Allah stood up calling upon Him ˹alone˺, the pagans almost swarmed over him.
20. Say, ˹O Prophet,˺ “I call only upon my Lord, associating none with Him ˹in worship˺.”
21. Say, “It is not in my power to harm or benefit you.”
22. Say, “No one can protect me from Allah ˹if I were to disobey Him˺, nor can I find any refuge other than Him.
23. ˹My duty is˺ only to convey ˹the truth˺ from Allah and ˹deliver˺ His messages.” And whoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger will certainly be in the Fire of Hell, to stay there for ever and ever.
24. Only when they see what they have been threatened with will they know who is weaker in helpers and inferior in manpower.
25. Say, “I do not know if what you are promised is near or my Lord has set a distant time for it.
26. ˹He is the˺ Knower of the unseen, disclosing none of it to anyone,
27. except messengers of His choice. Then He appoints angel-guards before and behind them
28. to ensure that the messengers fully deliver the messages of their Lord—though He ˹already˺ knows all about them, and keeps account of everything.”